THE world’s best boxers earn millions.
From Floyd Mayweather, who claimed his net worth exceeded £1billion, to Tyson Fury – recipient of £20million from his last fight against Derek Chisora – those at the top generally coin it in.
The likes of Floyd Mayweather are rolling in cash – which they spend on their impressive homes
However, despite their millions, boxers and their Wags – like Paris Fury – don’t always get the decor right
Fury’s £1.7m home in Morecambe features a chandelier hanging in the kitchen
And that means they sometimes have more money than sense, when it comes to spending their dosh.
These legendary figures from the sport ploughed the cash into their homes, filling their amazing mansions with some items that could split opinion.
SunSport takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the worst offenders – starting with the Gypsy King.
The Furys
Tyson Fury’s taste in suits he wears in the build-up to his fights might give you an idea of what the WBC champ is all about.
Back in 2020, he upgraded from a £550,000 abode to a stunning £1.7million home in Morecambe with wife Paris.
Of course, they couldn’t wait to show off some of the interiors on Instagram.
Bizarrely, one snap revealed a low-hanging chandelier in the kitchen.
Now, we’re no Laurence Llewelyn-Bowens – but that’s got to be a design first.
Second, in another picture – Tyson’s wife Paris stands proudly in front of what appear to be velvet curtains in nouveau-riche gold… on an outside door.
Mike Tyson
Recent reports suggested ‘Iron Mike’ earned around £300million in his heyday, although by the late 1990s he was forced to sell off some of the amazing properties he bought on the way up.
One of them was an amazing five bedroom mansion in Ohio, which had cages to keep his tigers in.
Better still, just so you know who lived there, he rather amusingly had his name etched on the front gates.
Similarly, and like something out of a Rocky film, Tyson had a thing for huge statues yards from his front door.
A 52-room mansion, which he later sold to rapper 50 Cent for £3.3million in 2003, boasted a lion statue decorating its entrance.
Roar, indeed.
Mike Tyson’s front gates spelled out his name – just so you know who lives there
Tyson’s tigers were kept in cages in various properties
Ricky Hatton
Forever one of the joker’s in the pack, Mancunian favourite Hatton is as whacky as they come.
Last year, he gave viewers a glimpse into his mansion in a BBC Comic Relief special called ‘This is MY House‘.
Diamante door handles were the pick of the most outrageous things in the home.
In fact, he really does have a thing for diamantes – with a crocodile and panther covered in stones.
However, the clincher for us was his dining room.
Clad in gold, Scarface’s Tony Montana wouldn’t have looked out of place sitting at the head of the table.
While in his cinema room, he has a picture of the cast of Sex and the City, which Hatton said he watched before a world title fight.
Diamante door handles are found around Hatton’s Manchester home
A dining room clad in gold features in Hatton’s mansion
A picture of the Sex and the City cast takes pride of place in Hatton’s cinema room
Floyd Mayweather
Mayweather is the man that has everything. He wants everything too.
His car collection is insane, while his portfolio of mansions in Los Angeles, Miami and Las Vegas is even crazier.
But, unsurprisingly, what Mayweather loves most is himself.
Why else would he have artwork adorning his walls – showing off his chiselled chest in a huge canvas.
That sits next to a picture of foe Conor McGregor, who gave him his greatest pay day ever when they fought in an exhibition fight.
Mayweather is also a man who must make regular trips to the dentist.
In one of his palaces, he has a fold away sweet shop with jars full of treats.
Forget 50 Cent, it’s Mayweather who will ‘take you to the candy shop’.
Floyd Mayweather has his own sweet shop in his home
The sweet shop features jars full of treats
Mayweather celebrates his biggest pay day with artwork of himself and foe Conor McGregor
Deontay Wilder
The Bronze Bomber is a hero in Alabama, where they have erected a huge statue in his honour.
Thankfully, he decided against having one in his £1.2million mansion on the picturesque Lake Tuscaloosa.
However, protective Wilder does have a panic room on the premises.
While we’re not slamming that, of course all sports stars need to protect themselves.
But, when the panic room door is styled like a door from Fort Know, then things start to look a little silly.
Deontay Wilder boasts a stunning £1.2m mansion in Alabama
The panic room door is a little out of place in Wilder’s home and looks like something in a bank
Evander Holyfield
Holyfield used to own an enormous 54,000 square-foot mansion on 235 acres, which is still the largest single family home in the state of Georgia.
The 109-room home is as lavish as it gets, but it wasn’t entirely perfect.
After all, it’s huge banquet hall – with gold interior – was a bit much.
And the bowling alley a bit daft. Surely, there’s bowling alleys nearby?
But, the most bonkers addition was the fact it had a baseball pitch within its grounds – complete with floodlights and a scoreboard.
No wonder it cost Holyfield £1million to maintain yearly.
We guess he had to play ball.
Evander Holyfield walks the grounds of his monster Georgia home
An unnecessary bowling alley is one of the home’s many features
The huge mansion had its own banqueting hall – which was less sports star, more Downton Abbey
Frequently Asked Questions
How can beginners boxers train?
Although boxing is one the oldest sports, it has only recently been rediscovered as a popular sport. Boxing is a sport where two fighters face off against each other in a 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 also watch fights online to see how it feels like hitting someone. After you have decided whether or not you want to be a boxer you will need to decide which type of fighting you prefer.
How much weight should I lift when working out?
Weight lifting is essential if you want to improve your strength. When lifting weights, there are some guidelines that you should follow. First, make sure that you don’t overdo it. Aim to lift heavierweights every other days. Third, complete each exercise 8 times. Fourth, take a break between sets for 2 minutes. Fifth, complete all exercises using no momentum. The last tip is to focus on form over speed.
How long does it take to become a professional boxer?
To become a professional boxer, it takes dedication and years of hard work. A minimum of 10 hours per week is required to train to become a professional ring fighter.
What are some ways I can improve my combat defense?
It is possible to improve your defensive capabilities by learning how smart you fight. You need to be able to defend yourself from all angles and counterattack if necessary.
If you don’t know the art of fighting, you won’t have the ability to win any fights. You’ll just get beaten up. But, if you are able to fight, you will be prepared for any situation.
Here are some suggestions to help improve your defense.
- Know the origin of your opponent’s attack. This means you must pay close attention to the body language of your opponent. If your opponent appears nervous, it could mean that he’s about to attack again.
- Remain calm. Don’t panic. Instead, remain calm and focused.
- Block with your arms. Blocking with your arm is a simple, but effective, way to defend yourself against attackers.
- Counterattack. You must immediately counterattack if you see your enemy attacking you.
- Fight dirty. Fighting dirty is another method to defend yourself. You can kick your opponent back if he throws a kick at it.
Can I train boxing without fighting?
Boxing can only be learned if you are willing to fight. It is important to put in the effort to improve your boxing. However, if you are willing to put in the effort, you’ll be able improve your boxing technique as well as speed, endurance, strength, stamina, and speed.
Watching good boxers fight is the first step to improving your boxing technique. You should observe how they move, throw punches and defend themselves. Try to imitate their movements.
Next, you need to spar with another boxer. This is where you will see if your boxing technique has improved. You’ll notice how fast and strong you punch, as well as how effective you are at blocking incoming punches, when you spar.
Finally, practice your skills by performing drills. It takes practice to become a master boxer, so persevere and be patient.
How does a beginner box at home?
Boxing is one among the oldest sports known to mankind. Boxing was originally developed during ancient times to train warriors to fight against enemies. Boxing can still be found all over the world. Boxing doesn’t require you to attend a gym. To box, all you need are a pair gloves and punching bags.
There are many local amateur boxing groups that you can join to train with professionals. Once you’ve mastered basic punches and combinations, you’ll be ready to compete in tournaments.
Is it possible to learn boxing?
Yes, it is possible to learn how to box. You just need to find a boxing gym near you and join a class. Many gyms offer classes for free, but you can also search Google for local boxing clubs.
Equipment such as gloves, mouthpieces, headgear and sparring partners are also required. Once you have this equipment, it’s time to start practicing your kicks.
Statistics
- It is just like normal sparring with a partner, but you want to throw punches at 75% of your normal speed. (wikihow.com)
- You want to be running at roughly 75-80% of your top speed..5 mile slow, easy recovery jog at the end.[6]X Research source 2Mix in long runs, shadow boxing, and short sprints on non-interval days. (wikihow.com)
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How To
How to box for exercise
How to learn how to box for Exercise
The goal of learning boxing is to improve your physical fitness level and develop self confidence. Boxing has become a very popular sport. It requires speed, strength, agility, stamina and coordination.
Learning how to box is a great way to get fit and feel good about yourself. You’ll love the activity and want to continue it.
There are many boxing training options. You can choose to train in a gym or at home. Others require that you go to a health club. You can also take online courses that allow you access from anywhere in this world.
Make sure you choose a program that meets your needs and is compatible with your lifestyle. The best programs will include exercises that help build muscle mass and flexibility, improve cardiovascular endurance, enhance well-being, as well as increase overall wellbeing.
You should also consider whether you prefer a beginner’s course or a more advanced one. Beginner’s programs typically teach fundamental techniques and drills like shadowboxing, sparring and mitt work. Advanced programs offer more variety and more complex movements.
The beginner’s program usually lasts around 8 weeks and costs less than $100. However, they don’t provide any guidance on nutrition, weight loss, injury prevention, or other aspects of boxing training.
Advanced programs last approximately six months and typically cost $300. These programs often include nutrition advice, stretching routines and warm-up exercises. They also provide instruction on proper technique. Some programs offer resistance training (such lifting weights) as well as aerobic conditioning (such running).
