JAKE PAUL’S sparring partner Kalvin Henderson believes Tommy Fury has already been dealt one defeat ahead of their grudge match.
The pair of celebrity boxing rivals have rescheduled their pay-per-vie fight for Sunday in Saudi Arabia.
Kalvin Henderson pictured with Jake Paul
Kalvin Henderson sparring with Jake Paul
Helping Paul prepare for the fight – just 400 miles away in Dubai – is super-middleweight contender Henderson.
He spent three weeks in camp with the YouTuber-turned unbeaten boxer and was left impressed with what he experienced in the ring.
But it is Paul’s work outside the ropes that he believes has given him an early edge against 8-0 Fury.
Henderson, 32, told SunSport: “I think he has won – so far at least – the mind games over Tommy.
“I think Tommy will approach this fight with a different mindset and now the fight is actually real and Jake is actually training for this guy, I think Tommy is re-thinking some things.
“I think Jake has won the mind control fight over Tommy, but they have a great game plan for Tommy.
“I’m really hoping Tommy is in the gym taking it seriously and really getting in shape because Jake is locked in.”
Henderson was one of a pack of paid sparring partners, helping punch Paul into top shape for the box office bout.
And he revealed the 6-0 social media sensation gave as good as he got in the practise rounds.
Henderson said: “The first couple of times I was kind of downloading information on what he’s good at, what he’s not good at. What he likes doing, how’s his power, how’s his speed.
“I was gaining information, but the second week we sparred, I turned it up. I pushed the envelope and started unleashing some of my weapons.
“But, to Jake’s credit he came out every round ready to work again, he responded very well and what impressed me most is he continued to make adjustments.
“Even in the later rounds in sparring, usually I turn it up around round three or four and guys kind of go into what I call survival mode to try and make it through the rounds.
“But it was cool to see Jake address every round like it was a new round, ready to get to work, making adjustments.
“Of course, we didn’t go in there to try and kill him, he’s got a fight coming up and if I get kicked out of camp, that’s my money also gone too!
“I was never hurting Jake, we picked and choosed when to turn it up, when to hit and move, but he’s made major improvements, especially for a guy who’s only been boxing three years.”
Paul, 26, is finally set to fight Fury, 23, who has twice pulled out in the past amid injury and US visa issues.
And Henderson warned the fight will be decided on how Fury approaches it tactically – with Paul equally as capable of winning by KO or the cards.
He said: “It really depends how Tommy comes in. If Tommy wants to move his feet and run all around the ring, it might go all eight rounds.
“But if Tommy comes in and wants to press and engage, he might get caught early and go to sleep. It really depends on what Tommy shows up that night.
“But I know Jake is going to come ready. That’s what I like about it too, like I said, their game plan they’re hammering it in week after week, om the bag, on the pads, in sparring.
“They’re ready to go. I’m sure they’re ready to go now, but February 26th they’ll be ready to go for sure.”
Jake Paul and Tommy Fury facing off ahead of their fight
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What is Boxing?
Boxing is a sport where two people try to knock out each other by hitting them in their head and faces. The object of boxing is to hit an opponent as hard as possible without hurting yourself. In order for this to happen, both boxers must be able to throw punches at high speed. They should also have excellent hand-eye coordination.
How can I increase my defense against fighting?
By learning to fight smart, you can improve the defense of your combative skills. You should be able defend against all attacks and also know how you can counterattack, if necessary.
If you don’t know how to fight, then you won’t be prepared for anything. You’ll just get beaten up. But if you do know how to fight, you’ll be ready for whatever comes at you.
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- Know the origin of your opponent’s attack. This means that you have to pay attention to your opponent’s body language. For example, if he looks nervous, this could mean that his next attack is coming soon.
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How can a beginner begin boxing at home
Boxing is one our oldest sports. Boxing was initially developed by ancient warriors to defeat enemies. Today, boxing is still widely practiced around the world. Boxing is not something you need to do in a gym. All you need is a pair of gloves, some punching bags, and a few friends to spar with.
You can also find local amateur boxing clubs where you can join and get trained by professional coaches. After mastering basic punches, combinations, and other skills, you can compete in tournaments.
What is the difference in a left and right hook?
A left hook is thrown from the side of the body while a right cross is thrown from the front of the body.
The opponent is facing the back of the left hook. The elbow is bent 90°. The wrist is turned 45° toward opponent.
A right cross is when the opponent’s palm faces the opponent and the elbow straightens. The opponent is 45 degrees from your wrist.
How do beginner boxers train?
Boxing is one of the oldest sports in existence, but it was only recently that boxing became popular again. Boxing is a sport that involves two fighters fighting each other in a boxing ring. They punch each other until one of them falls.
Finding out if boxing is something you enjoy is the first step to becoming a professional boxer. You can try watching some fights on YouTube and see how it feels to hit someone. Once you decide if boxing is something you enjoy, you can then choose the type of fighting you prefer.
What are the differences between different types of boxing gloves
There are three main types of boxing gloves: mitts, fingerless mitts, and full-fingered gloves. The padding around the knuckles of mitten gloves is called padding. Fingerless mitts do not have padding around the knuckles, but they still cover the fingers. Full-fingered gloves have padding throughout the entire hand.
Mittens can be used for hitting the fist with your fist. Fingerless mitts gloves are designed for striking or punching with your index finger’s index finger. For punching with one fist, full-fingerered boxing gloves can be used.
Statistics
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How To
How to learn how to box for fitness
How to learn how to box for Exercise
Learning boxing will help you improve your self-confidence and physical fitness. Boxing has become a very popular sport. It requires strength and speed as well agility, coordination, balance, power, and accuracy.
Learning how to box is a great way to get fit and feel good about yourself. You’ll find that you enjoy the activity so much that you’ll want to keep doing it.
There are many options for boxing training. Some are held at health clubs or gyms, while others can be done at home. Online courses are available that you can access anywhere in the world.
When choosing a program, make sure that it meets your goals and fits into your lifestyle. The best programs are those that focus on building muscle mass, increasing flexibility, improving cardiovascular endurance, and improving overall well-being.
It’s important to decide whether you prefer a beginner-level course or one that is more advanced. Basic techniques and drills are taught in beginner’s programs. These include shadowboxing and sparring, mittwork, and punching combinations. Advanced programs often cover more complex movements, and include a greater variety of exercises.
Programs for beginners usually last eight weeks and cost less that $100. These programs don’t give any nutritional, weight loss, or injury prevention advice.
Advanced programs last approximately six months and typically cost $300. They often include nutritional advice, stretching routines, warm-up exercises, and instruction on proper technique. In addition, some programs incorporate resistance training (such as lifting weights) and aerobic conditioning (such as running).
