OLEKSANDR USYK has reportedly opened the door to a Ukraine versus Russia boxing battle against Alexander Povetkin.
The pound-for-pound star this year enlisted with the Kyiv Territorial Defence after Russia’s invasion.
Oleksandr Usyk has reportedly opened the door to fighting Alexander Povetkin
Russian Alexander Povetkin is retired from boxing
But he fled in the summer to train for his rematch with Anthony Joshua, 33, which he won on points in August.
Usyk, 35, has since returned to his war-torn family and shelved a unification bout with Tyson Fury, 34, after doing so.
The heavyweight, who branded Vladimir Putin “very weak”, was quizzed on fighting Russians.
In response, he told Polish site Interia: “What’s this for? I’ve beaten them so many times!”
In his professional career, Usyk only beat two opponents from Russia but made a career out of it during his amateur reign.
Povetkin, 43, retired from boxing in June 2021 after being knocked out in his rematch with Dillian Whyte, 34.
Asked about a potential fight, Usyk said: “Well, I would have done that. I’d have no choice but to slap him hard.”
Fury, 34, returns on December 3 in a trilogy bout against Derek Chisora, 38, who he beat one-sidedly in 2011 and 2014.
But talks are already underway for the heavyweight division’s first ever four-belt undisputed bout next year in Saudi Arabia.
Usyk said: “We’ll have to come to terms with this. Sport is sport and business is business.
“For me, boxing is just a sport, and for those who organize it, it’s big business. There are two boxers in the ring. Their job is to box.
“Everything else is organizers, sponsors and many other factors to be considered.
“As soon as we establish everything, we will come to an agreement, we will sign official documents – we will work.”
Oleksandr Usyk, promoter Bob Arum and Tyson Fury
Frequently Asked Questions
How do boxers train for beginners?
Boxing is one of the oldest sports in existence, but it was only recently that boxing became popular again. Boxing is a sport that involves two fighters fighting each other in a boxing ring. They punch one another until one falls.
Find out if you are interested in boxing before you start thinking about becoming a boxer. You can view some fights on YouTube to experience what it’s like to punch someone. Once you decide whether you would enjoy being a boxer, you’ll need to choose which style of fighting you’d prefer.
How long does it usually take to become an elite boxer?
Professional boxing requires dedication and years of hardwork. If you want to become a professional boxer, you’ll need to dedicate at least 10 hours per week to training.
What is the average time it takes to learn to box.
Boxing can be considered one of the oldest and most well-known martial arts. China is where the first known boxing match took place in 2200 BC. For thousands of years, boxing has been practiced. Today, boxing is still loved by celebrities and athletes. Boxing takes 10 months to master.
It takes so long for boxing to be learned because there are many types of movements involved. Each movement requires a specific set of muscles to work properly. This is why it takes time for these muscles to grow.
You can learn how to move your body and then you can begin practicing any type boxing technique. As you get more proficient at each technique, you will be able to improve your skills.
How do you practice boxing punches?
You can practice boxing using a punching bags. You’ll need to keep punching the bag until you feel you have mastered the technique. Then you move onto another part of your body. Once you feel you are comfortable in one area, you can move on to another.
Do I have to fight in order to train boxing?
Boxing is not possible without fighting. It takes hard work to improve your boxing technique. But if you do, you’ll find that you can improve your boxing technique, speed, endurance, strength, and stamina.
A good fight will help you improve your boxing technique. Pay attention to how they move and throw punches. Also, observe how they defend themselves. Next, try to copy their moves.
The next step is to spar with another boxer. This is where you will see if your boxing technique has improved. You will also be able to see how fast you punch, how strong your punches are, and how well it blocks incoming punches when sparring.
Finally, practice your boxing skills with drills. Practice makes perfect, so be patient and persistent.
Statistics
- It is just like normal sparring with a partner, but you want to throw punches at 75% of your normal speed. (wikihow.com)
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How To
How to box for training
How to learn to box for exercise
Boxing is a sport that improves self confidence and physical fitness. Boxing is a popular sport. It requires speed, strength, agility, stamina and coordination.
Learning how to box is a great way to get fit and feel good about yourself. You’ll love the activity and want to continue it.
There are many options for boxing training. Some are held at health clubs or gyms, while others can be done at home. Online courses are available that you can access anywhere in the world.
When choosing a program, make sure that it meets your goals and fits into your lifestyle. The best programs are those that focus on building muscle mass, increasing flexibility, improving cardiovascular endurance, and improving overall well-being.
It’s important to decide whether you prefer a beginner-level course or one that is more advanced. Beginner’s programs usually teach basic techniques and drills such as shadowboxing, sparring, mitt work, and punching combinations. Advanced programs usually cover more complicated movements and offer more options.
These programs are generally less expensive than $100 and last for eight weeks. These programs don’t give any nutritional, weight loss, or injury prevention advice.
Advanced programs generally last around six months and cost approximately $300. They can include nutrition advice, stretching routines, warm up exercises, and instructions on proper technique. Some programs offer resistance training (such lifting weights) as well as aerobic conditioning (such running).
