PROMOTER Eddie Hearn gave a brutally honest assessment of the boxing skills of YouTube star Jake Paul.
Hearn labelled Paul’s ability as “average” during a Q&A – but insisted he was complimenting him.
Jake Paul (left) and Eddie Hearn (right) during a Q&A session
The pair sat down for an interview with sports streaming service DAZN last spring ahead of the the Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano fight and it descended into chaos as Paul took offence to Hearn’s jab.
Hearn started the interview by saying: “He fought AnEsonGib who was terrible on the night and Jake looked pretty average cause Gib was terrible as well.”
Paul hit back and said his ability could not be properly judged due to the fight lasting such a short amount of time after his first-round TKO win.
Hearn responded: “That’s true, that’s true. I don’t know where you might go.
“I just give you where I think you’re at which I’m entitled to, which is average.”
He then added: “Average is very complimentary.”
Hearn has previously said he believes Paul will never win a world title in boxing.
Paul’s YouTube channel has 20.3 million subscribers and he took up boxing in 2018.
His first fight was on the undercard of the KSI vs Logan Paul bout, which attracted over 2.25 million live views.
This fight was a white-collar match but a fifth-round TKO gave Paul the green light to go pro.
The man nicknamed The Problem Child has won all six of his pro fights and he faces bitter rival Tommy Fury in Saudi Arabia on Sunday.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to become a professional boxer?
To become a professional boxer, it takes dedication and years of hard work. Training is essential if you are to become a professional boxer.
What is the difference between left hook and right cross?
A left hook is thrown from the side of the body while a right cross is thrown from the front of the body.
A left hand hook is one that is thrown with the opponent’s right side facing. The elbow is bent 90 degrees, while the wrist is turned 45 degrees towards the opponent.
The opponent is facing the palm and the elbow straight. A right cross is made. The wrist is turned 45 degrees away from the opponent.
How long does it take for you to learn boxing
Boxing can be learned in 3 months. This includes learning the basics like footwork, balance, and stance. It is important to remember that boxing does not just involve throwing punches. It’s important to be able to block and dodge punches.
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How To
These are the basic skills of boxing
How to box effectively
Boxing has become a very popular sport. Two opponents fight each other to the death. Each country has its own rules. There are three types: Amateur, Professional, or Olympic boxing.
Amateur boxing usually takes place at school, college and university. This type includes sparring sessions using padded gloves, but without protection. Amateur boxing competitions usually last three rounds and last five minutes each. There are many different styles of amateur boxing including Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Taekwondo, Karate, Judo, Wrestling and others.
Professional boxing is usually practiced in gyms, clubs or stadiums. They have protective equipment such as mouthpieces. Professional boxing competitions have six rounds that 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 practiced at the Olympics. Boxers are required to wear international standards-compliant protective gear. The competition lasts eight rounds of three minutes each. Olympic boxing has only two styles, Light Flyweight vs Heavyweight.
The basic skills of boxing are:
- Punching techniques
- Guarding techniques
- Footwork
- Stance
- The body moves
- Defense
- Combination
- Rotation
- Spares
Punching Techniques
There are seven types. Each punch has its own technique. Some punches require more strength than others. For example, an uppercut is a powerful punch. On the other hand, a straight punch requires less power but it is faster than other punches.
There are also many combinations. These are combinations of punches which work together to achieve a goal. One combination can have many parts. An example of this is a left hook, followed by a right crossing. This will damage the opponent’s jaw.
Guard Techniques
A boxer uses his body to protect himself against attacks. He uses his arms, legs, elbows, knees, knees, and feet to do this.
Legs
Boxers should use their legs to defend against kicks. When he receives a kick, he raises his leg and moves away from the attacker. To avoid being kicked in the side, he bends down if the attacker attacks from the front. 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 refers to hitting your opponent with the forearm, while indirect means you hit him using another part of your arms.
Hands
Boxers use their arms to stop incoming blows. Boxers use their hands to stop incoming punches. They raise their fists up above their heads and move towards the attack. They then make contact with their attacker’s fist.
Knees
A boxer should bend his knees in order to absorb any blows to his stomach, abdomen, chest or stomach. A lot of boxers use knee strikes to defend themselves.
Feet
If he is being attacked, a boxer must take a step back and counter-attack. This allows him to put distance between himself, his opponent, and the ring. In addition, when delivering a counter-attack, a boxer should keep his balance.
Stances
A boxer must have a stance in order to be effective at boxing. The way he defends him will be dictated by his stance. It dictates how he places his body and faces his opponent. Boxers have many options for stances. Here are some of the most common ones:
- Low stance
- High stance
- Southpaw stance
- Western stance
Moving your body
A boxer must be able to move around his opponent in order to win a fight. This means changing your speed, position and rhythm.
Rotation
Rotating his arm to increase the puncher’s reach is a key part of boxing. The rotation is done at different speeds depending on the type of punch.
Combinations
The timing of each punch determines the effectiveness of a combination. A combination of strong and weak punches will produce a good result.
Sparring
Sparring is a training session that improves boxing skills. Boxers learn to train their mind and bodies during sparring sessions. Sparring, in conclusion, is about learning how to fight and not getting hurt.
It is important to be patient and dedicated when learning how to box. To become a better boxer, you must train hard and for a long time.
