ANTHONY JOSHUA is back touring America looking for a new trainer.
The 33-year-old heavyweight ace made a similar trip after losing to Oleksandr Usyk for the first time, in September 2021, and settled on Robert Garcia.
Anthony Joshua has split from coach Robert Garcia
Joshua is now touring America again in search of a new partner
Joshua alongside Jourdan Isom, a branding consultant based in Dallas
But that relationship ended after just one bout – the August rematch loss to the Ukrainian king in Saudi Arabia.
So Joshua is back trialling coaches for his latest rebuild.
Watford’s London 2012 Olympic legend missed friend and mentor Derek Chisora’s world title loss to Tyson Fury on December 3 as he flew out to San Francisco at the end of November.
There he met and worked with brilliant defensive teacher Virgil Hunter, the mastermind behind Andre Ward’s undefeated success and the current coach to AJ’s stablemates Joshua Buatsi and Souleymane Cissokho.
The two-time WBA, IBF and WBO champ then moved on to Dallas, Texas where he auditioned Derrick James for a crack at his corner.
James trains unified welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr and undisputed super-welterweight boss Jermell Charlo in the States.
Garcia explained in the wake of the Usyk loss that he had asked AJ to move his camp to his California gym to get away from all his domestic distractions – and train alongside his world champions like Bam Rodriguez – but Joshua refused.
AJ showed a huge improvement in that fight but nothing seemed completely settled with Garcia in the build-up, so a split has come as no surprise.
Promoter Eddie Hearn insisted in October that AJ was definitely returning to the ring on December 17 – only for that plan to be dashed.
And now the Matchroom boss is claiming that early April is when we will see his star attraction back shining in the ring.
While on his trip the former champ also met with James McNair, one of the masterminds behind Floyd Mayweather’s incredible business career and TMT brand.
Joshua has lost his last two fights – both against Oleksandr Usyk
Joshua is expected to return to the ring in April
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take for you to master boxing?
Boxing is the oldest known martial art. China was home to the first ever boxing match, which took place around 2200 BC. Boxing has been practiced over thousands of year. Today, boxing is still popular among athletes and celebrities. It takes around 10 months for a boxer to be proficient.
Because boxing involves so many movements, it is slow to learn. Each movement requires a specific set of muscles to work properly. It takes time to train these muscles.
You can learn how to move your body and then you can begin practicing any type boxing technique. You’ll get better at each technique over time.
How can I increase my defense against fighting?
You can improve your defense in fighting by learning how to fight smart. You must know how to defend against attacks from all angles, and you must also know how to counterattack if necessary.
If you don’t fight well, you will not be able to handle any situation. You’ll just get beaten up. But if you do know how to fight, you’ll be ready for whatever comes at you.
Here are some ways to 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.
- Remain calm. Don’t panic. Instead, stay focused and relaxed.
- Block with the arms of your armour. 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. Fighting dirty is another way of defending yourself. You can also respond to an opponent’s kicks by kicking them back.
What is the difference between a left hook and a right cross?
A left hook can be thrown from the side, and a right cross from the front.
A left hook can be thrown with the opponent’s back facing you. The elbow is bent 90° and the wrist is turned 45° toward the opponent.
With the palm facing the opponent, a right cross is performed. The elbow should be straight. The opponent’s wrist is rotated 45 degrees to the side.
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How To
These are the basic skills of boxing
How to box effectively
Boxing is one of the most popular sports in the world. Two opponents fight each other to the death. There are different rules for boxing, and they vary from one country to the next. There are generally three types of boxing: Amateur, Professional, and Olympic.
Amateur boxing is often practiced at school, college, or university. This boxing style includes sparring sessions without protection, using padded gloves. Amateur boxing matches usually consist of three rounds lasting five minutes each. There are many styles to amateur boxing like Kickboxing. Muay Thai. Taekwondo. Karate. Judo. Wrestling.
Boxing is typically practiced in clubs, stadiums or gyms. 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 different types of professional Boxing such as Boxing, MMA, Kickboxing, Muay Thai or Taekwondo.
Olympic boxing takes place at the Olympics. Boxers wear special protective gear, which must conform to international standards. The competition lasts for eight rounds, each lasting three minutes. Olympic boxing can be divided into two types: Light Flyweight (Heavyweight) and Heavyweight (Light Flyweight).
The basics of boxing are:
- Punching techniques
- Guarding techniques
- Footwork
- Stance
- Body movement
- Defense
- Combination
- Rotation
- Spare parts
Punching Techniques
There are seven types of punches available: Left Hook and Right Hook, Cross, Cross, Straight, Underhand, Overhand, Cross, Straight, Cross, Straight, Cross, Straight, and Overhand. Each punch has its own technique. Some punches require more strength than others. An uppercut, for instance, requires tremendous strength. A straight punch on the other side requires less power, but is more effective than other punches.
There are also various punching combinations. These are combinations made up of several punches that can be used together to achieve one goal. A combination may contain 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 using his legs and arms, elbows as well as 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. 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
Elbow strikes are very powerful because they inflict great pain. An elbow strike can be delivered 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 the power of their hands to block any incoming blows. Boxers raise their fists to block incoming blows and then move in the direction of the attacker’s attack. Then, they touch the attacker’s hand.
Knees
To absorb the impact of a punch to the stomach, abdomen, or chest, boxers should bend their knees. Knee strikes are often used for defense purposes.
Feet
When attacked, a boxer should step back and deliver counter-attacks. 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 effectively requires a boxer to have a good stance. His stance will determine how he defends. It defines where he faces his opponent and how he positions his body. Boxers have many stances to choose from. 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 involves changing positions, speed, rhythm and timing.
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
The effectiveness of a combination depends on the timing of each individual punch. A combination is good if it starts with a strong punch then ends with a weaker one.
Sparring
Sparring is a form of boxing that aims to improve your skills. A sparring session is where a boxer trains both his mind and his body. The goal of sparring is to learn to fight, and not to get hurt.
Learning to box takes dedication and patience. To be a better boxer you need to train hard.
