FLOYD MAYWEATHER is set for his first fight in the UK as he takes on ex-Geordie Shore Aaron Chalmbers.
Mayweather was last in action at the end of 2022 when he stopped KSI’s brother Deji in the sixth round of their fight.
Mayweather will face Chalmers in a clash at the O2 Arena in London
The 50-0 boxing icon also beat Mikuru Asakura and Don Moore in exhibition fights last year.
Chalmers, best known for his stint on reality TV show Geordie Shore, has turned his hand to combat sports in recent years.
Having won a few MMA bouts, most notably with Bellator, Chalmers launched his boxing career last year, winning on points.
But a clash against one of the greatest fighters of all time in Mayweather represents an entirely different task.
When is Mayweather vs Chalmers?
- Mayweather’s clash with Chalmers will take place on Saturday, February 25.
- The event will be held at London’s O2 Arena.
- Expect ring-walks for the event to get underway from around 10.30pm UK time.
What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
The TV channel has yet to be announced for Mayweather vs Chalmers.
Maayweather’s clash against Deji took place on DAZN PPV, but his fights have also been shown on Fite TV before.
Mayweather vs Chalmers full card
The undercard for Mayweather vs Chalmers has yet to be announced.
Check back at SunSport for all the latest news for the event.
What has been said?
Mayweather wrote on Instagram: “Different face, different name, same results.
“London we are still rocking and rolling on Feb. 25th at the O2 Arena. Tickets will be on sale soon. Stay tuned!!”
While Chalmers said: “ITS ON. I’m fighting @floydmayweather at the 02 London on 25th feb!!
“It doesn’t get much bigger than this for me!! Someone’s 0 has to go. The king is back @KSI, @tommytntfury, @jakepaul. Let’s fight this year once I smoke @FloydMayweather.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boxing?
Boxing is an intense sport in which two people attempt to knock their opponent out by hitting them in both the head or face. The object of boxing is to hit an opponent as hard as possible without hurting yourself. For this to happen, both boxers have to be able and willing to throw punches at a high rate of speed. They must also have good hand-eye coordination.
What are some of the benefits of learning how to box
If you want to learn how to box, then you should consider the following reasons:
- It builds confidence. Learn to box can give you courage to confront bullies or any other person who might bully you.
- It is good for your health. Boxing builds muscle mass. Muscle mass makes you stronger.
- It teaches you self defense skills. When you learn how to fight, you learn how to protect yourself.
- It builds mental toughness. You need mental toughness to face difficult situations.
- This gives you an incredible sense of achievement. You’ll feel like a true boxer once you master a technique.
- It’s fun! Nothing is better than being punched in the stomach.
- It’s cheap. It only takes a pair if boxing gloves, and a punchingbag.
- It doesn’t require much space
Where should I shop for boxing equipment
You can purchase boxing equipment online from many places. Amazon, eBay. Walmart. Target. and Sports Authority are just a few of the many places you can buy boxing equipment online. You might also consider discount stores such as Ross and TJ Maxx if you are looking for low-cost boxing gear.
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 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 can be used to strike the opponent’s head and body.
How can I learn boxing with only a partner?
If you’re looking for a partner to practice boxing, you can watch boxing matches on television. Or you can find an amateur boxing club near you. Regular training sessions are a common feature of amateur boxing clubs. These sessions usually involve sparring partners who hit pads together.
Punching bags are another option for practicing boxing. Before you hit the bag, make sure to wear protective gear like boxing gloves.
How do boxers train for beginners?
Boxing is one, if not the oldest, sport in existence. But boxing only recently became more popular. Boxing is a sport that involves two fighters fighting each other in a boxing ring. They punch eachother until one is knocked out.
Finding out if boxing is something you enjoy is the first step to becoming a professional boxer. You can view some fights on YouTube to experience what it’s like to punch someone. Once you have decided that boxing is for you, you can decide what style of fight you prefer.
Statistics
- 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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External Links
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How To
Here are the Basic Skills of Boxing
How to effectively box
Boxing is a popular sport. It is a fight between two opponents. Each country has its own rules. In general, there are three types of boxing; Amateur, Professional and Olympic boxing.
Amateur boxing is often practiced at school, college, or university. This form of boxing involves sparring with no protection and using padded gloves. 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 professionals are usually trained in clubs, gyms, or stadiums. They are protected by protective equipment like a mouthpiece, nose protector, shinguards, elbow pads and knee pads, waist belt, and groin protection. Six rounds of professional boxing last four minutes each. There are many styles to professional boxing.
Olympic boxing takes place at the Olympics. Special protective gear must be worn by boxers to ensure compliance with international standards. The competition lasts for eight rounds, each lasting three minutes. Only two types of Olympic boxing are available: Light Flyweight or Heavyweight.
The basic skills of boxing are:
- Punching techniques
- Guarding techniques
- Footwork
- Stance
- Movement of the 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 has its own technique. Some punches need more power than others. For example, an uppercut requires great force. 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 of punches that work together to achieve a specific goal. A combination can contain 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
A boxer uses his body to protect himself against attacks. He does this using his legs and arms, elbows as well as hands, knees and feet.
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 on the sides, he bends at his knees when the attacker strikes 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 powerful because they inflict great pain. You can deliver an elbow strike directly or indirectly. Directly means that you hit your opponent with your forearm while indirectly means that you hit him with another part of your arm.
Hands
Boxers use their arms to stop incoming blows. Boxers raise their fists to block incoming blows and then move in the direction of the attacker’s attack. They then make contact with their attacker’s fist.
Knees
To absorb the impact of a punch to the stomach, abdomen, or chest, boxers should bend their knees. Knee strikes are often used for defense purposes.
Feet
A boxer should take control of an attack and respond with counter-attacks. He can then gain distance from his opponent. Also, boxers must maintain their balance while delivering counter-attacks.
Stances
In order to box effectively, a boxer needs to establish a stance. His stance will determine how he defends. It determines his position and the direction he will face. Boxers have many stances to choose from. Here are the most commonly used ones:
- Low stance
- High stance
- Southpaw stance
- Western stance
The Body Movement
In order to win a fight, a boxer must move around his opponent. This includes changing speed, position and rhythm.
Rotation
When a boxer throws a punch, he rotates in order to increase the reach of his arm. 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 of strong and weak punches will produce a good result.
Spare parts
Sparring is an exercise session to improve boxing skills. Sparring allows a boxer to improve his mental and physical skills. The goal of sparring is to learn to fight, and not to get hurt.
It is important to be patient and dedicated when learning how to box. To become a better boxer, you must train hard and for a long time.
