TOMMY FURY is rapidly approaching the most high-profile fight of his career as he prepares to square up to long-term rival Jake Paul.
Victory means the former Love Island star can flaunt his boxing talents to a huge audience and potentially humiliate Paul.
After plenty of talking out of the ring, Tommy Fury finally gets to face off with his rival Jake Paul on Sunday in Saudi Arabia
But lose and Fury will face the lowest point of his boxing career.
He will need a strong team in his corner to get through a huge week before the February 26 clash.
Luckily for the 23-year-old, he just happens to have a heavyweight champion brother, a famous influencer girlfriend and an outspoken, unpredictable, larger-than-life father among those he can lean on.
Tyson Fury
Tyson Fury is a man in need of little introduction. Arguably possessing the biggest personality in sport, Fury has risen to the top of the heavyweight division in extraordinary fashion.
Despite issues with his weight and addiction previously, Tyson managed to turn his good career into something great and could be the undisputed heavyweight champ soon if he can get in a ring with Oleksandr Usyk.
The 34-year-old has long been a household name in the UK but his career hit stratospheric levels after his epic trilogy clash with Deontay Wilder between 2018 and 2021.
If anyone can provide Tommy with some vital advice on how to handle a big fight, it’s his half-brother Tyson.
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But the Gypsy King has not gotten involved with the war of words between the two rivals and if anything appears to have some admiration for Paul’s abilities.
But he will still be backing his brother to the hilt with Tommy and Tyson always publicly appearing to share a close bond.
But that has not stopped Tyson joking that his brother should “stay in Saudi Arabia” if he fails to “chin” his opponent.
Molly-Mae Hague
Among Tommy’s biggest supporters is his influencer girlfriend Molly-Mae
Love Island viewers will need little introduction to Molly-Mae.
Fans have gotten to see her relationship with Tommy develop from the day Molly-Mae walked into the famous villa back in 2019 to her giving birth to their first child last month.
While Tyson has continued to grow his boxing career since the pair finished runners-up on season 5, Molly-Mae has arguably gone on far greater heights than her boyfriend.
She has carved out an astonishing influencer career through skilful use of social media.
The 23-year-old now has 7.2 million Instagram followers and appears to be going from strength to strength.
The star’s online reach also means she can help bring in a different audience who may not ordinarily be interested in boxing.
John Fury
John Fury’s antics has seen him occasionally steal the spotlight from his sons
It’s taken years for Tommy and Paul to get in the ring together.
But dad John almost had an unplanned confrontation with the Youtuber himself last year when he ripped his shirt off and tried to confront Paul after taking issue with some of his commentary.
That was just one of many bizarre moments from the head of the Fury clan who can occasionally make Tyson appear shy and quiet in comparison.
While he will be cheering on his son on Sunday, some of John’s pre-fight comments have not appeared to be particularly helpful to Tommy.
Roman Fury
Another half-brother, another boxer, another Fury.
Roman faces the difficult task of trying to emerge from both Tyson and Tommy’s shadows as he looks to work his way up the cruiserweight division.
He won his debut fight last year against Ryan Hibbert and is set for his second bout next month.
He is also Tommy’s training partner and will be heavily involved in making sure his sibling is in tip-top shape.
Frank and George Warren
Frank Warren has put together plenty of fights in his career, but almost certainly nothing quite like this before
Legendary boxing promoter Frank Warren and his son George were key to putting this fight together.
They will know more than anyone what victory could do to give Tommy’s boxing career a shot in the arm.
If the ex-Love Island star wins, expect his promoters to be immediately on the phone plotting Team Tommy’s next move.
George Lockhart
Nutritionist George Lockhart will be playing a key part in any success Tommy could have in Saudi Arabia.
Having previously done the same job for the likes of Tommy’s brother Tyson and MMA legend Conor McGregor, Lockhart is tasked with making sure Tommy has a well-balanced diet before the fight.
Jake Lee
Agent to Tommy, Jake Lee will be having a very busy week ahead of the fight.
He will be among those cheering on the star as he looks to knockout Paul.
Coach KD
Among the man people helping to get Tommy ready for the fight is Coach KD.
He handles strength and conditioning training and has multiple videos of himself training Tommy up on his Instagram page.
Alex Matvienko
Former professional boxer Matvienko is now an owner of an elite gym in Bolton.
It’s a place where Tommy has been training and was pictured there as recently as last month.
Brendan Lyons
Despite knowing how to handle themselves in the ring, boxers need security just like any other big celebs.
That’s where Brendan Lyons steps in and he looks after both Tommy and Tyson when they are out and about.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does learning boxing take?
Boxing can be learned in 3 months. This includes learning how to do footwork, stand, and balance. Boxing isn’t just about throwing punches. It’s important to be able to block and dodge punches.
How to throw an emu jab
This guide will show you how to throw a jab.
- Step forward with both feet.
- Lift your arm up above your shoulder.
- Your target is at your feet.
- After hitting your target you should swing your arm up.
- Repeat steps 1 through 4.
How many punches can a human take?
A punch is defined by “a blow delivered using a fist”. A punch can only be taken once per person. You are punching someone in the face if they hit you. You can’t hit them/her back. It would be impossible to hit him/her back with two punches.
What are the 7 punches of boxing?
There are seven boxing punches. They include jab and cross, hook and uppercut, straight right and left hook, as well as body shot. These punches are used to attack the opponent’s head, body, and legs.
What is Boxing and how does it work?
Boxing involves two people trying to knock each others out with punches in the face and head. The object of boxing is to hit an opponent as hard as possible without hurting yourself. In order for this to happen, both boxers must be able to throw punches at high speed. They must also be able to coordinate their hand-eye movements.
Statistics
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- It is just like normal sparring with a partner, but you want to throw punches at 75% of your normal speed. (wikihow.com)
External Links
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How To
Here are some basic skills in boxing
How to box effectively
Boxing is a popular sport. It is made up of two competitors who aim to knock the head off each other. Each country has its own 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 includes sparring sessions using padded gloves, but without protection. Amateur boxing matches usually consist of three rounds lasting five minutes each. There are many styles of amateur boxing such as Kickboxing or Muay Thai, Taekwondo and Karate, Judo and Wrestling, among others.
Boxing professionals are usually trained in clubs, gyms, or stadiums. They use protective equipment, such as mouthpieces, nose guards, shin protectors, elbow pads knee pads, waist belts and groin protectors. Professional boxing competitions have six rounds that last four minutes each. There are many different types of professional Boxing such as Boxing, MMA, Kickboxing, Muay Thai or Taekwondo.
Olympic boxing is done at the Olympics. International standards require that boxers use special protective gear. The eight rounds last three minutes each and are held over 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
- Movement of the body
- Defense
- Combination
- Rotation
- Spare parts
Punching Techniques
There are seven types. Each punch is unique. Some punches are more powerful than others. A strong uppercut for example requires a lot of force. A straight punch, on the other hand requires less power and is quicker than other punches.
There are many combinations that can be used to punch. These are combinations that combine punches to accomplish a particular goal. One combination can have many parts. For example, a left hook followed by a right cross will cause damage to the opponent’s jaw.
Guard Techniques
Boxers protect themselves by protecting their bodies. He uses his arms, legs, elbows, knees, knees, and feet to do this.
Legs
Boxers should use the legs to protect 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. But if the attack comes in the back, he will stand straight and block the kick using his foot.
Elbows
Because they cause great pain, elbow strikes are extremely effective. You can either 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 hands as a shield against incoming punches. Boxers use their hands to stop incoming punches. They raise their fists up above their heads and move towards the 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
If he is being attacked, a boxer must take a step back and counter-attack. This will help him gain distance from his opponent. A boxer must also maintain his balance when responding to an opponent’s counter-attack.
Stances
Boxing effectively requires a boxer to have a good stance. The way he defends him will be dictated by his stance. It determines where he will face his opponent and how he will position his body. Boxers can take many different stances. Here are some of the more popular ones:
- Low stance
- High stance
- Southpaw stance
- Western stance
Moving your body
Boxers must maneuver around their opponent to win fights. This means changing your speed, position and rhythm.
Rotation
To increase his punching power, a boxer rotates when he throws a punch. You can rotate at different speeds depending upon the punch.
Combinations
Timing of each punch is crucial to the effectiveness of a combination. A good combination starts with a strong punch and ends with a weak one.
Spares
Sparring, a boxing practice session, is designed to improve your boxing skills. A sparring session is where a boxer trains both his mind and his body. The purpose of sparring is, in short, to learn how fight and not get hurt.
You need to have patience and dedication in order to learn how boxing works. To become a better fighter, you have to train hard and continue to work.
