CONOR McGREGOR teased a switch to bare-knuckle boxing after squaring off with Mike Perry in the ring.
The Irishman took a ringside seat in Denver to watch as Perry brutally beat ex-UFC champion Luke Rockhold in two rounds.
Mike Perry facing off with Conor McGregor
And McGregor was called out by the American for a face off in the ring before the two exchanged words.
Perry, 31, said: “Can I get a face-off with Conor McGregor?”
The UFC legend, wearing a Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship belt, then strutted into the squared circle.
And he told Perry: “Fair play to you mate, I respect you. I’m into this game, I’m into this game.
“Fair play to you. I’d fight you. I’d fight you most definitely. I’d fight you no problem, mate. I’m never retiring.”
McGregor, who was in Las Vegas last week to watch Gervonta Davis beat Ryan Garcia, flew into Denver to watch the show.
And he boasted about holding gold in his first time in the BKFC ring.
McGregor, 34, said: “It’s an incredible setup here, incredible matchmaking, incredibly storytelling, I had to come here.
“I flew straight away I was not going to miss this and it did not disappoint.
“All these fighters that stepped in here are warriors and all have my respect and I’m into this game, I’d be into this.
“I already have the belt. How am I showing up here and already I’ve got the belt? Come get it baby. Come get the strap.”
McGregor is set to make his UFC return this year against Michael Chandler, 36, having not fought since July 2021.
Whereas Perry went 3-0 in the BKFC ring having left the UFC in 2021 and called to fight McGregor next.
He said: “What’s next for me? Conor McGregor. He likes to box too, we can go throw hands. And he gave me a face-off, man. How cool was that?”
Mike Perry beat Luke Rockhold
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average time it takes to learn boxing?
Boxing takes approximately 3 months to learn. This includes learning basic skills like footwork and stance. Boxing isn’t just about throwing punches. You also need to learn how to block and dodge attacks.
How many hours do boxers train in a single day?
Boxing trainers often train at least 4 hours per day. They learn new moves and practice their punches. Boxers may spar up to ten times per week.
What are the different types of boxing gloves?
There are three main types in boxing gloves: mitts; fingerless mitts; and full-fingerered. Mitten gloves are padded around the knuckles. Fingerless mitts do not have padding around the knuckles, but they still cover the fingers. Full-fingered gloves have padding on the entire hand.
The mitten is used to punch or hit with the fist. Fingerless mitt glove are for striking the index finger with the knuckle. Boxing gloves with full-fingering are designed for punching with your entire fist.
What is Boxing, exactly?
Boxing involves two people trying to knock each others out with punches in the face and head. The objective of boxing involves hitting your opponent as hard, but not causing any injury. Both boxers need to be able throw punches at high speeds in order to achieve this. They must also be able to coordinate their hand-eye movements.
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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How To
Here are the Basic Skills of Boxing
How to effectively box
Boxing is the most loved sport in the world. Two opponents fight each other to the death. Different countries have different rules. There are three main types of boxing: Amateur boxing, Professional boxing, and Olympic boxing.
Amateur boxing may be done at school, college, and university. This type of boxing includes sparring sessions with padded gloves and without any protection. 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.
Professional boxing is usually practiced in gyms, clubs or stadiums. They are protected by protective equipment like a mouthpiece, nose protector, shinguards, elbow pads and knee pads, waist belt, and groin protection. Professional boxing contests last six rounds and last for four minutes each. There are many styles to professional boxing.
Olympic boxing can be seen at the Olympics. International standards dictate that boxers must wear protective gear. The competition lasts eight rounds of three minutes each. Olympic boxing is limited to two styles: Light Flyweight and Heavyweight.
The basic skills of boxing are:
- Punching techniques
- Guarding techniques
- Footwork
- Stance
- Moving your body
- Defense
- Combination
- Rotation
- Spares
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 other hand, a straight punch requires less power but it is faster than other punches.
There are also different 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, arms, elbows, hands, knees and feet.
Legs
Boxers must use their legs to defend themselves against kicks. He raises his leg when he is hit with a kick and then moves away from the opponent. If the attacker is coming from the front, he will bend at the knees to avoid getting kicked on either side. If the attack is from the side, he will bend his knees to avoid being kicked on the side.
Elbows
Because elbow strikes inflict a lot of pain, they are very effective. An elbow strike can be delivered either directly or indirectly. Directly, you strike your opponent with your forearm. Indirectly, you hit him with another portion of your arm.
Hands
Boxers use their hands as a shield against incoming punches. To do so, they raise their fists above their head and move them towards the direction of the attack. The attacker’s fist is then in their face.
Knees
When receiving a blow to the stomach, abdomen or chest, a boxer should bend his knees to absorb the impact. Knee strikes can be used to defend yourself.
Feet
A boxer should not be afraid to respond to an attack. This will allow him to gain distance from his opponent. In addition, when delivering a counter-attack, a boxer should keep his balance.
Stances
Boxing is only possible if a boxer has a clear stance. The way he defends himself will be determined by his stance. It determines where he will face his opponent and how he will position his body. Boxers can take many different stances. These are some of our most favorite:
- Low stance
- High stance
- Southpaw stance
- Western stance
Body Movement
A boxer must be able to move around his opponent in order to win a fight. This means changing your speed, position and rhythm.
Rotation
When a boxer throws a punch, he rotates in order to increase the reach of his arm. Depending on the type and size of punch, the speed at which the rotation takes place varies.
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 an exercise session to improve boxing skills. Sparring allows a boxer to improve his mental and physical skills. Sparring, in conclusion, is about learning how to fight and not getting hurt.
In conclusion, learning to box requires dedication and patience. You need to train hard and long in order to become a better boxer.
