OLEKSANDR USYK has revealed he opted NOT to knock out Anthony Joshua in their back-to-back fights.
The pound-for-pound king claimed and defended the unified heavyweight titles against AJ in their Tottenham tussle in September 2021 and their Saudi showdown last August.
Oleksandr Usyk hurt Anthony Joshua in the final round of their Tottenham tussle
The Ukranian did so again in the tenth round of their Saudi rematch
Usyk didn’t want to hurt Joshua in front of his loved ones
Undefeated Ukrainian Usyk hurt Joshua in the 12th round of their first clash and did so again in the tenth of their rematch – although he decided against shutting the Brit’s lights out.
When asked why he didn’t go in for the kill, the slick southpaw asked: “Why are you so bloodthirsty?
“There is victory, everything is fine. Why is it necessary for a person to fall?”
Usyk, 36, didn’t want to put Joshua on the canvas in front of his loved ones – in particular his mum and dad.
He continued: “He has a mother and father. This is a big chunk of health if a person falls. I’m not for that.”
Victory in his rematch with Joshua set Uysk up for a blockbuster undisputed heavyweight title fight with Tyson Fury.
But the mouthwatering showdown collapsed last month after Team Usyk got tired of Fury moving goalposts after agreeing to a 70-30 split in favour of The Gypsy King.
Usyk said: “I see that nothing is going on, he is trying to play us, and I said, ‘That’s all, bye.’
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“He says, ’70/30, I am the king. It’s all thanks to me.’
“I don’t respond to that. I understand that this is a mental game.
“The king is the king. And the king does not need to shout that he is the king.”
He added: “He is trying very hard to copy the great Muhammad Ali, but the copy is very bad.”
Usyk is now on course to lock horns with the mandatory challenger for his WBA heavyweight title – Daniel Dubois – in the summer.
He said of the fight: “I will go to Britain, I love it very much. My first big achievements were in Britain.
“Then Anthony Joshua. I like this place, I like the fans, the people.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best ways to learn boxing defense from home?
Boxing has been around since the dawn of time. Boxing is also one of most difficult sports to learn. You don’t just punch someone in the face and knock him out. You must know how to defend yourself from punches and kicks.
The first thing you need to do is find a boxing gym near you. Once you have found a suitable place to train you’ll need some gloves or headgear. Gloves protect your hands and the headgear your head. You’ll also need to wear shorts and a T-shirt.
Once you have everything you need, you will need to warm up. You can start slowly and then increase speed gradually. If you feel ready, get on the bag and start sparring with another boxer. Do not worry if you make a mistake. Don’t worry if you miss. Just keep trying until it works.
What does it take to become professional boxer?
Professional boxing requires years of dedication and hard work. To become a professional fighter, you will need to devote at least 10 hours per weeks to training.
What are the benefits to learning how to box?
The following are reasons why you should learn how to box.
- It builds confidence. Boxing will teach you how to deal with bullies and other bullies.
- It can improve your health. Boxing helps build muscle mass. Muscle mass will make you stronger.
- It teaches self defense skills. When you learn how to fight, you learn how to protect yourself.
- It builds mental toughness. Mental toughness is important when you’re facing challenges.
- This gives you an incredible sense of achievement. When you master a particular technique, it will make you feel like a true fighter.
- It’s fun! It’s fun!
- It’s cheap. All you need to do is get a pair or boxing gloves.
- It doesn’t require much space
How long does it take you to learn boxing
Boxing takes 3 months to learn. This includes learning the basics like footwork, balance, and stance. It’s important to remember that boxing is not only about throwing punches. It’s important to be able to block and dodge punches.
How many punches can a human take?
A punch can be defined as “a blow delivered with a fist”. A punch can only be taken once per person. If someone punches you in the face you are being punched. You cannot hit the person back. This would be two punches.
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How To
Here are the Essential Skills of Boxing
How to box effectively
Boxing is a popular sport. It is a fight between two opponents. There are different rules for boxing, and they vary from one country to the next. There are three main types of boxing: Amateur boxing, Professional boxing, and Olympic boxing.
Amateur boxing can be practiced at school or college. This type of boxing includes sparring sessions with padded gloves and without any protection. Amateur boxing matches usually consist of three rounds lasting five minutes each. There are many types of amateur boxing: Kickboxing, Muay Thai and Taekwondo.
Boxing is often practiced in gyms or clubs. They wear protective equipment such as mouthpiece, nose guard, shin guards, elbow pads, knee pads, waist belt and groin protector. Professional boxing competitions include six rounds of 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. 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.
The basic skills of boxing are:
- Punching techniques
- Guarding techniques
- Footwork
- Stance
- Move your body
- Defense
- Combination
- Rotation
- Sparring
Punching Techniques
There are seven types: Left Hook (right hook), Right Hook (uppercut), Cross (cross), Straight, Overhand, Underhand. Each punch is different. Some punches need more power than others. A strong uppercut for example requires a lot of force. On the contrary, a straight punch takes less power but is faster than most punches.
There are many combinations that can be used to punch. These are combinations made up of several punches that can be used together to achieve one goal. One combination can have many parts. For example, a combination of a left and right hook will result in damage to the opponent’s jaw.
Guard Techniques
Boxers protect themselves by protecting their bodies. He does this using his legs and arms, elbows as well as 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. If the attack comes from the front, then he bends his knees to avoid being kicked on the side. If the attack comes from behind, however, he can stand straight up and block the kick by his foot.
Elbows
Elbow strikes are very powerful because they inflict great 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 the power of their hands to block any 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. Then, they touch the attacker’s hand.
Knees
Boxers should bend their knees when receiving blows to the abdomen, stomach, or chest. Defense purposes are often served by knee strikes.
Feet
A boxer should take control of an attack and respond with counter-attacks. This way, he can gain distance between himself and his opponent. Additionally, boxers need to maintain their balance when they counter-attack.
Stances
A boxer must have a stance in order to be effective at boxing. How he defends his self will depend on how he stances. It determines his position and the direction he will face. Boxers have many options for stances. Here are the most commonly used ones:
- Low stance
- High stance
- Southpaw stance
- Western stance
Moving your body
A boxer must change his position, speed and rhythm in order to win the fight. This means changing your speed, position and rhythm.
Rotation
When a boxer throws a punch, he rotates in order to increase the reach of his arm. Different types of punches require different speeds for the rotation.
Combinations
The timing of each individual punch affects the effectiveness or failure of a combination. A combination of strong and weak punches will produce a good result.
Sparring
Sparring, a boxing practice session, is designed to improve your boxing skills. A sparring session is where a boxer trains both his mind and his body. The purpose of sparring is, in short, to learn how fight and not get hurt.
It is important to be patient and dedicated when learning how to box. To become a better boxer, you must train hard and for a long time.
