KELL BROOK will be ringside to watch Chris Eubank Jr’s fight with Liam Smith – because he is “desperate” for the winner.
Brook walked away on top after stopping long-time rival Amir Khan in six rounds last February.
Chris Eubank Jr and Liam Smith ahead of their fight
Kell Brook will be ringside to watch Chris Eubank Jr’s fight with Liam Smith
But the former IBF welterweight world champion has struggled to avoid the temptation of a comeback.
Brook’s intrigue will bring him to Manchester on Saturday, the scene of the crime for his retirement fight.
Promoter Ben Shalom told Sky Sports: “Kell will be there on Saturday.
“He’s desperate for the winner of that fight. He wanted the Eubank fight after the Khan fight.
“He feels he wants the winner of this fight whether that’s Liam Smith or whether that’s Eubank Jr.
“There is a rematch clause, so if Liam does win Eubank will have the option with that one.
“But there’ll be massive fights for whoever the winner is. Huge nights and Kell Brook definitely wants to be one of them.”
Brook, 36, held talks to fight Eubank after stopping rival Khan, 36, but it led to nothing.
Eubank, 33, instead moved on to a mega-fight with Conor Benn, 26, but it was dramatically scrapped just days before.
A failed drug test from Benn saw the bout scrapped with the welterweight now fighting to clear his name.
Meanwhile, it left Eubank to turn his attention to former sparring partner Smith, 34, and neither can afford a loss.
Shalom said: “Both of them want to fight again in the summer. “This a springboard to massive fights in 2023.
“But this is the one they’re both focused on. Were Chris to lose this, it really will be difficult to come back from and Liam the same.”
Chris Eubank Jr, promoter Ben Shalom and Liam Smith
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the seven punches in boxing
The seven punches used in boxing include the jab (cross), hook, uppercut; straight right; left hook; and body shot. These punches are used to attack the opponent’s head, body, and legs.
How long does it take to become a professional boxer?
To become a professional boxer, it takes dedication and years of hard work. If you want to become a professional boxer, you’ll need to dedicate at least 10 hours per week to training.
How to defend yourself
Protect your head when you are being attacked. Your goal is to avoid getting punched in the first place. To avoid being punched, you must learn how to stop an incoming punch. Here are the steps:
- Elevate your shoulders high and straighten your shoulders.
- Keep your elbows in line with your sides.
- Your forearm can block the punch coming from your opponent.
- Counterattack immediately.
- Continue blocking until you see the attacker run away.
- Never give up on your defense.
Where can I find boxing equipment?
There are many online places where you can purchase boxing equipment. You can find equipment online at Amazon, eBay, Walmart and Target. Ross and TJ Maxx are great places to find cheap boxing gear.
Warrior, Golden Glove, or Premier Boxing Champions are all good options if quality is your goal.
Are you able to learn how to box?
Yes, you can train yourself to box. Find a local boxing gym and sign up for a class. You can find free classes at most gyms, or you can search for nearby boxing clubs via Google.
Also, you will need equipment such as gloves, mouthpiece, headgear, sparring partners, and headgear. Once you have the necessary equipment, you are ready to practice your punches or kicks.
How long does it take for you to learn boxing
Boxing takes approximately 3 months to learn. This includes learning basic skills like footwork and stance. It’s important that you remember that boxing doesn’t only involve throwing punches. You also need to learn how to block and dodge attacks.
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)
External Links
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How To
Here are some basic skills in boxing
How to box efficiently
Boxing is a popular sport. It involves two people who attempt to knock each other out of their heads. Each country has its own rules. In general, there are three types of boxing; Amateur, Professional and Olympic boxing.
Amateur boxing may be done at school, college, and university. This type includes sparring sessions using padded gloves, but without protection. Amateur boxing contests are usually three rounds in length, 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 is often practiced in gyms or clubs. 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 types of professional boxing. These include Boxing (MMA), Kickboxing (Mixed Martial Arts), Muay Thai and Taekwondo.
Olympic boxing is performed at the Olympics. International standards dictate that boxers must wear 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:
- Techniques for punching
- Techniques for protecting yourself
- Footwork
- Stance
- Movement of the body
- Defense
- Combination
- Rotation
- Spare parts
Punching Techniques
There are seven kinds of punches: Left Hook, Right Hook, Uppercut, Cross, Straight, Overhand and Underhand. Each punch has its own technique. Some punches are more powerful than others. An uppercut, for instance, requires tremendous strength. On the other hand, a straight punch requires less power but it is faster than other punches.
There are many combinations of punches. These are combinations made up of several punches that can be used together to achieve one goal. An entire combination could have several parts. For example, a combination of a left and right hook will result in damage to the opponent’s jaw.
Guard Techniques
To defend himself from being attacked, a boxer uses his entire body. He does this by using his legs.
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. If the attacker is coming from the front, he will bend at the knees to avoid getting kicked on either side. However, if the attack comes from behind, he stands up straight and blocks the kick with his foot.
Elbows
Elbow strikes are very powerful because they inflict great pain. An elbow strike may be delivered directly or in an indirect manner. Directly refers to hitting your opponent with the forearm, while indirect means you hit him using another part of your arms.
Hands
Boxers use their hands to block incoming blows. Boxers raise their fists to block incoming blows and then move in the direction of the attacker’s attack. They then make contact with their attacker’s fist.
Knees
To absorb the impact of a punch to the stomach, abdomen, or chest, boxers should bend their knees. A lot of boxers use knee strikes to defend themselves.
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. Also, boxers must maintain their balance while delivering counter-attacks.
Stances
Boxing effectively requires a boxer to have a good stance. The way he defends him will be dictated by his stance. It determines his position and the direction he will face. There are many positions that boxers can adopt. These are the most popular:
- Low stance
- High stance
- Southpaw stance
- Western stance
Body Movement
In order to win a fight, a boxer must move around his opponent. This means changing your speed, position and rhythm.
Rotation
A boxer will rotate his arm when he is throwing a punch. 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 that is effective starts with a strong punch, and ends with one that is weak.
Sparring
Sparring is a training session that improves boxing skills. During sparring sessions, a boxer trains his mind as well as his body. Sparring is a way to learn how to fight without getting hurt.
Learning to box takes dedication and patience. You need to train hard and long in order to become a better boxer.
