CARL FROCH reckons Anthony Joshua could blow his gas tank in his rematch with Dillian Whyte.
The former two-time unified heavyweight champion will renew his rivalry with Whyte in a domestic dust-up on August 12.
Anthony Joshua will rematch Dillian Whyte at the O2 on August 12
AJ is in desperate need of a spectacular stoppage following his lacklustre win over Jermaine Franklin
Carl Froch reckons the Brit’s cardio issues could rear their ugly head again
Joshua, 33, is in need of a highlight-reel knockout of his old rival following a less-than-impressive points win over Jermaine Franklin in April.
AJ has, at times, shown signs of fatigue after sensing blood and going for the finish – with his huffing and puffing in his 2017 win over Wladimir Klitschko and recent defeat to Oleksandr Usyk evidence of that fact.
And Froch reckons his fatigue issues could rear their ugly head again next month.
During an appearance on talkSPORT, the former unified super-middleweight champion said: “[Joshua’s] still fighting a little bit nervously in my opinion, he’s a bit gun-shy and he’s not offensive enough.
“He doesn’t throw enough punches and he runs out of steam doesn’t he, he gets tired.
“We saw that against [Kubrat] Pulev, he got the win, but he was tired after he went for the stoppage in round three or four.”
“Well, you can’t really say that because look at some of the big heavyweights from years ago, maybe he’s not preparing properly, maybe he’s not doing the runs or the spars.
“Because no matter how big you are you can get yourself in shape to do 12 rounds, they used to do 15 rounds years ago.
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“But, the Klitschkos are equally as big, Wladimir and Vitali, and they were good 12 round fighters.
“Lennox Lewis was a huge 12-round fighter, so you can’t say it’s because of his size.
You’ve got to get yourself in shape and fit.”
Froch and Joshua have found themselves embroiled in a war of words in recent weeks, with the latter citing the former’s nose as a reason why he left former trainer Robert McCracken.
The Cobra didn’t take kindly to the comments, saying: “Listen, first of all you’ve gotta laugh.
“Secondly, what I’ll say to that is – for a grown man to try and personally insult another grown man on his physical appearance, for me that’s a b**ch move.
Carl Froch is far from happy with Anthony Joshua’s recent comments
“I sincerely hope he’s talking about the old nose, not the new reconstructed piece of artwork that I’m carrying round on my face at the minute.
“Because I’m actually quite happy with this nose.
“But my nose aside and my aesthetic features aside, I’m looking at this as a real dig at Rob McCracken.
“Rob McCracken is a man that first of all got AJ out of jail. I’m gonna pause now because I’m not gonna go into that.
“He got him out of jail, literally.
“Do your research, I’m not gonna elaborate on that. He also guided him to an Olympic gold medal in 2012, Olympic champion.
“He’s working with someone who’s not a natural fighter in Anthony Joshua, not had that amateur pedigree as a schoolboy coming through.
“He did a fantastic job, got him an Olympic gold medal in 2012. Then he guided him to, not one, but two world titles.
“And he’s got the audacity and the disrespect to say that he wasted years with Rob McCracken and he didn’t teach him defence.
“For me, that’s disgusting. There’s no comeback from that for me for AJ
“I’m not gonna hold it against him because he’s done what he feels is right for him, and he’s having a little personal dig at me which is fine…
“It’s out of order what he said about Rob McCracken, I think he’ll probably regret saying what he said.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the 7 punches to boxing?
There are seven boxing punches. They include jab and cross, hook and uppercut, straight right and left hook, as well as body shot. These punches attack the opponent’s head or body.
What does it take to become professional boxer?
Professional boxing requires years of dedication and hard work. If you want to become a professional boxer, you’ll need to dedicate at least 10 hours per week to training.
How do you practice boxing punches?
A punching bag can be used to practice boxing punches. You punch the bag until you feel like you’ve mastered the technique. Next, you’ll move on to the next part of your body. Once you feel comfortable with one area, you’ll move on to the next.
Where can I buy boxing gear?
There are many websites that sell boxing equipment. These include Amazon, eBay and Walmart. Ross and TJ Maxx offer great deals on boxing gear at a fraction of the cost.
If you’re looking for quality boxing gear, then you may want to consider buying from reputable brands like Warrior, Golden Glove, and Premier Boxing Champions.
Statistics
- 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)
- 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 the Basic Skills of Boxing
How to box effectively
Boxing is a popular sport. It involves two people who attempt to knock each other out of their heads. There are different rules for boxing, and they vary from one country to the next. There are generally three types of boxing: Amateur, Professional, and Olympic.
Amateur boxing is often practiced at school, college, or university. This type of boxing includes sparring sessions with padded gloves and without any protection. Amateur boxing competitions usually last three rounds and last 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 is often practiced in gyms or clubs. They are equipped with protective equipment including a mouthpiece and nose guard, shinguards as well as elbow pads, knee pads. Waist belts and groin protectors. Professional boxing contests last six rounds and last for 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 done at the Olympics. International standards dictate that boxers must wear protective gear. Each round lasts three minutes and is made up of eight rounds. Only two types of Olympic boxing are available: Light Flyweight or 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: Left Hook (right hook), Right Hook (uppercut), Cross (cross), Straight, Overhand, Underhand. Each punch comes with its own technique. Some punches need more power than others. An uppercut, for instance, requires tremendous strength. On the contrary, a straight punch takes less power but is faster than most punches.
There are also many combinations. These are combinations of punches which work together to achieve a goal. A combination may have multiple 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 protect themselves by protecting their bodies. He does so by using his arms, elbows and hands as well as his knees, knees and legs.
Legs
A boxer must use his legs to defend against kicks. When he receives a kick, he raises his leg and moves away from the 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
Elbow strikes are very effective because they inflict much pain. An elbow strike can be delivered either 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 their hands to block 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
Boxers who are subject to a punch to their stomachs, abdomens, or chests should bend at the knees to absorb the impact. Knee strikes are often used for defense purposes.
Feet
Boxers should respond to being attacked by their opponent by standing back and delivering counter-attacks. This will allow him to gain distance from his opponent. Also, boxers must maintain their balance while delivering counter-attacks.
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 determines his position and the direction he will face. Boxers have many stances to choose from. Here are some of the more popular ones:
- A 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
A boxer will rotate his arm when he is throwing a punch. The rotation is done at different speeds depending on the type of 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.
Spare parts
Sparring is a form of boxing that aims to improve your skills. A sparring session is where a boxer trains both his mind and his body. The goal of sparring is to learn to fight, and not to get hurt.
Learning to box takes dedication and patience. To be a better boxer you need to train hard.
