JOSHUA FRANKHAM has boxing in his blood, with his family history dating back to Muhammad Ali’s day and even reaching Hollywood.
The welterweight, signed to Hall of Fame promoter Frank Warren, is a 6-0 prospect with high hopes in the sport.
Joshua Frankham is a 6-0 boxing prospect
Joshua Frankham pictured with Tyson Fury
Johnny Frankham once knocked down Muhammad Ali
Frankham is one of several fighters from his family, as a nephew to a former champion and relative of Tyson Fury’s.
His uncle John was a former British light-heavyweight champ, who in 1971 famously fought and knocked down Ali.
Frankham, 23, told SunSport: “There’s a good picture of my uncle John standing over Muhammad Ali.
“So seeing that in his place when I was younger, you don’t get much more motivation than that.”
Amazingly, John is not Frankham’s only uncle who mixed in with greatness.
His other uncle Bobby, a former boxer himself, coached movie star Brad Pitt before Guy Ritchie’s 2000 classic Snatch.
Frankham revealed: “I’ve got photos with Brad Pitt in my nan’s house. He stayed with my family for a couple of weeks.
“I was only a baby, but it’s a pretty good story!”
FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS
Frankham, who admitted he was “always going to be a fighter”, was a talented amateur, winning 30 of his 36 amateur bouts.
He represented England before turning professional in 2020.
After deciding to turn over to the paid ranks, Frankham took a trip to Las Vegas with his cousin Levi.
But after being stuck in Sin City, the pair decided to spend a few days in Los Angeles, where they would unexpectedly train with Manny Pacquiao.
He said: “I pulled up to his gym and Manny Pacquiao was just coming up, we took a quick photo.
“We were talking to his brother, and he said to us, ‘We’re going running tomorrow in Griffith Park, why don’t you come.’
“Straight away we took this fellas number and we couldn’t believe it, we didn’t think it was going to happen.
“We got up at 6am in the morning, met at Griffith Park and it was the best experience I ever had. It was all meant to be.
Joshua Frankham with Manny Pacquiao and cousin levi
Joshua Frankham on a run with Manny Pacquiao
“We went back to his house, had loads of photos with him and he signed some stuff.
“He actually asked us over for dinner but he had to have a massage first. But we had to get back to the hotel, so we couldn’t go in.”
Frankham has had a front row seat to watch Fury’s rise to the top of the heavyweight division.
His cousin is first cousin’s to Fury’s wife Paris, but Frankham sees the Gypsy King as a friend and mentor.
He said: “Tyson is a very good pal of mine. Just to have Tyson on board and to be able to ring him and say, ‘Tyson, what would you do?’
“He’s always there for me and I can’t thank him enough for that.”
Fury, 33, helped Frankham receive a deal with promoter Warren, paving the way to his unbeaten career.
And he has aspirations of going all the way in the sport but first once to pick up the British title his uncle John formerly held.
Frankham said: “I want the British title, that’s my goal. I’m coming for that welterweight British title and then we can say.
“Next year I want to go for international titles but I don’t want to skip the British, I want it and it means a lot to my family.
“I’d love to be world champion, it’s a dream of every fighter, but at the minute my goal is the British title.”
Tyson Fury with actor Mark Wahlberg and Joshua Frankham
Promoter Frank Warren and Joshua Frankham
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I improve my punching form?
Boxing is all in the form of punching. You must develop good punch technique if you want to become a better boxer. Here are some tips to improve your punching form.
- Keep your head high. Your head should always be up while throwing punches.
- Punch from the shoulder. Try to punch from the shoulder, not the chin when you throw a punch.
- Your feet are your focus. When you punch, don’t move your feet.
- Make quick, short punches. Longer punches can tire you faster.
- Don’t forget about defense! Always remember to block incoming punches.
- Use your elbows. The best way to defend your self is with your elbows.
- Use your legs. If you learn to use your legs properly, they can help you avoid getting knocked down.
- Do it every day. Even if you feel exhausted after training, don’t give up. It takes practice to get good at anything.
- Have fun Enjoy what’s going on.
- Keep your lungs open. Proper breathing will improve your strength and energy.
- Relax. Don’t worry about making errors. Be focused on learning new techniques.
- Be patient. Boxing can be difficult. It takes time to master your skills.
- Never stop improving. As long as there’s room to improve, there’ll be more.
- Music is a great way to relax. Music can be a great way to relax and concentrate while training.
- Watch videos of professional boxers. You may be inspired to work harder by watching them compete.
- Read books. Reading can help you understand boxing techniques better.
- Take breaks. Sometimes it’s helpful to take a break when you are boxing. Play basketball or soccer outside.
- Find a coach. A coach who is an expert in boxing can help you get better faster.
- Do push-ups. Push-ups are great to build strength and endurance.
How many punches can one human take?
A punch is “a blow delivered from the fist”. One punch is all that a human can take. If someone punches your face in the face, it’s a punch. You can’t hit him/her in the back. That would mean two punches.So, technically speaking, humans can only take one punch at a time!
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 attack the opponent’s head or body.
How do you train boxers for beginners?
Boxing is one among the oldest sports. However, boxing has become very popular in recent years. Two fighters are matched up in boxing. They punch each others until one loses.
Find out if you are interested in boxing before you start thinking about becoming a boxer. You can try watching some fights on YouTube and see how it feels to hit 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 long does it take you to learn how to box?
Boxing can be considered one of the oldest and most well-known martial arts. China recorded the first boxing match in 2200 BC. For thousands of years, boxing has been practiced. Today, boxing is still loved by celebrities and athletes. It takes approximately 10 months to master boxing.
It takes so long for boxing to be learned because there are many types of movements involved. To be able to perform each movement correctly, certain muscles are required. It takes time to train these muscles.
However, once you know how to move your entire body, you can then start any type of boxing technique. Each technique will become easier over time.
What is the difference of a left-hook and a right-cross?
A left hook is thrown at the side of the body and a right crossover is thrown at the front.
A left hand hook is one that is thrown with the opponent’s right side facing. The elbow is bent 90 degrees and the wrist is turned 45 degrees toward the opponent.
A right cross can be thrown with the palm facing towards the opponent’s face, and the elbow straight. The opponent’s wrist is rotated 45 degrees to the side.
Statistics
- It is just like normal sparring with a partner, but you want to throw punches at 75% of your normal speed. (wikihow.com)
- This article received 39 testimonials and 89% of readers who voted found it helpful, earning it our reader-approved status. (wikihow.com)
External Links
expertboxing.com
en.wikipedia.org
How To
How to box for training
How to learn how to box for Exercise
Learning boxing will help you improve your self-confidence and physical fitness. Boxing is one the most loved sports in the world. It requires strength, speed, agility, stamina, coordination, balance, power and accuracy.
Boxing is an excellent way to lose weight and feel great about yourself. You’ll find that you enjoy the activity so much that you’ll want to keep doing it.
There are many boxing training options. Some take place at gyms or health clubs while others require you to train at home. Online courses are available that you can access anywhere in the world.
It is important to find a program that suits your needs and your lifestyle. The best programs are those that focus on building muscle mass, increasing flexibility, improving cardiovascular endurance, and improving overall well-being.
You should also consider whether you prefer a beginner’s course or a more advanced one. Basic techniques and drills are taught in beginner’s programs. These include shadowboxing and sparring, mittwork, and punching combinations. Advanced programs cover more complex movements and offer more variety.
The beginner’s program usually lasts around 8 weeks and costs less than $100. However, they do not offer guidance on nutrition, weight reduction, injury prevention, or any other aspects of boxing training.
Advanced programs last approximately six months and typically cost $300. They can include nutrition advice, stretching routines, warm up exercises, and instructions on proper technique. In addition, some programs incorporate resistance training (such as lifting weights) and aerobic conditioning (such as running).
