TYSIE GALLAGHER wants to bring top-level boxing to Premier League Luton.
The 24-year-old Hatters fan scored an upset of her own when she outpointed celebrated former Team GB star Laura Whiteside for the Commonwealth super-bantamweight title in April.
Tysie Gallagher is the Commonwealth super-bantamweight champion
She’ll be at Wembley on Saturday hoping the club she played for as a schoolgirl prospect can spring another surprise against Coventry and reach the Prem for the first time.
And Gallagher – who was the town’s first female pro fighter despite taking a couple of years off around the birth of five-year-old daughter – dreams of marking their recent successes with a Kenilworth Road show.
“That would be the dream,” she told SunSport after a tough morning after Macie-Mae was sick overnight, had to miss school and early morning sparring was approaching.
“Luton is a town that sadly gets in the media for the wrong reasons sometimes, so for the football club to return to the Premier League – and the lift it would bring all the businesses and people – would be brilliant.
“I played for the centre of excellence as a girl, I threw myself into sport to help after I was diagnosed with ADHD and then boxing came along and took over.
“I don’t get to as many games as I would like, with boxing and parenting, but I will be getting the train down on Saturday and cheering the boys on.
“There has been a great buzz around the place this season and this would be the perfect way to finish it off.
“I walked past the club shop last week and I had never seen it so busy with people queuing up to get shirts and their names printed, the place is buzzing.”
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Little Macie-Mae helps mum deliver fight tickets while doing her homework in the car
Before parenthood, Gallagher worked in a nursery in the mornings, training in the afternoons and worked at a retirement home in the evening to make ends meet.
Thankfully she has now secured enough sponsorship to commit fully to the sport and drives down every day to work at Don Charles’ Pug Gym in North London.
But she remembers the tough early days fondly and hopes they will help her secure a world title shot soon.
“I never had it easy,” she said. “I have had to work hard alongside training and fighting hard.
“I got used to it though, it helped me, there were times early on when sponsorships started coming in and I didn’t know what to do with them, I thought ‘woah, I am not used to this’.
“Before I had Macie I could jam-pack my days with training, sparring, working, travelling, from 6am until 10pm but having my little girl means lots of stuff has to be done around the school hours, so the sponsors are really helping.”
Tysie Gallagher (centre celebrating the 2012 Jubillee) started boxing as a little girl and is now Commonwealth champ
Female fighting is currently booming and Gallagher is right in the mix sparring big names like Ellie Scotney.
But there remains a divide among the brave women in the sport, with some maximising their profiles and earnings with racy weigh-in clothes, Only Fans accounts and the sales of sweaty kit, while others prefer to let their fists do the talking.
Gallagher respects both stances but insists she prefers the old-school approach.
“Each to their own,” she said with a wise head on young shoulders. “But it’s not my cup of tea.
“Boxing is such a hard and brutal sport that some things can make a mockery of it.
“I have no problem with other people choosing to do things like that, when I hear about how much money some of them make from it, I think ‘go for it’.
“But it’s not something I am rushing toward, I think I would always rather be known for my boxing, skills or toughness.
“I think I would always prefer for people to talk about my boxing, rather than walk past me in the street and say ‘look, there’s the Only Fans girl’”.
Gallagher proudly wears her daughter’s name on her shorts and takes her on ticket deliveries
Gallagher lost a controversial points decision to Nina Hughes last year – she won the WBA world title just four months later.
And – as the away fighter again – was supposed to lose against Whiteside who was tipped as a world champ.
Now she has the brightly coloured belt her daughter loves to show off and promoters eager to make her the home star, making her future as bright as the belt.
“I don’t mind being in the away dressing room, coming in as the underdog,” she laughed. “But I do feel I have earned a crack from the home corner now.
“I have now had those two hard fights against more experienced girls and shown I am not afraid of anything. I hope I have earned some respect.
“Me and my manager Tony have meetings booked with a couple of big promoters so things are hopefully coming along.
“We have some great boxers in Luton and I would love to have my first pro fight here soon and one day the football stadium too.”
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take for you to learn boxing
Boxing takes approximately 3 months to learn. This includes learning the basics like footwork, balance, and stance. Remember that boxing is more than just throwing punches. You need to learn how you can block and dodge attacks.
What are the different types of boxing gloves?
There are three types of boxing gloves available: mitts and fingerless mitts. The padding around the knuckles of mitten gloves is called padding. Fingerless mitts are not padded around the knuckles and still cover the fingers. Full-fingered gloves have padding around the entire of the hand.
Mittens are used for punching or hitting with the fist. Fingerless mitt gloves are used for punching or striking with the knuckle of the index finger. Boxing gloves for full-finger punching can be obtained with full-fingered hands.
What is Boxing and how does it work?
Boxing is a sport where two people try to knock out each other by hitting them in their head and faces. The goal of boxing, is to strike your opponent as hard as you can without causing injury. Both boxers need to be able throw punches at high speeds in order to achieve this. They must also have good hand eye coordination.
How to throw a jab
Follow this step-by-step guide to throw a jab.
- With both feet, move forward
- Move your arm to the top of your shoulder.
- Bring your fist down towards your target.
- After hitting your target, raise your arm upwards.
- Steps 1 through 4 can be repeated.
How long does it usually take to become an elite boxer?
Professional boxing takes hard work and dedication. To become a professional fighter, you will need to devote at least 10 hours per weeks to training.
Where can I find boxing equipment?
There are many websites that sell boxing equipment. Some of these include Amazon, eBay, Walmart, Target, and Sports Authority. If you’re looking for cheap boxing gear, then you might want to check out discount stores like Ross or TJ Maxx.
If you’re looking for quality boxing gear, then you may want to consider buying from reputable brands like Warrior, Golden Glove, and Premier Boxing Champions.
What is the average time it takes to learn to box.
Boxing is the oldest known martial art. China recorded the first boxing match in 2200 BC. Boxing has been practiced for thousands of years. Boxing is still very popular with 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. Each movement requires a specific set of muscles to work properly. It takes time to train these muscles.
However, once you know how to move your entire body, you can then start any type of boxing technique. As you get more proficient at each technique, you will be able to improve your skills.
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 some basic skills in boxing
How to box effectively
Boxing is a popular sport. It is a fight between two opponents. Boxing rules vary from one country or another. In general, there are three types of boxing; Amateur, Professional and Olympic boxing.
Amateur boxing usually takes place at school, college and university. This boxing style includes sparring sessions without protection, using padded gloves. Usually amateur boxing competitions consist of three rounds of five minutes each. There are many styles of amateur boxing such as Kickboxing or Muay Thai, Taekwondo and Karate, Judo and Wrestling, among others.
Professional boxing is usually practiced in gyms, clubs or stadiums. They are equipped with protective equipment including a mouthpiece and nose guard, shinguards as well as elbow pads, knee pads. Waist belts and groin protectors. Professional boxing competitions consist of six rounds lasting four minutes each. There are several different styles of professional boxing including Boxing, MMA (Mixed Martial Arts), Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Taekwondo and others.
Olympic boxing is performed at the Olympics. Boxers are required to wear international standards-compliant protective gear. The competition lasts eight rounds of three minutes each. Olympic boxing can be divided into two types: Light Flyweight (Heavyweight) and Heavyweight (Light Flyweight).
Boxing’s fundamental skills are:
- Punching techniques
- Guarding techniques
- Footwork
- Stance
- Moving your body
- Defense
- Combination
- Rotation
- Spare parts
Punching Techniques
There are seven types. Each punch comes with its own technique. Some punches are more powerful than others. For example, an uppercut is a powerful punch. However, a straight punch is much more powerful and faster than other punches.
There are many combinations that can be used to punch. These are combinations of punches that work together to achieve a specific goal. A combination may have multiple parts. For example, a left hook followed by a right cross will cause damage to the opponent’s jaw.
Guard Techniques
A boxer uses his body to protect himself against attacks. He does this by using his legs.
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. To avoid being kicked on his side, he will bend his knees if the attack is from the front. He will block the kick with his foot if the attack is coming from behind.
Elbows
Elbow strikes are very powerful because they inflict great pain. An elbow strike can be delivered either directly or indirectly. Directly means that your opponent is hit with your forearm. However, indirectly means that your elbow strike is delivered with another part or your arm.
Hands
Boxers use both their hands and arms to prevent incoming blows. 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
Boxers who are subject to a punch to their stomachs, abdomens, or chests should bend at the knees to absorb the impact. Knee strikes can be used to defend yourself.
Feet
If he is being attacked, a boxer must take a step back and counter-attack. This will help him gain distance from his opponent. Also, boxers must maintain their balance while delivering counter-attacks.
Stances
To box effectively, a boxer must establish a stance. The way he defends him will be dictated by his stance. It defines where he faces his opponent and how he positions his body. There are many stances available to boxers. Here are the most commonly used ones:
- Low stance
- High stance
- Southpaw stance
- Western stance
Moving your body
In order to win a fight, a boxer must move around his opponent. This requires changing your position, speed, and rhythm.
Rotation
To increase his punching power, a boxer rotates when he throws a punch. Different types of punches require different speeds for the rotation.
Combinations
The timing of each punch will determine the effectiveness and efficiency of a combination. A combination is good if it starts with a strong punch then ends with a weaker one.
Spare parts
Sparring, a boxing practice session, is designed to improve your boxing skills. Boxers learn to train their mind and bodies during sparring sessions. Sparring, in conclusion, is about learning how to fight and not getting hurt.
It is important to be patient and dedicated when learning how to box. To be a better boxer you need to train hard.
