DEONTAY WILDER said he is serious about a two-fight boxing and MMA deal with Francis Ngannou.
Ngannou is a free agent after leaving the UFC following a breakdown in contract talks.
Deontay Wilder is serious about a two-fight boxing and MMA deal with Francis Ngannou
Francis Ngannou has left the UFC
It has paved the way for him to make a dream move into boxing, where the likes of Tyson Fury, 34, and Anthony Joshua, 33, await.
But Wilder, 37, is ready to go one step further and face Ngannou, 36, in both the ring and cage.
He told Trill Boxing Talk: “I’m very interested in it. I even thought about this idea, though, I was like; all right, let’s make it a two-fight deal.
“Everybody always comes to boxing, but let’s do this: You come to my s***, I come to yours. You know what I’m saying? You feel me?
“I’ll do it up. You come to my house, I come to yours. A true tea party. I’m a true warrior.”
Fury and Ngannou have both flirted with a hybrid-rules bout, under boxing rules but in a cage with smaller 4oz gloves.
But Wilder is ready to rip up the script and become one of few boxers to enter the world of MMA.
He said: “I’m serious about that. That’s something I thought about even from the first spark of the idea. I want to do something different.
“Since everybody always be crossing between combat sports, and the MMA guys always come to boxing, of course, they ain’t got no stand-up game as far as boxing is concerned.
“So it’s always going to be favoured on the boxer’s side, because you’re in our territory. It’s just like being in the water with sharks, with a shark.”
Boxing legend James Toney was among the few to cross codes but was beaten by ex-UFC champion Randy Couture in three minutes of their 2010 fight.
Wilder briefly met Ngannou last year when he was using the UFC’s state of the art training facilities.
He revealed: “I love Francis. When I met him at the Apex in Vegas, they was talking about doing it that time.
“I’m still interested in that fight. I would love to go to Africa for that. I would love to do that in Africa.”
Deontay Wilder pictured with Francis Ngannou
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy boxing gear?
There are many different places online where you can buy boxing equipment. There are many online stores that sell boxing equipment, including 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.
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How can I improve my defense in fighting?
Learn how to fight smart and you can improve your fighting defense. You need to be able to defend yourself from all angles and 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.
These are some tips that will help you improve your defense.
- Know the origin of your opponent’s attack. This means you need to be attentive to your opponent’s body language. For example, if he looks nervous, this could mean that his next attack is coming soon.
- Keep your cool. Don’t panic. Instead, keep calm and be focused.
- Block with your arms. Blocking with your arms is an effective and simple way to defend against attacks.
- Counterattack. If you see your opponent attacking you, then you need to counterattack immediately.
- Fight dirty. Fight dirty. For example, if your opponent throws a kick at you, then you can respond by kicking him back.
What are the different types and uses of boxing gloves?
There are three types: mitts (fingerless mitts), full-fingerered gloves, and mitts (fingerless mitts). Mitten gloves are padded around the knuckles. Fingerless mitts don’t have any padding around your knuckles but still cover your fingers. Full-fingered gloves have padding around the entire of the hand.
Mittens can be used for hitting the fist with your fist. Fingerless mitt gloves are used for punching or striking with the knuckle of the index finger. Full-fingered boxing gloves are used for punching with the whole fist.
How many punches does a human take to get through a round?
A punch is defined as “a blow delivered from a fist”. Humans can only withstand one punch at a time. When someone hits you in the face, he/she is punching you. You cannot hit him/her back. It would be impossible to hit him/her back with two punches.
What is the difference between left hook and right cross?
A left hook is thrown from the side of the body while a right cross is thrown from the front of the body.
A left hook is thrown with the back of the hand facing the opponent’s face. The elbow is bent 90° and the wrist is turned 45° toward the opponent.
A right cross is when the opponent’s palm faces the opponent and the elbow straightens. The opponent is facing the wrist.
Is it possible to learn boxing?
Yes, you can train yourself to box. You just need to find a boxing gym near you and join a class. Although most gyms offer free classes to their members, it is possible to search Google for other local boxing clubs.
Also, you will need equipment such as gloves, mouthpiece, headgear, sparring partners, and headgear. Once you have everything you need, you can practice your kicks and punches.
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 Essential Skills of Boxing
How to box effectively
Boxing is a popular sport. It involves two people who attempt to knock each other out of their heads. Different countries have different rules. There are three types generally of boxing: Amateur (Professional) and Olympic (Olympic).
Amateur boxing is usually practiced at school, college or university. This type of boxing allows sparring without protection. Amateur boxing competitions typically last for three rounds, each lasting five minutes. There are many different styles of amateur boxing including Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Taekwondo, Karate, Judo, Wrestling and others.
Boxing professionals are usually trained in clubs, gyms, or stadiums. They are protected by protective equipment like a mouthpiece, nose protector, shinguards, elbow pads and knee pads, waist belt, and groin protection. Six rounds of professional boxing last four minutes each. There are many styles of professional boxing: Boxing, MMA (Mixed Martial Arts), Kickboxing and Muay Thai.
Olympic boxing takes place at the Olympics. Boxers wear special protective gear, which must conform to international standards. Each round lasts three minutes and is made up of eight rounds. Olympic boxing has only two styles, Light Flyweight vs Heavyweight.
Boxing is based on the following skills:
- Punching techniques
- Guarding techniques
- Footwork
- Stance
- Moving your body
- Defense
- Combination
- Rotation
- Spares
Punching Techniques
There are seven types. Each punch comes with its own technique. Some punches require more strength than others. A strong uppercut for example requires a lot of force. However, a straight punch is much more powerful and faster than other punches.
There are many combinations of punches. These are combinations made up of several punches that can be used together to achieve one goal. An entire combination could have several parts. An example of this is a left hook, followed by a right crossing. This will damage the opponent’s jaw.
Guard Techniques
Boxers protect themselves by protecting their bodies. He does this by using his legs.
Legs
Boxers should use their legs to defend against kicks. After receiving a kick, he will raise his leg and move away from the attacker. To avoid being kicked in the side, he bends down if the attacker attacks from the front. If the attack is from the side, he will bend his knees to avoid being kicked on the side.
Elbows
Because they inflict pain, elbow strikes can be very effective. You can deliver an elbow strike directly or indirectly. Directly means that you hit your opponent with your forearm while indirectly means that you hit him with another part of your arm.
Hands
Boxers use their arms to stop incoming blows. To do this, they raise their fists higher than their heads and move their arms in the direction that the attack is coming. The attacker’s fist is then in their face.
Knees
Boxers should bend their knees when receiving blows to the abdomen, stomach, or chest. Knee strikes can be used to defend yourself.
Feet
When attacked, a boxer should step back and deliver counter-attacks. This will help him gain distance from his opponent. Also, boxers must maintain their balance while delivering counter-attacks.
Stances
A boxer must have a stance in order to be effective at boxing. The way he defends himself will be determined by his stance. It is how he positions himself and where he faces the opponent. There are many stances available to boxers. These are some of our most favorite:
- Low stance
- High stance
- Southpaw stance
- Western stance
Move your body
A boxer must change his position, speed and rhythm in order to win the fight. This requires changing your position, speed, and rhythm.
Rotation
A boxer will rotate his arm when he is throwing a punch. Different types of punches require different speeds for the rotation.
Combinations
The effectiveness of a combination depends on the timing of each individual punch. A combination of strong and weak punches will produce a good result.
Spares
Sparring, a boxing practice session, is designed to improve your boxing skills. Boxers learn to train their mind and bodies during sparring sessions. In conclusion, the purpose of sparring is to learn how to fight and not get hurt.
To sum it all, boxing requires patience and dedication. To become a better fighter, you have to train hard and continue to work.
