FLOYD MAYWEATHER celebrated his 46th birthday in London last night.
The American is in the UK this week ahead of his exhibition bout with Aaron Chalmers this weekend.
Floyd Mayweather gleefully clutches a bottle of champagne
Mayweather poses for a selfie with Jamie Foxx
Mayweather arrives at a chic London restaurant
Mayweather donned a yellow and black tartan suit with a turtleneck as he hit the town to enjoy his big day.
He also clutched a bottle of champagne as he grinned from ear to ear for pictures.
The 50-0 boxing superstar was joined for his big day by American actor Jamie Foxx.
Mayweather partied at London restaurant Ours.
Their menu prices would have been a drop in the ocean for the money man, with a native lobster linguine or tender fillet of beef setting punters back £39.
A bottle of Dom Perignon costs significantly more, however, with a 2006 vintage rose fetching £2,400.
Mayweather’s latest exhibition bout sees him face off with Geordie Shore’s Aaron Chalmers.
The former reality TV star admitted that one of his beloved Newcastle stars has been trying to get tickets ahead of the Carabao Cup final.
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He told talkSPORT: “My barber was saying that Jamaal Lascelles was on about getting tickets for the fight.
“I’m not sure he’ll be able to get tickets for the fight when he’s got a big cup final the next day.”
Chalmers, 35, has seven pro MMA bouts to his name, boasting a 5-2 record.
He has fought just once in boxing, winning on points against Alexander Zeledon.
Mayweather takes on Aaron Chalmers this weekend
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to fight in order to train boxing?
Training boxing requires fighting. To improve your boxing skills, you must work hard. You will be able to improve your boxing technique and endurance.
It is important to observe good boxers fighting in order to improve your boxing technique. The first step towards improving your boxing technique is to watch some good fighters. Watch their moves, how they throw the punches, and how you defend yourself. Then, copy their tactics.
Next, you’ll need to spar against another boxer. You’ll be able to see how you’ve improved your fighting technique. You’ll be amazed at how fast you can punch and how strong your punches feel.
Finally, practice your skills by performing drills. You can improve your boxing skills with practice, so be patient.
What’s the difference between a left cross and a left hook?
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 hook is thrown with the back of the hand facing the opponent’s face. The elbow is bent 90°, and the wrist is turned 45° towards the opponent.
The opponent is facing the palm and the elbow straight. A right cross is made. The opponent’s wrist should be turned 45 degrees.
How much weight should I lift when working out?
Weight lifting is essential if you want to improve your strength. When lifting weights, there are some guidelines that you should follow. Do not push yourself too hard. You should lift heavier weights at least once a week. Third, do each exercise 8 times. Fourth, allow for 2 minutes rest between sets. Fifth, you can do all the exercises without using momentum. And lastly, put more emphasis on form than speed.
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)
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How To
Here are the Essential Skills of Boxing
How to box efficiently
Boxing is one of the most popular sports in the world. It is made up of two competitors who aim to knock the head off each other. Different countries have different rules. There are three main types of boxing: Amateur boxing, Professional boxing, and Olympic boxing.
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. There are many styles of amateur boxing such as Kickboxing or Muay Thai, Taekwondo and Karate, Judo and Wrestling, among others.
Professional boxing is usually practiced in gyms, clubs or stadiums. 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 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. Boxers are required to wear international standards-compliant 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).
Boxing is based on the following skills:
- Punching techniques
- Techniques for protecting yourself
- Footwork
- Stance
- Body movement
- Defense
- Combination
- Rotation
- Spare parts
Punching Techniques
There are seven kinds of punches: Left Hook, Right Hook, Uppercut, Cross, Straight, Overhand and Underhand. Each punch has its own technique. Some punches require greater strength than others. For example, an uppercut is a powerful punch. A straight punch, on the other hand requires less power and is quicker than other punches.
There are many combinations of punches. These are combinations of punches that work together to achieve a specific goal. A combination can contain multiple parts. For example, a combination of a left and right hook will result in damage to the opponent’s jaw.
Guard Techniques
To defend himself from being attacked, a boxer uses his entire body. He does this using his legs and arms, elbows as well as hands, knees and feet.
Legs
A boxer must use his legs to defend against kicks. After receiving a kick, he will raise his leg and move away from the attacker. To avoid being kicked in the side, he bends down if the attacker attacks from the front. However, if the attack comes from behind, he stands up straight and blocks the kick with 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 that your opponent is hit with your forearm. However, indirectly means that your elbow strike is delivered with another part or 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. 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. Defense purposes are often served by knee strikes.
Feet
When attacked, a boxer should step back and deliver counter-attacks. 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
In order to box effectively, a boxer needs to 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 stances available to boxers. These are some of our most favorite:
- A low stance
- High stance
- Southpaw stance
- Western stance
Moving your body
Boxers must maneuver around their opponent to win fights. This means changing your speed, position and rhythm.
Rotation
Boxers rotate their arms when they throw a punch. Different types of punches require different speeds for the rotation.
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, a boxing practice session, is designed to improve your boxing skills. During sparring sessions, a boxer trains his mind as well as his body. Sparring, in conclusion, is about learning how to fight and not getting hurt.
You need to have patience and dedication in order to learn how boxing works. To be a better boxer you need to train hard.
