LIAM SMITH and Chris Eubank Jr’s rematch has been cancelled.
The 34-year-old Liverpool ace stunned the 33-year-old middleweight in January with a brutal fourth-round knockout.
Liam Smith pulled off a surprise when he stopped favourite Eubank Jr in January’s initial fight
A June rerun was announced in April but then pushed back to July 1.
And now – with the details of Smith’s injury remaining a mystery – the bout has been scrapped.
Former super-welter world champ Smith said: “I’m gutted and sorry to all the fans about the postponement.
“I’ve always said a fully fit Liam Smith beats Chris Eubank Jr every time.
“I tried training through because I was desperate not to let anyone down but I’ve had to withdraw from the bout in July following the latest medical assessment this week.
“I’ll heal up now and then be fully fit for later in the summer.”
SunSport put speculation about the doomed bout to Boxxer promoter Ben Shalom on Monday, only for him to rebuff the rumours.
But now he faces trying to make a success of the remaining show going ahead at the 20,000-seater Manchester Arena and is giving away free drinks to make up for it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long do boxers train a day?
Boxing trainers typically train for at least four hours per day. They also learn new moves and practice punches. Boxers sometimes spar 10 times per semaine.
How to throw a jab
You can throw a jab by following this easy step-by–step guide.
- Get up with both feet.
- Raise your arm above your shoulder.
- Bring your fist down towards your target.
- After hitting your target, raise your arm upwards.
- Repeat steps 1 to 4.
What is Boxing and how does it work?
Boxing is a sport that involves two people who try to knock each other out by hitting them in the head and face. The object of boxing is to hit an opponent as hard as possible without hurting yourself. To achieve this, both boxers should be able to throw punches with high velocity. They must also have good hand-eye coordination.
How to protect yourself
When you’re being attacked, you must always protect your head. You want to avoid being punched. You must know how to stop an incoming punch. Here’s the way to do it.
- Square your shoulders and stand tall.
- Keep your elbows close to your sides.
- Your forearm can block the punch coming from your opponent.
- Counterattack immediately.
- Continue blocking until you see the attacker run away.
- Do not let up on your defense.
How can you improve your punching form?
Boxing is all about good punch form. You must develop good punch technique if you want to become a better boxer. These tips will help improve your punching skills.
- Keep your head high. You should keep your head high when throwing punches.
- Punch from the shoulder. If you are going to throw a punch, aim for the shoulder and not your chin.
- Pay attention to your feet. Keep your feet still when you are punching.
- Throw short, quick punches. Your body will be tired faster if you are throwing longer punches.
- Don’t forget about defense! Remember to stop incoming punches.
- Use your elbows. The best way to defend your self is with your elbows.
- Learn to use your legs. Properly using your legs will help you avoid being knocked down.
- Practice 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 you’re doing.
- Breathe. Proper breathing will improve your strength and energy.
- Relax. Do not worry about making mistakes. Just focus on learning new things.
- Be patient. Boxing isn’t easy. It takes time to perfect your skills.
- Never stop improving. As long as there is room for improvement, there will be room for improvement.
- Enjoy music. You can relax and focus during training by listening to music.
- View videos of professional fighters. You can be inspired by watching them fight.
- Read books. Reading helps you better understand boxing techniques.
- Take breaks. Sometimes it helps to take a break from boxing. Go outside to play soccer or basketball.
- Look for a coach. Coaching can make you more efficient at boxing.
- Push-ups: Push-ups help build strength and endurance.
Statistics
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External Links
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How To
Here are some basic skills in boxing
How to box effectively
Boxing is one of the most popular sports in the world. It consists of two opponents who try to knock out each other’s head. There are different rules for boxing, and they vary from one country to the next. There are three types: Amateur, Professional, or Olympic boxing.
Amateur boxing is usually practiced at school, college or university. This boxing style includes sparring sessions without protection, using padded gloves. Usually amateur boxing competitions consist of three rounds of five minutes each. There are many types of amateur boxing: Kickboxing, Muay Thai and Taekwondo.
Most professional boxing takes place in gyms, clubs, and 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 takes place at the Olympics. Boxers wear special protective gear, which must conform to international standards. The eight rounds last three minutes each and are held over eight rounds. Olympic boxing has only two styles, Light Flyweight vs Heavyweight.
These are the basic skills required to box.
- Punching techniques
- Guarding techniques
- Footwork
- Stance
- Moving your body
- Defense
- Combination
- Rotation
- Spares
Punching Techniques
There are seven kinds of punches: Left Hook, Right Hook, Uppercut, Cross, Straight, Overhand and Underhand. Each punch is unique. Some punches require greater strength than others. For example, an uppercut requires great force. On the contrary, a straight punch takes less power but is faster than most punches.
There are also many combinations. These are combinations made up of several punches that can be used together to achieve one goal. One combination can have many parts. An example of this is a left hook, followed by a right crossing. This will damage the opponent’s jaw.
Guard Techniques
Boxers protect themselves by protecting their bodies. He does this by using his legs, arms, elbows, hands, knees and feet.
Legs
Boxers must use their legs to defend themselves against kicks. If he gets kicked, he raises one leg and turns away from his attacker. To avoid being kicked on the sides, he bends at his knees when the attacker strikes from the front. However, if the attack comes from behind, he stands up straight and blocks the kick with his foot.
Elbows
Elbow strikes are very effective because they inflict much pain. An elbow strike can be delivered either directly or indirectly. Directly, you strike your opponent with your forearm. Indirectly, you hit him with another portion 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 make contact with the attacker’s fist.
Knees
A boxer should bend his knees in order to absorb any blows to his stomach, abdomen, chest or stomach. For defense purposes, knee strikes are common.
Feet
A boxer should take control of an attack and respond with counter-attacks. He can then gain distance from his opponent. A boxer must also maintain his balance when responding to an opponent’s counter-attack.
Stances
To box effectively, a boxer must establish a stance. The way he defends him will be dictated by his stance. It determines his position and the direction he will face. Boxers have many options for stances. Here are some of the more popular ones:
- Low stance
- High stance
- Southpaw stance
- Western stance
Move your body
A boxer must change his position, speed and rhythm in order to win the fight. This involves changing position, speed and rhythm.
Rotation
A boxer will rotate his arm when he is throwing a punch. The rotation is done at different speeds depending on the type of punch.
Combinations
The timing of each punch will determine the effectiveness and efficiency of a combination. A good combination starts with a strong punch and ends with a weak one.
Spare parts
Sparring is a practice session designed to improve boxing skills . A sparring session is where a boxer trains both his mind and his body. The goal of sparring is to learn to fight, and not to get hurt.
Learning to box takes dedication and patience. Boxing is a sport that requires dedication and perseverance.
