BADOU JACK has warned Jake Paul against fighting for shock world honours – even if he wins the right to.
Paul faces Tommy Fury in their rescheduled grudge match on Sunday in Saudi Arabia.
Jake Paul ahead of his fight with Tommy Fury
Badou Jack is a two-weight world champion
And the victor will earn themselves a WBC cruiserweight world ranking – anywhere from the top 40-15 – depending on the performance.
Any the top 15 fighter is eligible to contend for a championship, meaning should Paul win in convincing enough style, it paves the way for a title shot.
And Jack happens to be challenging champion Ilunga Makabu for the very belt that the YouTuber-turned boxer could be ranked for.
But the two-division king – aiming for a title in his third weight – urged Paul against aiming all the way to the top just yet.
Jack, 39, told SunSport: “Come on, it’s different levels. I think he’ll get ranked in the top 50, I don’t think he’ll get ranked to fight for a title.
“It would take years for that and obviously he’s not ready for that. The WBC, they’re thinking smart with business minds.
“He’ll generate money and that’s what it’s all about, but of course, he can’t fight for the title right now.
“He hasn’t even fought him yet, but he would’ve fought only one boxer. It takes time.”
Jack conducted his training camp in Dubai, just 400 miles away from Saudi.
And so did Paul, with the pair bumping into each other and even sharing ice cold recovery baths together.
Jack revealed: “It looks like he’s training hard.
“This is the hurt business, so you’ve got to train hard but now he’s finally fighting a real boxer, so it looks like he’s ready for it.”
Paul, 26, is at last set to meet Fury, 23, in the ring after his rival twice pulled out in the past, amid injury and visa issues.
And it will be the first opponent he had faced with a recognised boxing record.
That despite wins over ex-MMA champions Ben Askren, 38, Tyron Woodley, 38, and Anderson Silva, 47.
Some boxing purists took aim at the celebrity boxing pair headlining over Jack and Makabu, 35.
But the Swedish legend claimed he is the people’s main event regardless.
Jack said: “I’m the real main event anyway. People who know boxing know that.
“But no, I’m not mad. I’m just happy for this opportunity and you can look at it like, maybe we get some new fans from their audience.
“It’s a new era of boxing, the social media era and I’m just thankful to Prince Khalid and Saudi Arabia for helping me get this fight.
“Now it’s up to me to prove that I’m the best.”
Jack has featured in some of the biggest events in boxing history, including undercard spots on Floyd Mayweather and Anthony Joshua’s fights.
Last August, when Joshua, 33, was beaten in a rematch against Oleksandr Usyk, 36, Jack narrowly edged past Richard Rivera, 32.
But he is motivated to leave no doubt in his second trip to Saudi, with the stakes raised as he attempts to become a three-division champ.
Jack said: “It’s for my legacy, a lot of great fighters moved up in weight and became champions in different weight classes.
“I’m tall, I have the reach so why not? I’m excited. I’m still hungry, I take care of my body and I still feel young.
“Last fight was not a good fight, there were some issues that happened and the motivation wasn’t really there like it is right now, fighting for the belt.
“I’m still hungry, I’ve still got it.”
Badou Jack beat Richard Rivera in his last fight
Badou Jack and Jake Paul during their Dubai training camp
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to become a professional boxer?
To become a professional boxer, it takes dedication and years of hard work. You will need to train at least 10 hours per semaine if you want to be a professional boxer.
How much weight can I lift during a workout?
You must lift weights if your goal is to increase strength. Lifting weights should be done with care. Do not push yourself too hard. You should lift heavier weights at least once a week. Third, repeat each exercise eight times. Fourth, you should rest for two minutes between sets. Fifth, complete all exercises using no momentum. The last tip is to focus on form over speed.
What are the benefits of learning to box?
The following are reasons why you should learn how to box.
- It builds confidence. You will be able to confront bullies and other bullies by learning to box.
- It can improve your health. Boxing can help build muscle mass. Muscle mass makes you stronger.
- It teaches self defense skills. You learn how fight and how to protect yourself.
- It increases your mental toughness. Mental toughness is vital when facing difficult situations.
- It can give you a feeling of accomplishment. Once you’ve mastered a certain technique, you’ll feel like a real boxer.
- It’s fun! There’s nothing better than getting punched in the stomach.
- It’s cheap. All you need are a pair of punching bags and boxing gloves.
- It doesn’t take up much space
How can a beginner start boxing at home?
Boxing has been around since ancient times. Boxing was created in ancient times to help warriors fight off their enemies. Boxing is still widely practised today. Boxing doesn’t require you to attend a gym. All you need is a pair of gloves, some punching bags, and a few friends to spar with.
Local amateur boxing clubs are also available where you can train with professional coaches. When you are proficient in basic punches and combinations you will be ready to compete at tournaments.
What are the 7 punches in boxing?
The seven punches in boxing are jab, cross, hook, uppercut, straight right, left hook, and body shot. These punches will be used to attack the opponent’s head, body and legs.
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)
External Links
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How To
How to box for training
How to learn how to box for Exercise
Learning boxing will help you improve your self-confidence and physical fitness. Boxing is a popular sport. It requires strength, speed, agility, stamina, coordination, balance, power and accuracy.
Boxing is a great way of getting fit and feeling good about yourself. You will find that the activity is enjoyable and you want to continue doing it.
There are many different types of boxing training programs available. Some are held at health clubs or gyms, while others can be done at home. You can also take online courses that allow you access from anywhere in this world.
You should ensure that the program you select meets your lifestyle and goals. The best programs will include exercises that help build muscle mass and flexibility, improve cardiovascular endurance, enhance well-being, as well as increase overall wellbeing.
It is important to consider whether you would prefer a beginner’s or an advanced course. Beginner’s classes usually teach basic techniques, such as sparring, mittwork, shadowboxing, and punching. Advanced programs typically offer a wider variety of exercises and cover more complex movements.
Programs for beginners usually last eight weeks and cost less that $100. However, they do not offer guidance on nutrition, weight reduction, injury prevention, or any other aspects of boxing training.
Advanced programs last approximately six months and typically cost $300. These programs include nutrition advice and stretching routines. Some programs also include resistance training (e.g. lifting weights) or aerobic conditioning (e.g. running).
