JAKE PAUL has fuelled himself up on a high protein and low carb diet for his tasty clash with Anderson Silva.
The YouTuber-turned boxer returns over the weekend in Arizona against Silva in an eight-round catchweight encounter.
As has been the case since last summer, Paul has stationed himself in his newly-adopted home of Puerto Rico.
And the last 12 weeks has since him tirelessly eat, sleep, train repeat in a bid to get himself in top shape for the toughest fight of his 5-0 career.
Paul, 25, usually spars at night time, to replicate a fight, so finds himself waking up at midday, where he has his first meal.
He told SunSport: “Breakfast is just like an omelette, with one piece of toast.
“And then sometimes I’ll skip lunch, I’m not really a big lunch person and I think that sort of helps me drop weight.
“I’ll usually have like a snack, maybe some fruit and a snack usually like a high-fibre protein bar.”
All of Paul’s professional bouts have come around the 190lb mark, but his return will be at a career-low of 187lb.
As a result, the American has had to watch what he eats at the dinner table – but rest assured he is not draining himself at the all-new weight.
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Paul said: “Dinner is like chicken kenowa, steak kenowa, fish, rice, not a lot of carbs. So it’s been a really tough diet coming down to 187lb.
“But we’re wanting to go it the right way, where I can wake up on the morning of the weigh in and have pasta if I want to.
“I weigh like 195 right now, so a lot of fighters could just jump in the sauna but that kills you in the fight, you’ll have nothing left in the fight.
“So we cut weight the right way, ahead of time so I don’t have to sit in the sauna or the steam room and I’ll actually be in that weight.”
Paul’s return marks the first time he has faced an opponent with recognised boxing experience.
Silva, 47, a legend of the UFC, has four wins and only one loss in the ring, last year beating ex-middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, 36.
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Paul has endured an agonosing ten-month hiatius from the ring, following a series of cancelled bouts this year.
Firstly, Tommy Fury, 23, pulled out of his celebrity grudge match for a second time amid US visa issue.
His replacement Hasim Rahman Jr, 31, then saw himself withdrawn following a weight row.
But Paul reckons the time off will all be worth it as a career-high payday awaits.
He said: Hopefully it does well, I think it will the numbers are all showing that. So yeah, this could definitely be my highest payday.
“I haven’t really focussed on that, even saying that is one of the first times I’ve even thought about it.
“Just because of how much the fight means and how focussed I am and how big the challenge is at hand.
“The payday is just the cherry on top for the opportunity at hand.”
Jake Paul and Anderson Silva ahead of their fight
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you train yourself to box?
Yes, you can train yourself to box. It is easy to find a gym that offers boxing classes in your area and then join one. Most gyms offer free classes, but if you don’t see one nearby, you can always look up local boxing clubs on Google.
You will also need gloves, mouthpieces and headgear to sparring with your partners. Once you have this equipment, it’s time to start practicing your kicks.
What are the advantages of learning to box
The following are reasons why you should learn how to box.
- It increases confidence. Learning to box will give you the courage to face bullies or other people who might try to bully you.
- It improves your physical and mental health. Boxing is good for building muscle mass. Muscle mass can make you stronger.
- It teaches you self defense skills. If you know how to fight, then you will be able to protect your self.
- It builds mental toughness. Mental toughness is vital when facing difficult situations.
- You will feel proud of yourself. Once you have mastered a technique, you will feel like a true boxer.
- It’s fun! Nothing is more fun than being punched in a stomach.
- It’s cheap. All you need to do is get a pair or boxing gloves.
- It doesn’t require much space
How long does it take to learn to box?
Boxing is one the oldest forms of martial arts. China is where the first known boxing match took place in 2200 BC. Since thousands of years, boxing is a well-known sport. Boxing is still a popular sport among celebrities and athletes. 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 specific muscles in order to be effective. So, it takes time to develop these muscles.
After you learn how to move your own body, you can practice any type of boxing. As you get more proficient at each technique, you will be able to improve your skills.
How do beginners train to become boxers?
Although boxing is one the oldest sports, it has only recently been rediscovered as a popular sport. Two fighters fight each other in boxing. They punch each others until one loses.
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 if you are interested in boxing, you can choose the style of fighting that you like.
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
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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.
Boxing is an excellent way to lose weight and feel great about yourself. You’ll enjoy it so much, you’ll want more.
There are many kinds of boxing programs. You can choose to train in a gym or at home. Others require that you go to a health club. Online courses allow you to learn from anywhere in the globe.
Be sure to consider your goals when choosing a program. Also, ensure it fits 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.
It’s important to decide whether you prefer a beginner-level course or one that is more advanced. Beginner’s classes usually teach basic techniques, such as sparring, mittwork, shadowboxing, and punching. Advanced programs offer more variety and more complex movements.
Beginners’ programs generally last around eight weeks and cost less than $100. These programs don’t give any nutritional, weight loss, or injury prevention advice.
Advanced programs can last up to six months, and usually cost about $300. These programs include nutrition advice and stretching routines. Some programs include resistance training, such as lifting weights, and aerobic conditioning, such as running.
