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‘It was awful’ – DAZN reporter reveals she suffered wardrobe malfunction while working at boxing event

REPORTER Alex Aljoe has revealed the “awful” moment she suffered a wardrobe malfunction.

The error happened while she was working at DAZN at a boxing event.

Alex Aljoe admitted she had an ‘awful’ wardrobe malfunction at a boxing event

She did not think about climbing in and out of the ring when picking her dress


One of the interviews was with boxer Tony Bellew

She admitted that she had not read the dress code and that the dress she chose to wear might not have been the best choice.

Aljoe is believed to be talking about a tight red dress.

This garment did not give her the best movement when climbing in and out of the ring for interviews.

Aljoe made the admission during an interview alongside fellow reporter Olivia Buzaglo.

She told The Byline: “I did a boxing event for The Zone and got the dress code slightly wrong.

“I just didn’t think or consider that I would be going in and out of the ring to do interviews.

“And I wore a dress with very little movement.

“I was limboing in.

“It was awful.”

One of the interviews appeared to be with former professional boxer Tony Bellew.


She admitted that the dress did not give her the best range of movement

Frequently Asked Questions

How to throw a jab

Here’s a step-by, easy guide on how to throw a jab.

  1. Take your step forward with both of your feet.
  2. Lift your arm up above your shoulder.
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  4. After hitting your target arm, lift your arm up.
  5. Repetition steps 1 through 4.

What are the various types of boxing gloves available?

There are three main types in boxing gloves: mitts; fingerless mitts; and full-fingerered. Mitten gloves are padded around the knuckles. Fingerless mitts are not padded around the knuckles and still cover the fingers. Full-fingered gloves have padding around the entire hand.

Mittens are useful for striking the fist or punching. Fingerless mitt gloves, also known as fingerless mitts, are used to punch or strike with the index finger’s knuckle. Boxing gloves that are full-fingered can be used to punch with your whole fist.

What are the benefits of boxing?

There are many health benefits associated with boxing. For starters, boxing helps build strong muscles and bones. It improves your coordination and reflexes. It also strengthens the heart and lungs. Boxing doesn’t need any special equipment. You can use anything you have lying around the house.

Are you able to learn how to box?

Yes, you can train yourself to box. Just find a local boxing studio and sign up for a class. 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 all the equipment, you can start practicing your kicks and punches.

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How To

These are the basic skills of boxing

How to box effectively

Boxing is a popular sport. Two opponents fight each other to the death. Boxing rules vary from one country or another. There are three types: Amateur, Professional, or Olympic boxing.

Amateur boxing is often practiced at school, college, or university. This form of boxing involves sparring with no protection and using padded gloves. Amateur boxing matches usually consist of three rounds lasting five minutes each. Amateur boxing can be done in many styles, including Kickboxing and Muay Thai, Taekwondo or Karate, Judo, Wrestling, and Muay Thai.

Professional boxing is usually practiced in gyms, clubs 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 consist of six rounds lasting four minutes each. There are many styles of professional boxing: Boxing, MMA (Mixed Martial Arts), Kickboxing and Muay Thai.

Olympic boxing is practiced at the Olympics. International standards require that boxers use special protective gear. The competition lasts for eight rounds, each lasting three minutes. There are only two styles of Olympic boxing; Light Flyweight and Heavyweight.

Boxing is based on the following skills:

  • Punching techniques
  • Guarding techniques
  • Footwork
  • Stance
  • Move your body
  • Defense
  • Combination
  • Rotation
  • Spare parts

Punching Techniques

There are seven types. Each punch is unique. Some punches require greater 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 many combinations that can be used to punch. These are combinations of punches that work together to achieve a specific goal. A combination can contain multiple parts. An example of this is a left hook, followed by a right crossing. This will damage the opponent’s jaw.

Guard Techniques

Boxers use their bodies to defend themselves against attack. He does this by using his legs, arms, elbows, hands, knees and feet.

Legs

A boxer must use his legs to defend against kicks. After receiving a kick, he will raise his leg and move away from the attacker. To avoid being kicked on the sides, he bends at his knees when the attacker strikes 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 inflict pain, elbow strikes can be very effective. An elbow strike may be delivered directly or in an indirect manner. Directly, you strike your opponent with your forearm. Indirectly, you hit him with another portion of your arm.

Hands

Boxers use both their hands and arms to prevent incoming blows. To do so, they raise their fists above their head and move them towards the direction of the attack. The attacker’s fist is then in their face.

Knees

Boxers who are subject to a punch to their stomachs, abdomens, or chests should bend at the knees to absorb the impact. Knee strikes can be used to defend yourself.

Feet

Boxers should respond to being attacked by their opponent by standing back and delivering counter-attacks. This will allow him to gain distance from his opponent. Additionally, boxers need to maintain their balance when they counter-attack.

Stances

In order to box effectively, a boxer needs to establish a stance. The way he defends himself will be determined by his stance. It dictates how he places his body and faces his opponent. There are many stances available to boxers. Here are some of the more popular ones:

  • A low stance
  • High stance
  • Southpaw stance
  • Western stance

Move your body

To win a fight, a fighter must move around the opponent. This means changing your speed, position and rhythm.

Rotation

Boxers rotate their arms when they throw a punch. Different types of punches require different speeds for the rotation.

Combinations

The timing of each individual punch affects the effectiveness or failure of a combination. A combination that works well starts with strong punches and ends with weak ones is a winning combination.

Sparring

Sparring is an exercise session to improve boxing skills. Sparring is a training session that helps a boxer train his mind and body. The goal of sparring is to learn to fight, and not to get hurt.

In conclusion, learning to box requires dedication and patience. To be a better boxer you need to train hard.