THE dramatic moment Amir Khan was robbed of his £72,000 watch at gunpoint has been shown in court.
The boxer, 36, was left terrified as a masked man allegedly ran at him and demanded “take off the watch”.
Amir Khan has a gun pointed at him in footage shown to jurors
The boxer was targeted while out with his wife Faryal
Khan had been out for dinner with wife Faryal, 31, and friend Omar Khalid at the Sahara Grill in Leyton, East London, when the robbery took place.
Ahmed Bana, Nurul Amin and Ismail Mohammed, all 25, deny conspiracy to commit robbery while jurors heard Dante Campbell, 21, has admitted to being the gunman
CCTV played to jurors shows the former world boxing champion smiling as he leaves the restaurant with his wife.
He then crosses the road to get in a car driven by Omar when two men get out of a silver Mercedes coupe.
A hooded man then runs towards Khan and raises his arm to point the gun at the boxer, who hands over his watch.
Khan previously told Snaresbrook Crown Court how he was left staring down the barrel of the gun.
He added: “I am a sportsman, a fighter, I have been put in the toughest situations but this is something different, this is really really scary.
“When he put the gun to my face I couldn’t recognise him because he had a mask on. I looked away because I didn’t want him to pull the trigger.
“I didn’t know what he wanted at first, then he said take off your watch. When he said ‘take off your watch’ that’s when he hit me straight away.
“I took it off straight away and that’s when I handed it to him.”
Khan also told how Faryal was left “screaming and crying” following the horror.
Bana, of Hale Gardens, Tottenham, Amin, of Cavendish Road, Finsbury Park, and Mohammed, of Edmonton, all deny conspiracy to commit robbery.
Bana also denies having an imitation firearm.
Campbell, of Hornsey has admitted conspiracy to commit robbery and possession of an imitation firearm.
The trial continues.
Khan can be seen smiling as he leaves the restaurant moments before the robbery
He said his wife was ‘screaming and crying’
His £72k diamond-encrusted watch was taken
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What are the main types of boxing glove?
There are three main types in boxing gloves: mitts; fingerless mitts; and full-fingerered. There is padding around the fingers of mitten gloves. Fingerless mitts have no padding around the knuckles but still cover the fingers. Full-fingered gloves have padding throughout the entire hand.
For punching with the fist, mittens can be used. For striking or punching with the index finger’s knuckle, mitt gloves can be used. Boxing gloves that are full-fingered can be used to punch with your whole fist.
How to protect yourself
Protect your head when you are being attacked. You want to avoid being punched. You need to be able to block an incoming punch in order to avoid getting punched. Here’s the way to do it.
- Be tall and square your shoulders.
- Keep your elbows in line with your sides.
- Block the incoming punch by using your forearm.
- Counterattack immediately.
- Continue blocking the attacker until he runs away.
- Don’t let your defense slip.
What’s the difference between a left cross and a left hook?
A left-hand hook is thrown on the side of a body while a lateral cross is thrown on the front.
A left hook can be thrown with the opponent’s back facing you. The elbow is bent 90°. The wrist is turned 45° toward opponent.
A right cross is thrown with the palm facing the opponent’s face and the elbow straight. The opponent‘s wrist should be turned 45 degrees.
What is the average time it takes to learn to box.
Boxing is the oldest known martial art. The first recorded boxing match was held in China around 2200 BC. Boxing has been practiced over thousands of year. Today, boxing is still popular among athletes and celebrities. Boxing takes 10 months to master.
The reason why it takes so long to learn boxing is because it involves many different types of movements. To perform each movement properly, you need specific muscles. So, it takes time to develop these muscles.
However, once you know how to move your entire body, you can then start any type of boxing technique. You’ll get better at each technique over time.
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How To
These are the basic skills of boxing
How to box effectively
Boxing is a popular sport. Two opponents fight each other to the death. There are different rules for boxing, and they vary from one country to the next. There are three main types of boxing: Amateur boxing, Professional boxing, and Olympic boxing.
Amateur boxing may be done at school, college, and university. This type of boxing includes sparring sessions with padded gloves and without any protection. Amateur boxing contests are usually three rounds in length, lasting five minutes each. There are many different styles of amateur boxing including Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Taekwondo, Karate, Judo, Wrestling and others.
Boxing is often practiced in gyms or clubs. They are protected by protective equipment like a mouthpiece, nose protector, shinguards, elbow pads and knee pads, waist belt, and groin protection. Six rounds of professional boxing last four minutes each. There are many types of professional boxing. These include Boxing (MMA), Kickboxing (Mixed Martial Arts), Muay Thai and Taekwondo.
Olympic boxing is performed at the Olympics. International standards dictate that boxers must wear protective gear. The competition lasts approximately three minutes for each round. Olympic boxing has only two styles, Light Flyweight vs Heavyweight.
These are the basic skills required to box.
- Punching techniques
- Techniques for protecting yourself
- Footwork
- Stance
- Movement of the body
- Defense
- Combination
- Rotation
- Sparring
Punching Techniques
There are seven types of punches available: Left Hook and Right Hook, Cross, Cross, Straight, Underhand, Overhand, Cross, Straight, Cross, Straight, Cross, Straight, and Overhand. Each punch has its own technique. Some punches require greater strength than others. For example, an uppercut requires great force. On the other hand, a straight punch requires less power but it is faster than other punches.
There are also different combinations. These are combinations that combine punches to accomplish a particular goal. A combination may contain several parts. A combination may include multiple parts. For example, damage to the jaw of an opponent can be caused by a left hook and a right cross.
Guard Techniques
Boxers use their bodies to defend themselves against attack. He does this by using his legs, arms, elbows, hands, knees and feet.
Legs
Boxers should use their legs to defend against kicks. When he’s hit, he raises his right leg and runs away from the attacker. If the attack comes from the front, then he bends his knees to avoid being kicked on the side. He will block the kick with his foot if the attack is coming from behind.
Elbows
Because they cause great pain, elbow strikes are extremely effective. You can deliver an elbow strike directly or indirectly. Directly means you hit your opponent directly with your forearm. While indirectly, it means you hit him with another section of your arm.
Hands
Boxers use the power of their hands to block any incoming blows. They raise their fists high above their heads and point them in the direction of an attack. They then make contact with their attacker’s fist.
Knees
Boxers should bend their knees when receiving blows to the abdomen, stomach, or chest. A lot of boxers use knee strikes to defend themselves.
Feet
When attacked, a boxer should step back and deliver counter-attacks. This way, he can gain distance between himself and his opponent. Also, boxers must maintain their balance while delivering counter-attacks.
Stances
Boxing effectively requires a boxer to have a good stance. His stance will determine how he defends. It dictates how he places his body and faces his opponent. There are many positions that boxers can adopt. Here are some of the most common ones:
- Low stance
- High stance
- Southpaw stance
- Western stance
Body Movement
Boxers must maneuver around their opponent to win fights. This requires changing your position, speed, and rhythm.
Rotation
Rotating his arm to increase the puncher’s reach is a key part of boxing. Depending on the type and size of punch, the speed at which the rotation takes place varies.
Combinations
The timing of each punch determines the effectiveness of a combination. A combination that is effective starts with a strong punch, and ends with one that is weak.
Spare parts
Sparring is an exercise session to improve boxing skills. A sparring session is where a boxer trains both his mind and his body. The purpose of sparring is, in short, to learn how fight and not get hurt.
It is important to be patient and dedicated when learning how to box. You need to train hard and long in order to become a better boxer.
