TOMMY FURY has opened up about the family sacrifices he made ahead of his huge fight against Jake Paul.
The former Love Island star, 23, settled his longstanding dispute with Paul in a highly-anticipated boxing bout on Sunday.
Fury won the fight against Paul by split decision
The 23-year-old paid tribute to his daughter before the fight
He won the fight by split decision with two out of the three judges scoring 76-73 in his favour.
And once the celebrations had calmed down, he took time to reflect on the sacrifices he made in the months and weeks leading up to the bout.
Fury told Queensberry Promotions: “The last two-and-a-half years I’ve had hell.
“I can’t walk outside my house [without hearing] ‘Jake Paul is going to beat you up’. ‘Jake Paul is going to smash you’. ‘You’ll never box again’.
“‘You’re scared’. ‘You’ve backed out twice’. I’ve had that for two-and-a-half years.
“You know, this camp I’ve sacrificed everything.
“My little girl was born three weeks ago. I left straight away back into training camp.
“I’ve not even spent any time with her. And this is for her tonight.
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“I know it’s not a world title fight. It’s not for any major titles, but it meant a lot to me.”
Fury’s daughter, Bambi, was born at the end of January.
And the Manchester-born boxer paid tribute to her ahead of his bout with social media superstar Paul.
As he entered the arena, Fury donned a robe bearing his baby girl’s name and a blue butterfly while accompanied by his trainers, brother Tyson and father John Fury.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take you to learn boxing
Boxing takes 3 months to learn. It takes 3 months to learn the basics of boxing, including footwork, stance and balance. It is important to remember that boxing does not just involve throwing punches. It is important to know how to dodge and block attacks.
How can I box without a partner?
If you’re looking for a partner to practice boxing, you can watch boxing matches on television. You could also look for an amateur boxing club in your area. Amateur boxing clubs often hold regular training sessions. These sessions usually involve sparring partners who hit pads together.
You can also train boxing with punching bags. Before hitting the bag you should make sure you are wearing protective gear, such as gloves.
How long does it usually take to become an elite boxer?
Professional boxing takes hard work and dedication. A minimum of 10 hours per week is required to train to become a professional ring fighter.
How can I improve my punching form?
Boxing’s most important aspect is punching form. If you want to be a better boxer, you must master punch technique. These are some tips that will help you improve your punching technique.
- Keep your head high. You should keep your head high when throwing punches.
- Punch from the shoulder. Try to punch from the shoulder, not the chin when you throw a punch.
- Concentrate on your feet. Try not to move your feet when you’re punching.
- Use short punches that are quick. Throwing longer punches will tire you out more quickly.
- Don’t forget about defense! Always block any incoming punches.
- Use your elbows. To defend yourself, your elbows are a good option.
- Use your legs. If you learn to use your legs properly, they can help you avoid getting knocked down.
- Always practice. Even if you feel exhausted after training, don’t give up. It takes practice and dedication to excel at any skill.
- Have fun Enjoy what you are doing.
- Remember to breathe. You will be stronger and have more energy if you breathe correctly.
- Relax. Do not worry about making mistakes. Learn new things instead of worrying about making mistakes.
- Be patient. Boxing takes practice. It takes time to master your skills.
- Never stop learning. As long there is still room for improvement, there will continue to be improvement.
- Listen to music. You can relax and focus during training by listening to music.
- View videos of professional fighters. Watching them fight can inspire you to work harder.
- Read books. Reading helps you to understand boxing techniques.
- Take breaks. Sometimes you might need to stop boxing. Play soccer or basketball outdoors.
- Find a coach. A coach who is an expert in boxing can help you get better faster.
- Do push-ups. Push-ups help build strength and endurance.
How do you practice boxing punches.
You can practice boxing using a punching bags. You punch the bag until you feel like you’ve mastered the technique. Next, you’ll move on to the next part of your body. Once you feel at ease with one area you will move on.
What are the health benefits of boxing
Boxing is associated with many health benefits. Boxing has many health benefits. It helps strengthen your bones and muscles. It improves coordination, reflexes, and coordination. It also strengthens your heart and lungs. The best part about boxing? It doesn’t require special equipment. You can use any item you have at home.
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
Here are the Basic Skills of Boxing
How to box efficiently
Boxing is the most loved sport in the world. It involves two people who attempt to knock each other out of their heads. Boxing rules vary from one country or another. There are three types generally of boxing: Amateur (Professional) and Olympic (Olympic).
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 competitions typically last for three rounds, each lasting five minutes. There are many types of amateur boxing: Kickboxing, Muay Thai and Taekwondo.
Professional boxing is usually practiced in gyms, clubs or stadiums. They are equipped with protective equipment including a mouthpiece and nose guard, shinguards as well as elbow pads, knee pads. Waist belts and groin protectors. Six rounds of professional boxing last four minutes each. There are several different styles of professional boxing including Boxing, MMA (Mixed Martial Arts), Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Taekwondo and others.
Olympic boxing can be seen at the Olympics. Boxers wear special protective gear, which must conform to international standards. Each round lasts three minutes and is made up of eight rounds. Olympic boxing is limited to two styles: Light Flyweight and Heavyweight.
Boxing is based on the following skills:
- Punching techniques
- Guarding techniques
- Footwork
- Stance
- Moving your body
- Defense
- Combination
- Rotation
- Spares
Punching Techniques
There are seven types. Each punch is unique. Some punches are more powerful than others. For example, an uppercut is a powerful punch. A straight punch, on the other hand requires less power and is quicker than other punches.
There are also various punching combinations. These are combinations of punches which work together to achieve a goal. A combination may contain several parts. For example, a left hook followed by a right cross will cause damage to the opponent’s jaw.
Guard Techniques
Boxers use their bodies to defend themselves against attack. 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 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 cause great pain, elbow strikes are extremely 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 the power of their hands to block any incoming blows. Boxers use their hands to stop incoming punches. They raise their fists up above their heads and move towards the attack. They then touch the attackers fist.
Knees
A boxer should bend his knees in order to absorb any blows to his stomach, abdomen, chest or stomach. A lot of boxers use knee strikes to defend themselves.
Feet
When attacked, a boxer should step back and deliver counter-attacks. This allows him to put distance between himself, his opponent, and the ring. In addition, when delivering a counter-attack, a boxer should keep his balance.
Stances
Boxing effectively requires a boxer to have a good stance. The way he defends himself will be determined by his stance. It is how he positions himself and where he faces the 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
Body Movement
In order to win a fight, a boxer must move around his opponent. This involves changing position, speed and rhythm.
Rotation
Rotating his arm to increase the puncher’s reach is a key part of boxing. Depending on the type and size of punch, the speed at which the rotation takes place varies.
Combinations
The timing of each punch determines the effectiveness of a combination. A combination is good if it starts with a strong punch then ends with a weaker one.
Spare parts
Sparring is an exercise session to improve boxing skills. During sparring sessions, a boxer trains his mind as well as his body. In conclusion, the purpose of sparring is to learn how to fight and not get hurt.
To sum it all, boxing requires patience and dedication. To become a better fighter, you have to train hard and continue to work.
