BARRY HEARN has revealed son Eddie dropped him twice during a “fight” in the ring.
Matchroom founder Barry believes tough love as a kid helped Eddie become the success he is today, including promoting ex-world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua.
Barry Hearn and his son, Anthony Joshua’s promoter Eddie, sandwich the British boxer, who hopes to reach the top again
And that included arranging a bout between the two of them because Hearn junior was getting a “little bit public school-ish”.
Barry was delighted with the resulting sparring as it showed his son “had some character about him”.
He even reckons Eddie was only frustrated that they stopped the bout before the third round!
The father-and-son team have now built up a huge sporting empire.
And Hearn senior, 74, explained to the High Performance Podcast how sport came into his parenting techniques.
He said: “We would play cricket and I wouldn’t hold back.
“I was quite a quick bowler when I was younger and I bowled flat out to him. It didn’t matter what age he was.
“If you want to be in this game, then find out.
“When I thought he was going a little bit public school-ish, I took him down to the gym and we had what was supposed to be a proper three-round fight.
“He dropped me twice in the second round and we never had the third round.
“But, I left happier than he did, because I found out something about my son that I hoped was inside him.
“He didn’t swallow it, he had some character about him and he took a couple, not many, and he handed it out. It was nice.
“He was just disappointed that he didn’t get the chance to go one extra round!”
Sports agents Barry and Eddie had ‘what was supposed to be a proper fight’ in the ring, aimed at helping Hearn junior’s character
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I learn boxing with only a partner?
You can also watch professional boxing matches live on TV if you don’t have a partner and want to learn boxing. A local amateur boxing association is also available. Amateur boxing clubs often hold regular training sessions. These sessions typically involve sparring partners, who often hit pads together.
Boxing can also be practiced using punching bags. Before hitting the bag, ensure that you are wearing gloves and protective gear.
What is the difference between a left hook and a right cross?
A left hook can be thrown from the side, and a right cross from the front.
A left hook can be thrown with the opponent’s back facing you. The elbow is bent 90°, and the wrist is turned 45° towards the opponent.
A right cross can be thrown with the palm facing towards the opponent’s face, and the elbow straight. The opponent’s wrist is rotated 45 degrees to the side.
How many punches does a human take to get through a round?
A punch is “a blow delivered from the fist”. One punch is all that a human can take. If someone punches your face in the face, it’s a punch. You can’t hit them/her back. It would be impossible to hit him/her back with two punches.
How long does it take to learn boxing?
Boxing takes approximately 3 months to learn. This includes learning the basics, such as footwork, stance, and balance. Boxing isn’t just about throwing punches. It is important to know how to dodge and block attacks.
How long does learning to box take?
Boxing is one among the oldest martial arts known. The first recorded boxing match was held in China around 2200 BC. Since thousands of years, boxing is a well-known sport. Today, boxing is still loved by celebrities and athletes. It takes around 10 months for a boxer to be proficient.
It takes so long for boxing to be learned because there are many types of movements involved. To perform each movement properly, you need specific muscles. So, it takes time to develop these muscles.
Once you have mastered the art of moving your body, you are ready to start learning any type or boxing technique. You’ll get better at each technique over time.
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How To
Here are some basic skills in boxing
How to effectively box
Boxing is one of the most popular sports in the world. It involves two people who attempt to knock each other out of their heads. The rules of boxing vary from country to country. 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 boxing style includes sparring sessions without protection, using padded gloves. Amateur boxing contests are usually three rounds in length, lasting five minutes each. There are many different styles of amateur boxing including Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Taekwondo, Karate, Judo, Wrestling and others.
Most professional boxing takes place in gyms, clubs, and stadiums. They have protective equipment such as mouthpieces. Professional boxing competitions include six rounds of four minutes each. There are many styles to professional boxing.
Olympic boxing can be seen at the Olympics. Boxers are required to wear international standards-compliant protective gear. The competition lasts approximately three minutes for each round. Olympic boxing can be divided into two types: Light Flyweight (Heavyweight) and Heavyweight (Light Flyweight).
These are the basic skills required to box.
- Punching techniques
- Guarding techniques
- Footwork
- Stance
- Body movement
- Defense
- Combination
- Rotation
- Spare parts
Punching Techniques
There are seven types. Each punch has its own technique. Some punches require more strength than others. For example, an uppercut requires great force. On the other hand, a straight punch requires less power but it is faster 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. An entire combination could have several parts. A left hook followed with a right-cross will cause injury to the opponent’s jaw.
Guard Techniques
Boxers use their bodies to defend themselves against attack. He does this by using his 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 in the side, he bends down if the attacker attacks from the front. He will block the kick with his foot if the attack is coming from behind.
Elbows
Because elbow strikes inflict a lot of pain, they are very effective. An elbow strike can be delivered either directly or indirectly. Directly refers to hitting your opponent with the forearm, while indirect means you hit him using another part of your arms.
Hands
Boxers use the power of their hands to block any incoming blows. Boxers raise their fists to block incoming blows and then move in the direction of the attacker’s attack. The attacker’s fist is then in their face.
Knees
To absorb the impact of a punch to the stomach, abdomen, or chest, boxers should bend their knees. For defense purposes, knee strikes are common.
Feet
If he is being attacked, a boxer must take a step back and counter-attack. He can then gain distance from his opponent. In addition, when delivering a counter-attack, a boxer should keep his balance.
Stances
To box effectively, a boxer must establish a stance. How he defends his self will depend on how he stances. It dictates how he places his body and faces his opponent. Boxers can take many different stances. These are the most popular:
- Low stance
- High stance
- Southpaw stance
- Western stance
The Body Movement
A boxer must be able to move around his opponent in order to win a fight. 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. Different types of punches require different speeds for the rotation.
Combinations
The timing of each punch determines 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 an exercise session to improve boxing skills. Boxers learn to train their mind and bodies during sparring sessions. The goal of sparring is to learn to fight, and not to get hurt.
You need to have patience and dedication in order to learn how boxing works. To become a better fighter, you have to train hard and continue to work.
