OLEKSANDR USYK doesn’t even care about Tyson Fury’s WBC world title any more – he just wants to beat him up.
The 34-year-old Gypsy King turned down a mega-money Saudi Arabia offer to fight Ukraine’s WBA, IBF and WBO champ last year, to decide an undisputed ruler.
Oleksandr Usyk ‘needs’ to fight Tyson Fury
The Ukrainian is not even bothered about taking Fury’s belt – he just wants to fight
And when they tried to renegotiate for a Wembley showdown Fury made so many demands for purse splits and rematch clauses that the 36-year-old walked away and accepted on August 26 mandatory defence against Daniel Dubois instead.
London 2012 gold winner Usyk has always dreamed of replicating his four-belt cruiserweight dominance up in the blue-riband division.
But Fury will instead face MMA giant Francis Ngannou in a ten-round crossover exhibition in Saudi Arabia.
Usyk said: “I don’t think about Fury at all, I just need to meet him in the ring.
“I don’t care about the belt any more. I need him. The WBC title is just a little extra motivation but the people and the fans just need to see us fight.
“We need to fight, we need to fight. People will talk about this fight for 20, 30, 40 years so we need to have the fight.
Usyk has been called almost every possible expletive by the Morecambe showman, with “gap-toothed rabbit” the least offensive.
But the moustachioed mastermind is too cool to hurl insults when he would much prefer to throw his fists in Fury’s direction.
“He’s beautiful,” Usyk said about the undefeated 20st superstar. “He’s funny.”
Team Usyk won the purse bid and are holding the bout in the Polish city of Wroclaw, where around 200,000 Ukrainians are believed to have taken refuge from the Russian invasion.
It is the closest the southpaw can get to fighting in his ravaged homeland and it sounds like he is keener than ever to put on a show for his people, on the weekend of their annual Independence celebrations.
“I think highly of Dubois,” he grinned in traditional Cossack clothes.
“He’s a nice guy and a good athlete.
“I have all the respect for him and his team but we need to finish talking and see each other on August 26.
“I am going to destroy my enemy and bring peace.”
Dynamite Dan is a 9-1 longshot with some bookies – after losing to Joe Joyce in 2020 and getting dropped three times in the first round of his December win over unknown Kevin Lerena.
But he wants to upset the applecart and odds with a destructive changing of the guard.
“Usyk has been a great champion but the belts will come home with me,” he said.
“I need to outdo him at everything, I need to unleash hell on this guy.
“I was born for this. Everything has led to me getting here. I am different and you guys will see that.
“The bookies can say what they want, it takes the pressure off me. I am just ready to take those belts away with me back home.”
Usyk will take on Daniel Dubois on October 26
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the advantages of learning to box
These are the reasons you need to learn how box.
- It builds confidence. Boxing will teach you how to deal with bullies and other bullies.
- It improves your physical and mental health. Boxing increases muscle mass. Muscle mass is what makes you stronger.
- It helps you to learn self-defense skills. When you learn how to fight, you learn how to protect yourself.
- It develops your mental toughness. Mental toughness is vital when facing difficult situations.
- It gives you a sense of accomplishment. Once you have mastered a technique, you will feel like a true boxer.
- It’s fun! It’s great fun to get punched in your stomach.
- It’s cheap. It only takes a pair if boxing gloves, and a punchingbag.
- It doesn’t require much space
How can I practice boxing without a partner?
So, if you want to practice boxing without a partner, you can simply watch professional boxing matches on TV. You could also look for an amateur boxing club in your area. Amateur boxing clubs often hold regular training sessions. These sessions are often attended by sparring partners who share the same pads.
You can also use punching bags to practice boxing. Just make sure that you’re wearing protective gear such as boxing gloves before hitting the bag.
What is Boxing?
Boxing is a sport where two people try to knock out each other by hitting them in their head and faces. The object of boxing is to hit an opponent as hard as possible without hurting yourself. In order for this to happen, both boxers must be able to throw punches at high speed. They must also be able to coordinate their hand-eye movements.
How can my punching form be improved?
Punching form is one of the most important parts of boxing. You must develop good punch technique if you want to become a better boxer. These are some tips that will help you improve your punching technique.
- Keep your head up. While throwing punches, keep your head up.
- Punch from the shoulder. If you are going to throw a punch, aim for the shoulder and not your chin.
- Focus on your feet. Try not to move your feet when you’re punching.
- Give short, fast punches. To fatigue you more quickly, throw more punches.
- 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.
- Learn how to use your legs. Properly using your legs will help you avoid being knocked down.
- Always practice. Even if you feel tired, continue training. To be a good coach, you need to practice.
- Have fun Enjoy what you are doing.
- Breathe. 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 perfect your skills.
- Never stop improving. As long as there is room for improvement, there will be room for improvement.
- You can listen to music. Music can help you relax and concentrate during training.
- See videos of professional boxers. You may be inspired to work harder by watching them compete.
- Read books. Reading helps you to understand boxing techniques.
- Pause. Sometimes it helps to take a break from boxing. Go outside to play soccer or basketball.
- Find a coach. Having a coach who knows boxing well can help you improve faster.
- Do push-ups. Push-ups are great to build strength and endurance.
How to defend yourself
Always defend your head when you’re being attacked. You want to avoid being punched. To do this, you will need to learn how to prevent an incoming punch. Here’s the way to do it.
- Stand tall and square yourshoulders.
- Keep your elbows close together.
- Your forearm can block the punch coming from your opponent.
- Counterattack immediately.
- Continue blocking until your attacker runs off.
- Never give up on your defense.
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 effectively box
Boxing is a popular sport. It involves two people who attempt to knock each other out of their heads. Boxing rules vary from one country or another. There are three types: Amateur, Professional, or Olympic boxing.
Amateur boxing is often practiced at school, college, or university. This type includes sparring sessions using padded gloves, but without protection. Amateur boxing competitions usually last three rounds and last five minutes each. There are many styles to amateur boxing like Kickboxing. Muay Thai. Taekwondo. Karate. Judo. Wrestling.
Professional boxing is usually practiced in gyms, clubs or 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. Professional boxing competitions consist of six rounds lasting four minutes each. There are many styles of professional boxing: Boxing, MMA (Mixed Martial Arts), Kickboxing and Muay Thai.
Olympic boxing is practiced at the Olympics. International standards dictate that boxers must wear protective gear. The competition lasts approximately three minutes for each round. Only two types of Olympic boxing are available: Light Flyweight or Heavyweight.
These are the basic skills required to box.
- Punching techniques
- Techniques for protecting yourself
- Footwork
- Stance
- The body moves
- Defense
- Combination
- Rotation
- Spare parts
Punching Techniques
There are seven types. Each punch is unique. Some punches need more power than others. An uppercut, for instance, requires tremendous strength. A straight punch, on the other hand requires less power and is quicker than other punches.
There are also various punching combinations. These are combinations of punches which work together to achieve a goal. A combination may contain several parts. A combination may include multiple parts. For example, damage to the jaw of an opponent can be caused by a left hook and a right cross.
Guard Techniques
A boxer protects himself by using his body. He does so by using his arms, elbows and hands as well as his knees, knees and 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. To avoid being kicked on his side, he will bend his knees if the attack is 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 powerful because they inflict great pain. You can either deliver an elbow strike directly, or indirectly. Directly means that you hit your opponent with your forearm while indirectly means that you hit him with another part 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. The attacker’s fist is then in their face.
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. He can then gain distance from his opponent. Boxers should also keep their balance when counter-attacking.
Stances
Boxing is only possible if a boxer has a clear stance. The way he defends him will be dictated by his stance. It is how he positions himself and where he faces the opponent. Boxers can take many different stances. These are the most popular:
- Low stance
- High stance
- Southpaw stance
- Western stance
The Body Movement
A boxer must be able to move around his opponent in order to win a 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. Depending on what punch is being thrown, the speed of rotation varies.
Combinations
The timing of each punch will determine the effectiveness and efficiency of a combination. A combination that works well starts with strong punches and ends with weak ones is a winning combination.
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.
It is important to be patient and dedicated when learning how to box. To become a better fighter, you have to train hard and continue to work.
