BOXING legend Oscar De La Hoya wowed his fans has he showed off his shredded abs on social media.
The boxer retired in 2008 but has not let that stop him from maintaining his impressive physique.
Oscar De La Hoya posted a video of himself sparring
Fans could not believe how he had kept himself in shape
He hung up his gloves after losing to Manny Pacquiao, but has continued to keep himself in good shape.
The American, who now works as a promoter for the sport, shared his achievement with his 979k followers on Instagram.
He posted a video of himself sparring along with the caption: “2023 is about peace and freedom.
“Changes in life are not easy when you decide you wanna better yourself.
“I’m getting ahead and working out my mind, body and soul starting now!!! FYI I had to run to the restroom after my workout because I ate nine tamales.”
And his fans were impressed with his fitness, as one commented: “Dam the Golden Boy ripped up.”
A second wrote: “Looking Great! Merry Christmas champ.”
A third said: “How n the hell that dude’s abs look better at 50 than they did at 25?”
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A fourth added: “How is he more ripped now than he was in his prime lol.”
Last year De La Hoya called out Floyd Mayweather for a sensational rematch after he was hospitalised with Covid.
De La Hoya told TMZ Sports: “Personally, right now I’m not motivated because of Covid.
“I was actually in great shape and then Covid hit me, so my morale right now is a little low in terms of me fighting in the ring personally.
“But come January, I’m sure I will get right back into it and start training again and prepare myself mentally first.
“But I do want to get out there again, possibly Cinco De Mayo (May 5).
“Who knows, it could be Floyd Mayweather.
“It’s probably the biggest fight you could make today.”
The retired boxer is dating Holly Sonders
She has a tattoo of him on her back
She is best known for being a golfer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum number of punches a person can take?
A punch can be defined as “a blow delivered with a fist”. Only one punch can be sustained by a human. You are punching someone in the face if they hit you. You cannot hit someone’s back. That would be two punches.
What are some of the benefits of boxing
Boxing has many health benefits. Boxing has many health benefits. It helps strengthen your bones and muscles. Boxing improves coordination and reflexes. It also strengthens your heart and lungs. The best part about boxing? It doesn’t require special equipment. You can use any item you have at home.
How long does it take you to learn how to box?
Boxing is one the oldest forms of martial arts. The first recorded boxing match was held in China around 2200 BC. Boxing has existed for thousands upon thousands of generations. Today, boxing is still popular among athletes and celebrities. It takes approximately 10 months to master boxing.
The reason why it takes so long to learn boxing is because it involves many different types of movements. To perform each movement properly, you need specific muscles. These muscles take time to build.
You can learn how to move your body and then you can begin practicing any type boxing technique. Each technique will become easier over time.
How can a beginner begin boxing at home
Boxing is one of the oldest sports known to man. Boxing was initially developed by ancient warriors to defeat enemies. Boxing is still widely practised today. Boxing is not something you need to do in a gym. To box, all you need are a pair gloves and punching bags.
You can also find local amateur boxing clubs where you can join and get trained by professional coaches. When you are proficient in basic punches and combinations you will be ready to compete at tournaments.
What is the difference of a left-hook and a right-cross?
A left hook is thrown from the side of the body while a right cross is thrown from the front of the body.
A left hook is thrown facing the opponent with the back hand. The elbow is bent 90°. The wrist is turned 45° toward opponent.
With the palm facing the opponent, a right cross is performed. The elbow should be straight. The opponent’s wrist is rotated 45 degrees to the side.
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How To
These are the basic skills of boxing
How to box effectively
Boxing has become a very popular sport. It involves two people who attempt to knock each other out of their heads. Different countries have different rules. There are three main types of boxing: Amateur boxing, Professional boxing, and Olympic boxing.
Amateur boxing is often 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 wear protective equipment such as mouthpiece, nose guard, shin guards, elbow pads, knee pads, waist belt and groin protector. Professional boxing contests last six rounds and last for four minutes each. There are many types of professional boxing. These include Boxing (MMA), Kickboxing (Mixed Martial Arts), Muay Thai and Taekwondo.
Olympic boxing takes place at the Olympics. Special protective gear must be worn by boxers to ensure compliance with international standards. The competition lasts approximately three minutes for each round. Only two types of Olympic boxing are available: Light Flyweight or Heavyweight.
Boxing’s fundamental skills are:
- Punching techniques
- Guarding techniques
- Footwork
- Stance
- Move your body
- Defense
- Combination
- Rotation
- Spare parts
Punching Techniques
There are seven types. Each punch has its own technique. Some punches require greater strength than others. For example, an uppercut is a powerful punch. A straight punch on the other side requires less power, but is more effective 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 left hook followed by a right cross will cause damage to the opponent’s jaw.
Guard Techniques
To defend himself from being attacked, a boxer uses his entire body. He uses his arms, legs, elbows, knees, knees, and feet to do this.
Legs
To defend against kicks, a boxer should use his legs. 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 is from the side, he will bend his knees to avoid being kicked on the side.
Elbows
Because they cause great pain, elbow strikes are extremely effective. An elbow strike can be delivered 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 so, they raise their fists above their head and move them towards the direction of the attack. They then make contact with their attacker’s fist.
Knees
To absorb the impact of a punch to the stomach, abdomen, or chest, boxers should bend their knees. Knee strikes are often used for defense purposes.
Feet
When attacked, a boxer should step back and deliver counter-attacks. He can then gain distance from his opponent. Also, boxers must maintain their balance while delivering counter-attacks.
Stances
A boxer must have a stance in order to be effective at boxing. The way he defends him will be dictated by his stance. It determines his position and the direction he will face. Boxers have many stances to choose from. Here are some of the more popular ones:
- Low stance
- High stance
- Southpaw stance
- Western stance
Body Movement
To win a fight, a fighter must move around the opponent. This includes changing speed, position and rhythm.
Rotation
Boxers rotate their arms when they throw 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 will determine the effectiveness and efficiency of a combination. A combination is good if it starts with a strong punch then ends with a weaker one.
Sparring
Sparring is an exercise session to improve boxing skills. During sparring sessions, a boxer trains his mind as well as his body. The goal of sparring is to learn to fight, and not to get hurt.
You need to have patience and dedication in order to learn how boxing works. To be a better boxer you need to train hard.
