EDDIE HEARN has revealed the fighters that are “in the mix” to face Anthony Joshua next with his April return set to be confirmed next week.
The two-time heavyweight champion is aiming to bounce back after two crushing defeats to Oleksandr Usyk
Eddie Hearn has revealed how is in the mix to fight Anthony Joshua next
Hearn confirmed this week that the boxing star has chosen a new man to train him for his return.
And he also revealed that the Brit will be heading America for his fight camp.
April is the month that AJ is set to pull on the gloves again – although his opponent is yet to be confirmed.
Jermaine Franklin is one of three names in talks to fight Joshua – and the American is ready and waiting to accept a deal.
Franklin, 29, is alongside Aussie southpaw Demsey McKean, 32, and veteran Gerald Washington, 40, are all believed to be in consideration.
His promoter Dmitriy Salita agreed a deal for the American to face Dillian Whyte, 34, in November, which ended in a disputed decision loss.
Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn held talks with Salita just days ago and although no official paperwork has been exchanged, Franklin is raring to go.
However, now Hearn has thrown two other names into the mix.
When asked by Boxing Social if Franklin was the frontrunner to take on Joshua, Hearn replied: “Not necessarily.
“Otto Wallin is in the mix. Again, the southpaw situation is a problem.
“There are loads of people that put their name forward for that fight. Probably half of the 15 in the world.”
Hearn added: “Filip Hrgovic is another guy. It’s a tough fight for AJ.
“That’s a great fight, but I think you’re more likely to see AJ against Filip Hrgovic for the IBF world title after the Usyk vs Fury fight probably.
“I think it will be [for the vacant IBF belt] by the time it comes around, but again that’s a good fight, a dangerous fight. Any of those guys are a good fight for AJ to come back to.”
Southpaw Wallin, 32, has only one loss on his professional record, and that came to WBC champion Fury back in 2019 in a bloodbath.
Croatian Hrgovic, 30, narrowly beat Zhang Zhilei on the undercard of Joshua’s rematch defeat to Usyk in August to extend his unbeaten run to 15-0.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the different types and uses of boxing gloves?
There are three main types in boxing gloves: mitts; fingerless mitts; and full-fingerered. Mitten gloves have padding at the knuckles. Fingerless mitts do not have padding around the knuckles, but they still cover the fingers. Full-fingered gloves have padding throughout the entire hand.
Mittens can be used for hitting the fist with your fist. For striking or punching with the index finger’s knuckle, mitt gloves can be used. Full-fingered boxing gloves are used for punching with the whole fist.
How long does it take for a professional boxer to become one?
Professional boxing requires dedication and years of hardwork. Training is essential if you are to become a professional boxer.
Where should I shop for boxing equipment
You can purchase boxing equipment online from many places. These include Amazon, eBay and Walmart. Ross and TJ Maxx, which sell cheap boxing gear are good options.
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How many punches does a human take to get through a round?
A punch is defined by “a blow delivered using a fist”. Only one punch can be sustained by a human. You are punching someone in the face if they hit you. You cannot hit the person back. This would be two punches.
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How To
These are the basics of boxing
How to box efficiently
Boxing is one of the most popular sports in the world. It is a fight between two opponents. Each country has its own rules. There are generally three types of boxing: Amateur, Professional, and Olympic.
Amateur boxing can be practiced at school or college. This boxing style includes sparring sessions without protection, using padded gloves. Amateur boxing competitions typically last for three rounds, each lasting five minutes. There are many types of amateur boxing: Kickboxing, Muay Thai and Taekwondo.
Most professional boxing takes place in gyms, clubs, and stadiums. They wear protective equipment such as mouthpiece, nose guard, shin guards, elbow pads, knee pads, waist belt and groin protector. Professional boxing competitions consist of six rounds lasting four minutes each. There are many styles of professional boxing: Boxing, MMA (Mixed Martial Arts), Kickboxing and Muay Thai.
Olympic boxing is done at the Olympics. Boxers are required to wear international standards-compliant protective gear. The eight rounds last three minutes each and are held over eight rounds. There are only two styles of Olympic boxing; Light Flyweight and Heavyweight.
The basics of boxing are:
- Punching techniques
- Guarding techniques
- Footwork
- Stance
- Body movement
- Defense
- Combination
- Rotation
- Spares
Punching Techniques
There are seven types: Left Hook (right hook), Right Hook (uppercut), Cross (cross), Straight, Overhand, Underhand. Each punch has its own technique. Some punches require more force than others. For example, an uppercut is a powerful punch. However, a straight punch is much more powerful and faster than other punches.
There are also different combinations. These are combinations which combine several punches in order to achieve a specific goal. A combination may have multiple 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 protects himself by using his body. He does so by using his arms, elbows and hands as well as his knees, knees and legs.
Legs
To defend against kicks, a boxer should use his legs. If he gets kicked, he raises one leg and turns away from his attacker. To avoid being kicked in the side, he bends down if the attacker attacks from the front. If the attack comes from behind, however, he can stand straight up and block the kick by his foot.
Elbows
Because they inflict pain, elbow strikes can be very effective. An elbow strike may be delivered directly or in an indirect manner. 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 both their hands and arms to prevent incoming blows. To do this, they raise their fists higher than their heads and move their arms in the direction that the attack is coming. Then they make contact with the attacker’s fist.
Knees
To absorb the impact of a punch to the stomach, abdomen, or chest, boxers should bend their knees. Knee strikes can be used to defend yourself.
Feet
A boxer should not be afraid to respond to an attack. This will help him gain distance from his opponent. Additionally, boxers need to maintain their balance when they counter-attack.
Stances
Boxing effectively requires a boxer to have a good stance. 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:
- A low stance
- High stance
- Southpaw stance
- Western stance
Move your body
A boxer must be able to move around his opponent in order to win a fight. This requires changing your position, speed, and rhythm.
Rotation
Boxers rotate their arms when they throw a punch. You can rotate at different speeds depending upon the punch.
Combinations
Timing of each punch is crucial to the effectiveness of a combination. A combination is good if it starts with a strong punch then ends with a weaker one.
Sparring
Sparring is a form of boxing that aims to improve your skills. Sparring is a training session that helps a boxer train his mind and body. The goal of sparring is to learn to fight, and not to get hurt.
You need to have patience and dedication in order to learn how boxing works. Boxing is a sport that requires dedication and perseverance.
