EDDIE HEARN has revealed he’s held talks with Nate Diaz – who is gunning for a clash with Canelo Alvarez.
MMA legend Diaz is looking to enter the boxing world after ending his 15-year-long stint with the UFC last September.
Nate Diaz became a free agent last November after seeing out his UFC contract
MMA legend Diaz is keen to enter the world of boxing
Matchroom Boxing chief Eddie Hearn has reached out to the former UFC star
Diaz has set his sights on a showdown with former P4P king Canelo Alvarez
Matchroom Boxing chief Hearn wasted little time in contacting Diaz after the UFC’s exclusive renegotiating period ended but was left stunned by the fan favourite’s aspirations in the squared circle.
During an appearance on The MMA Hour, he revealed: “It was just a friendly conversation to say, ‘What are you thinking?’
“And Nate Diaz’s mindset is, ‘I want to fight Canelo Alvarez.’ And who knows?”
Although a Canelo vs Diaz fight would do well at the box office, Hearn has reservations about making the fight.
He said: “I like to make competitive fights. That’s the problem again with Jake Paul, for example.
“Jake Paul against Nate Diaz may be a fight that happens over time.
“But at least with [Francis] Ngannou and AJ [Anthony Joshua], you’ve got two huge punchers were something could happen.
“It’s very difficult to give Nate Diaz a shot in a Canelo Alvarez fight.
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“But again, Nate Diaz can box. I’m not saying he’s going to compete with Canelo Alvarez.
“But he’s got a big fanbase.
“And I think there’s a fascination behind seeing these guys do something different.
“It’s the unknown. What’s going to happen?
“I have no idea. What if Francis Ngannou came out and they traded up and he knocked Anthony Joshua out?”
Bar hinting that he wants to compete in Japanese combat sports promotion RIZIN, Diaz has kept his cards close to his chest since his UFC exit.
Hearn would love to bring the enigmatic Stockton slugger into his stable of fighters but won’t move heaven and earth to sign him.
Nate Diaz closed out his UFC career with a submission victory over Tony Ferguson
The 43-year-old said: “I’m not the type to turn outside of someone’s house and camp out and harass people and phone people.
“At the end of the day, I say to these people, ‘I believe I’m the best at what we do.
“‘We’re straighter than anybody in boxing and we’re going to deliver on every single promise we give you.
“‘If you want to be with me and us, it would be an absolute pleasure.
“We’ll have a nice conversation and we’ll go from there.
“‘If you want to go out and just talk with everybody and go with the one that pays you the dollar more, not really for me.’
“I just find that it fascinating, again, I think Diaz is in a different kind of position to [Fancis] Ngannou.”
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it usually take to become an elite boxer?
Professional boxing takes hard work and dedication. A minimum of 10 hours per week is required to train to become a professional ring fighter.
What is Boxing?
Boxing is a sport that involves two people who try to knock each other out by hitting them in the head and face. Boxing is about hitting an opponent as hard possible, without inflicting any injuries. For this to happen, both boxers have to be able and willing to throw punches at a high rate of speed. They should also have excellent hand-eye coordination.
What are the 7 punches to boxing?
Boxing uses seven punches: jab, hook, hook, uppercut and straight right. These punches can be used to strike the opponent’s head and body.
How to throw a jab
Here’s a step-by, easy guide on how to throw a jab.
- Step forward with both feet.
- Lift your arm up above your shoulder.
- Move your fist towards your target.
- After hitting your target you should swing your arm up.
- Steps 1 through 4 can be repeated.
Statistics
- It is just like normal sparring with a partner, but you want to throw punches at 75% of your normal speed. (wikihow.com)
- You want to be running at roughly 75-80% of your top speed..5 mile slow, easy recovery jog at the end.[6]X Research source 2Mix in long runs, shadow boxing, and short sprints on non-interval days. (wikihow.com)
External Links
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How To
Here are the Essential Skills of Boxing
How to box effectively
Boxing is a popular sport. Two opponents fight each other to the death. Each country has its own rules. 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 competitions typically last for three rounds, each lasting five minutes. There are many different styles of amateur boxing including Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Taekwondo, Karate, Judo, Wrestling and others.
Boxing is typically practiced in clubs, stadiums or gyms. They use protective equipment, such as mouthpieces, nose guards, shin protectors, elbow pads knee pads, waist belts and groin protectors. Professional boxing competitions have six rounds that last four minutes each. There are several different styles of professional boxing including Boxing, MMA (Mixed Martial Arts), Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Taekwondo and others.
Olympic boxing is performed at the Olympics. International standards require that boxers use special protective gear. Each round lasts three minutes and is made up of eight rounds. Olympic boxing can be divided into two types: Light Flyweight (Heavyweight) and Heavyweight (Light Flyweight).
These are the basic skills required to box.
- Punching techniques
- Guarding techniques
- Footwork
- Stance
- Movement of the body
- Defense
- Combination
- Rotation
- Spare parts
Punching Techniques
There are seven types. Each punch comes with its own technique. Some punches are more powerful than others. For example, an uppercut is a powerful punch. On the contrary, a straight punch takes less power but is faster than most punches.
There are many combinations that can be used to punch. These are combinations which combine several punches in order to achieve a specific goal. A combination may contain several parts. An example of this is a left hook, followed by a right crossing. This will damage the opponent’s jaw.
Guard Techniques
Boxers protect themselves by protecting their bodies. He uses his arms, legs, elbows, knees, knees, and feet to do this.
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. If the attacker is coming from the front, he will bend at the knees to avoid getting kicked on either 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, you strike your opponent with your forearm. Indirectly, you hit him with another portion of your arm.
Hands
Boxers use their hands to block incoming blows. They raise their fists high above their heads and point them in the direction of an attack. Then they make contact with the attacker’s fist.
Knees
Boxers should bend their knees when receiving blows to the abdomen, stomach, or chest. Knee strikes are often used for defense purposes.
Feet
A boxer should take control of an attack and respond with counter-attacks. This will help him gain distance from his opponent. A boxer must also maintain his balance when responding to an opponent’s counter-attack.
Stances
In order to box effectively, a boxer needs to establish a stance. His stance will determine how he defends. It defines where he faces his opponent and how he positions his body. Boxers can take many different stances. Here are some of the more popular ones:
- Low stance
- High stance
- Southpaw stance
- Western stance
Body Movement
A boxer must be able to move around his opponent in order to win a fight. This involves changing positions, speed, rhythm and timing.
Rotation
Rotating his arm to increase the puncher’s reach is a key part of boxing. You can rotate at different speeds depending upon the punch.
Combinations
The timing of each individual punch affects the effectiveness or failure of a combination. A combination that is effective starts with a strong punch, and ends with one that is weak.
Spare parts
Sparring is a training session that improves boxing 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.
To sum it all, boxing requires patience and dedication. To be a better boxer you need to train hard.
