FRANCIS NGANNOU has held negotiations over a blockbuster showdown with Deontay Wilder.
The former UFC heavyweight champion is looking for a mega-money boxing fight following his departure from MMA‘s top promotion earlier this year.
Ex-UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou is eyeing a big-money boxing match
The Predator has set his sights on a showdown with Deontay Wilder
The pair are in talks over a big-money crossover fight
Ngannou, 36, set his sights on throwing down with the likes of Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua and Wilder after leaving the UFC.
And The Predator has revealed he’s held talks with the Bronze Bomber over a multi-million-pound crossover clash.
The PFL newboy told The Schmo: “We were having conversations earlier this year before they came out with the potential fight in December.
“So that’s why we’re going to hold that up, in order to finish his business in December, but we were serious about a two-fight deal.”
Former WBC king Wilder is open to fighting Ngannou in boxing AND mixed martial arts.
He said: “I thought about this many times. Even with Ngannou, we were talking about getting together.
“You always see the MMA guys crossing over, but you never see the boxers crossing over.
“So I said I’m willing to make it more interesting for the fans and just the whole combat family as in a whole.
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“I said why don’t you come to my backyard, and after we handle business, I can come to yours and crossover, and I really meant it.
“So things are still up in the air, but I have seen myself on this side of the field.
“People will be very impressed on what I can do in my abilities to be here.”
Ngannou initially set his sights on a showdown with current WBC heavyweight champion Fury, who he’s called out multiple times on social media.
UFC president Dana White, however, has recently tried to goad Fury into fighting new heavyweight king Jon Jones – a pursuit Ngannou believes his former promoter has no chance of being successful in.
He said: “I don’t care about that. There’s a difference between what Dana White says and what Tyson Fury wants.
Francis Ngannou insists Tyson Fury won’t fight him in a hybrid fight
“So, as for right now, I think we are more likely to also have that fight, but nothing has been set up yet.
“[Fury is] not going to fight MMA. He’s not going to fight in the cage.
“He was clear about that. He’s gonna be in the ring, period.”
Ngannou also reckons Fury has no intention of following through on his vow to throw down in a hybrid boxing match.
He said: “Tyson would not be willing to do that.”
“Of course, I’d be willing to do that. Martial arts is my comfort zone, so I would definitely be happy to do that. But no, he doesn’t want that.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Where should I buy boxing equipment?
There are many online places where you can purchase boxing equipment. Some of these include Amazon, eBay, Walmart, Target, and Sports Authority. If you’re looking for cheap boxing gear, then you might want to check out discount stores like Ross or TJ Maxx.
You might consider purchasing quality gear from respected brands such as Warrior, Golden Glove and Premier Boxing Champions if you are looking for high-quality boxing gear.
What is the average time it takes to learn to box.
Boxing is one among the oldest martial arts known. China was home to the first ever boxing match, which took place around 2200 BC. Boxing has been practiced for thousands of years. Boxing is still very popular with celebrities and athletes. It takes approximately 10 months to master boxing.
It is difficult to learn boxing because there are so many movements. To be able to perform each movement correctly, certain muscles are required. This is why it takes time for these muscles to grow.
Once you have mastered the art of moving your body, you are ready to start learning any type or boxing technique. Over time, each technique will become more difficult.
What is the difference between left hook and right cross?
A left-hand hook is thrown on the side of a body while a lateral cross is thrown on the front.
A left hook is thrown facing the opponent with the back hand. The elbow is bent 90° and the wrist is turned 45° toward the opponent.
A right cross can be thrown with the palm facing towards the opponent’s face, and the elbow straight. The wrist is turned 45 degrees away from the opponent.
Statistics
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- It is just like normal sparring with a partner, but you want to throw punches at 75% of your normal speed. (wikihow.com)
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How To
Here are some basic skills in boxing
How to box effectively
Boxing is one the most well-known sports in the world. It consists of two opponents who try to knock out each other’s head. Different countries have different rules. There are generally three types of boxing: Amateur, Professional, and Olympic.
Amateur boxing is usually practiced at school, college or university. This type of boxing allows sparring without protection. Usually amateur boxing competitions consist of three rounds of five minutes each. Amateur boxing can be done in many styles, including Kickboxing and Muay Thai, Taekwondo or Karate, Judo, Wrestling, and Muay Thai.
Boxing professionals are usually trained in clubs, gyms, or stadiums. They have protective equipment such as mouthpieces. Professional boxing contests last six rounds and last for four minutes each. There are many different types of professional Boxing such as Boxing, MMA, Kickboxing, Muay Thai or Taekwondo.
Olympic boxing can be seen at the Olympics. International standards dictate that boxers must wear protective gear. The competition lasts eight rounds of three minutes each. Olympic boxing is limited to two styles: Light Flyweight and Heavyweight.
The basic skills of boxing are:
- Punching techniques
- Guarding techniques
- Footwork
- Stance
- Moving your body
- Defense
- Combination
- Rotation
- Spare parts
Punching Techniques
There are seven types. Each punch has its own technique. Some punches require more strength than others. An example of this is an uppercut, which requires tremendous force. On the contrary, a straight punch takes less power but is faster than most punches.
There are many combinations of punches. These are combinations of punches which work together to achieve a goal. A combination may have multiple parts. For example, a combination of a left and right hook will result in damage to the opponent’s jaw.
Guard Techniques
A boxer uses his body to protect himself against attacks. He does so by using his arms, elbows and hands as well as his knees, knees and legs.
Legs
Boxers must use their legs to defend themselves against kicks. If he gets kicked, he raises one leg and turns away from his attacker. To avoid being kicked on his side, he will bend his knees if the attack is from the front. But if the attack comes in the back, he will stand straight and block the kick using his foot.
Elbows
Because they cause great pain, elbow strikes are extremely effective. You can either 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 arms to stop 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. They then make contact with their attacker’s fist.
Knees
When receiving a blow to the stomach, abdomen or chest, a boxer should bend his knees to absorb the impact. Knee strikes can be used to defend yourself.
Feet
If he is being attacked, a boxer must take a step back and counter-attack. This will help him gain distance from his opponent. Boxers should also keep their balance when counter-attacking.
Stances
To box effectively, a boxer must establish a stance. His stance will determine how he defends. It is how he positions himself and where he faces the 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 includes changing speed, position and rhythm.
Rotation
To increase his punching power, a boxer rotates when he throws a punch. Depending on the type and size of punch, the speed at which the rotation takes place varies.
Combinations
The timing of each punch will determine the effectiveness and efficiency of a combination. A combination that works well starts with strong punches and ends with weak ones is a winning combination.
Spares
Sparring is a practice session designed to improve boxing skills . During sparring sessions, a boxer trains his mind as well as his body. The purpose of sparring is, in short, to learn how fight and not 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.
