NAOYA INOUE is looking to become a four-weight world champion as he takes on Stephen Fulton in a huge Tokyo clash.
Regarded as one of the best boxers in the world, Inoue is undefeated and boasts and impressive knockout ratio.
Naoya Inoue knocked out Nonito Donaire last summer
Stephen Fulton holds the WBC and WBO titles at super-bantamweight
Fulton, however, is no slouch himself and holds the WBC and WBO belts at super-bantamweight, which Inoue will experience for the first time.
The Philadelphia fighter has big wins over Angelo Leo, Brandon Figueroa and Danny Roman.
Inoue is coming off a victory over Brit Paul Butler at bantamweight, where he won all four belts.
And now he’s looking to reign supreme at 122lbs, but he’s chosen an incredibly tricky opponent in Fulton.
When is Inoue vs Fulton?
Fulton’s big clash against Inoue will take place on Tuesday, July 25.
Ring-walks will get going from around 11.30am BST.
Inoue vs Fulton will be held at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan.
What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
Inoue vs Fulton will be shown live on Sky Sports Arena in the UK.
You can live stream the action from the NOW TV or Sky Go app, both of which are available for download from your mobile or tablet device.
Inoue vs Fulton full card
- Stephen Fulton vs. Naoya Inoue for the WBC and WBO Super-bantamweight titles
- Robeisy Ramirez vs. Satoshi Shimizu for the WBO featherweight title
- Chihiro Iwashita vs. Hiroyuki Takahara; Super-featherweight
- Kanamu Sakama vs. Ryu Horikawa; Super-flyweight
- Taiga Imanaga vs. Hebi Marapu; Lightweight
- Yoshiki Takei vs. Ronnie Baldonado; Super-bantamweight
- Yuki Kajitani vs. Masato Shinoda; Super-flyweight
- Kenta Yamakawa vs. Ryosuke Nakamura; Featherweight
- Takero Kitano vs. Kenta Kawakami; Featherweight
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you train yourself to box?
Yes, it is possible to learn how to box. It is easy to find a gym that offers boxing classes in your area and then join one. You can find free classes at most gyms, or you can search for nearby boxing clubs via Google.
You will also need gloves, mouthpieces and headgear to sparring with your partners. Once you’ve got all of that, you can begin practicing your punches and kicks.
What is Boxing and how does it work?
Boxing is a sport where two people try to knock out each other by hitting them in their head and faces. Boxing is a sport where you aim to knock out your opponent as hard and as painlessly as possible. Both boxers need to be able throw punches at high speeds in order to achieve this. They must also have good hand eye coordination.
How do you practice boxing punches?
Boxing punches are practiced using a punching bag. The bag is used to practice boxing punches until you feel confident. You can then move on to another area of your body. Once you feel comfortable with one area, you’ll move on to the next.
How many punches is a human capable of taking?
A punch is defined as “a blow delivered from a fist”. Humans can only withstand one punch at a time. You are punching someone in the face if they hit you. You cannot hit him/her back. That would be two punches.
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How To
Here are the Essential Skills of Boxing
How to box effectively
Boxing has become a very popular sport. It is made up of two competitors who aim to knock the head off each other. The rules of boxing vary from country to country. There are three types: Amateur, Professional, or Olympic boxing.
Amateur boxing is usually practiced at school, college or university. This form of boxing involves sparring with no protection and using padded gloves. 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 professionals are usually trained in clubs, gyms, or stadiums. They are protected by protective equipment like a mouthpiece, nose protector, shinguards, elbow pads and knee pads, waist belt, and groin protection. Six rounds of professional boxing last four minutes each. There are many styles to professional boxing.
Olympic boxing is done at the Olympics. Special protective gear must be worn by boxers to ensure compliance with international standards. Each round lasts three minutes and is made up of eight rounds. There are only two styles of Olympic boxing; Light Flyweight and Heavyweight.
The basics of boxing are:
- Techniques for punching
- Guarding techniques
- Footwork
- Stance
- Body movement
- Defense
- Combination
- Rotation
- Spare parts
Punching Techniques
There are seven types of punches available: Left Hook and Right Hook, Cross, Cross, Straight, Underhand, Overhand, Cross, Straight, Cross, Straight, Cross, Straight, and Overhand. Each punch has its own technique. Some punches require greater strength than others. An example of this is an uppercut, which requires tremendous force. However, a straight punch is much more powerful and faster than other punches.
There are many combinations that can be used to punch. These are combinations that combine punches to accomplish a particular goal. A combination may contain several parts. For example, a combination of a left and right hook will result in damage to the opponent’s jaw.
Guard Techniques
Boxers use their bodies to defend themselves against attack. He does this by using his legs.
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. You can deliver an elbow strike directly or indirectly. Directly means you hit your opponent directly with your forearm. While indirectly, it means you hit him with another section of your arm.
Hands
Boxers use their hands to block incoming blows. To do this, they raise their fists higher than their heads and move their arms in the direction that the attack is coming. They then make contact with their attacker’s fist.
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 are often used for defense purposes.
Feet
If he is being attacked, a boxer must take a step back and counter-attack. He can then 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 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 the most commonly used ones:
- 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 positions, speed, rhythm and timing.
Rotation
To increase his punching power, a boxer rotates when he throws 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 good combination starts with a strong punch and ends with a weak one.
Spare parts
Sparring, a boxing practice session, is designed to improve your boxing skills. Sparring allows a boxer to improve his mental and physical skills. The purpose of sparring is, in short, to learn how fight and not get hurt.
To sum it all, boxing requires patience and dedication. To be a better boxer you need to train hard.
