BOXING great Frank Bruno claims ministers “don’t give a monkey’s” about people with mental health problems.
The ex-world heavyweight champ says those with illnesses such as depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia are being betrayed.
Boxing legend Frank Bruno says mental health sufferers have been let down by politicians
Frank, 61, said: “Every time an election comes up ministers say, ‘We will make changes, we will spend some money, we will make things better’.
“It’s a lie. They don’t stick to it. A lot of them just don’t give a monkey’s.
“There’s tens of thousands of people across the country being let down and betrayed.
“I’ve been invited into the House of Commons and I’ve heard a lot of very important people promise the world.
“Then, when you try to phone up to get something, they don’t want to know.”
Frank won the WBC world title by beating Oliver McCall at Wembley in 1995 and twice fought ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson
He has since struggled with bipolar disorder but said he now feels “better than he has in years”.
Describing the current failures in the system he said: “Too often doctors are just sending patients home with tablets or locking people up in hospitals and forcing them to exist like zombies.
“I’d like to see the politicians go inside those hospitals to see what really goes on. But they don’t want to do it. It’s shameful.”
Frank is holding an auction to help raise money for his Foundation. Find out more here
Frequently Asked Questions
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 are often attended by sparring partners who share the same pads.
You can also train boxing with punching bags. Before hitting the bag, ensure that you are wearing gloves and protective gear.
What are the benefits of boxing?
Boxing is associated with many health benefits. For one, boxing can help build strong bones and muscles. Boxing can improve your coordination and reflexes. It also strengthens your heart and lungs. The best part about boxing? It doesn’t require special equipment. You can use anything you have lying around the house.
How long does it take for you to learn boxing
It takes about 3 months to learn boxing. This includes learning how to do footwork, stand, and balance. It’s important to remember that boxing is not only about throwing punches. It’s important to be able to block and dodge punches.
How much weight can I lift during a workout?
Weight lifting is essential if you want to improve your strength. You should be aware of these guidelines when lifting weights. It is important to not do too much. Try to lift heavier weights every day. Third, complete each exercise 8 times. Fourth, allow for 2 minutes rest between sets. Fifth, complete all exercises using no momentum. Focus on form and not speed.
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How To
These are the basics of boxing
How to box effectively
Boxing is a popular sport. It is made up of two competitors who aim to knock the head off each other. The rules of boxing vary from country to country. There are three types generally of boxing: Amateur (Professional) and Olympic (Olympic).
Amateur boxing can be practiced at school or college. This type of boxing allows sparring without protection. Amateur boxing matches usually consist of three rounds lasting five minutes each. There are many different styles of amateur boxing including Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Taekwondo, Karate, Judo, Wrestling and others.
Boxing is often practiced in gyms or clubs. They wear protective equipment such as mouthpiece, nose guard, shin guards, elbow pads, knee pads, waist belt and groin protector. Six rounds of professional boxing last four minutes each. There are many different types of professional Boxing such as Boxing, MMA, Kickboxing, Muay Thai or Taekwondo.
Olympic boxing takes place at the Olympics. Special protective gear must be worn by boxers to ensure compliance with international standards. The competition lasts eight rounds of three minutes each. Olympic boxing has only two styles, Light Flyweight vs Heavyweight.
Boxing’s fundamental skills are:
- Punching techniques
- Guarding techniques
- Footwork
- Stance
- Move 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. A straight punch, on the other hand requires less power and is quicker than other punches.
There are also various punching combinations. These are combinations made up of several punches that can be used together to achieve one goal. A combination may contain several 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 protects himself by using his body. 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 the sides, he bends at his knees when the attacker strikes from the front. He will block the kick with his foot if the attack is coming from behind.
Elbows
Because they inflict pain, elbow strikes can be very effective. An elbow strike can be delivered 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 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 who are subject to a punch to their stomachs, abdomens, or chests should bend at the knees to absorb the impact. A lot of boxers use knee strikes to defend themselves.
Feet
If he is being attacked, a boxer must take a step back and counter-attack. This way, he can gain distance between himself and his opponent. In addition, when delivering a counter-attack, a boxer should keep his balance.
Stances
A boxer must have a stance in order to be effective at boxing. His stance will determine how he defends. It determines where he will face his opponent and how he will position his body. Boxers have many stances to choose from. These are some of our most favorite:
- A low stance
- High stance
- Southpaw stance
- Western stance
Moving your body
A boxer must change his position, speed and rhythm in order to win the fight. This requires changing your position, speed, and rhythm.
Rotation
A boxer will rotate his arm when he is throwing a punch. You can rotate at different speeds depending upon the punch.
Combinations
Timing of each punch is crucial to the effectiveness of a combination. A combination of strong and weak punches will produce a good result.
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.
It is important to be patient and dedicated when learning how to box. You need to train hard and long in order to become a better boxer.
