BRITISH boxing legend Ricky Hatton says he “felt like ripping the TV off the wall” after Anthony Joshua’s meltdown in the aftermath of his rematch loss to Oleksandr Usyk.
Joshua, 33, was beaten by Ukrainian Usyk twice but his emotions got the better of him after their rematch for the WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight titles.
Joshua chucked Usyk’s belts out of the ring following his rematch loss
Hatton says he wanted to rip his TV off the wall
The Brit chucked Usyk’s belts out of the ring before grabbing a mic and going on a bizarre rant after the split decision loss.
And Hatton has taken aim at Joshua’s team for not stepping in and stopping him from embarrassing himself.
In fact, Hatton who was in Tenerife at the time, “felt like ripping the TV off the wall” as Joshua spoke on the mic to the Saudi crowd.
Hatton told Secondsout: “Obviously, he didn’t take the final decision kindly.
“He went up to the opposite corner, giving them the fist a little bit. That was too heavy for my liking.
“Someone in that corner should have turned around and said, ‘Oh, AJ is losing it.’ Emotions are all over in a fight of that magnitude.
“You just got beat, I get it, and it should have been someone putting their arm around him and saying, ‘Hey AJ, come on, mate. Let’s get out of the ring because you’re not too good.’
“No, they allowed it to happen. They allowed him to chuck belts out of the ring.
“They allowed him to get the microphone. What was his corner doing when they saw him with the microphone? He should never be in anyone’s corner again that lot. Shocking behaviour, shocking corner work.
“Not everyone is having a pop at AJ. AJ could have been saved from all of that stuff by his team. It’s all about having the good team around me.
“That’s why I pretty much had the same team my whole career. Nobody knows you better than the people that have been with you your whole life.
“They obviously come over from America. I have no idea why they came over. I think they could have done a lot better for AJ in the corner.
“I think that could have been stopped. If I had been in the corner, that would have never have happened because you could see him losing it.
“He needed an arm around him. ‘Come on, mate, let’s get back to the corner.’
“They just stood there and watched him. I was in Tenerife watching it. I felt like ripping the TV off the wall.”
Hatton is confident Joshua has some big heavyweight fights left in him.
There were negotiations over a WBC title fight with Tyson Fury, but both parties couldn’t agree a deal.
Hatton continued: “There’s still a lot of good heavyweight fights out there for him to get involved in. Hopefully, he’ll find one.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits to learning how to box?
These are the reasons you need to learn how box.
- It builds confidence. Learn to box can give you courage to confront bullies or any other person who might bully you.
- It improves your physical and mental health. Boxing can help build muscle mass. Muscle mass makes you more powerful.
- It teaches self defense skills. Learning how to fight is the first step to protecting yourself.
- It improves your mental toughness. Mental toughness is important when you’re facing challenges.
- It can give you a feeling of accomplishment. Once you’ve mastered a certain technique, you’ll feel like a real boxer.
- It’s fun! There’s nothing better than getting punched in the stomach.
- It’s cheap. You only need a pair boxing gloves and punching bag.
- It doesn’t take up too much space
What is the best way to learn boxing without fighting?
Fighting is the only way to train boxing. 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. The first step towards improving your boxing technique is to watch some good fighters. Watch their moves, how they throw the punches, and how you defend yourself. Try to imitate their movements.
The next step is to spar with another boxer. You’ll be able to see how you’ve improved your fighting technique. When you spar, you’ll also notice how fast you can punch, how strong your punches feel, and how well you block incoming punches.
Doing drills is another way to improve your boxing skills. Practice makes perfect, so be patient and persistent.
What is the difference between left hook and right cross?
A left hook is thrown to the side of your body, while a right-cross is thrown to the front.
A left hook is thrown with the back of the hand facing the opponent’s face. The elbow is bent 90 degrees and the wrist is turned 45 degrees toward the opponent.
A right cross can be thrown with the palm facing towards the opponent’s face, and the elbow straight. The opponent’s wrist is rotated 45 degrees to the side.
How can you box punches properly?
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 confident with the area, move on to next.
What is the average time it takes to learn boxing?
Learning boxing takes around 3 months. This includes learning how to do footwork, stand, and balance. It’s important that you remember that boxing doesn’t only involve throwing punches. It’s important to be able to block and dodge punches.
How many punches does a human take to get through a round?
A punch is defined as “a blow delivered from a fist”. The human body can only take one punch at a given time. If someone punches you in the face you are being punched. You cannot hit him/her back. That would mean two punches.So, technically speaking, humans can only take one punch at a time!
How can I box without a partner?
If you are looking to box with a partner but don’t want to train, you can just watch the professional boxing matches on TV. Or you can find an amateur boxing club near you. Amateur boxing clubs often hold regular training sessions. These sessions are often attended by sparring partners who share the same pads.
Boxing can also be practiced using punching bags. Before hitting the bag you should make sure you are wearing protective gear, such as gloves.
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How To
Here are some basic skills in boxing
How to box efficiently
Boxing is the most loved sport in the world. Two opponents fight each other to the death. The rules of boxing vary from country to country. There are three types: Amateur, Professional, or Olympic boxing.
Amateur boxing may be done at school, college, and university. This boxing style includes sparring sessions without protection, using padded gloves. Amateur boxing competitions typically last for three rounds, each lasting five minutes. There are many different styles of amateur boxing including Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Taekwondo, Karate, Judo, Wrestling and others.
Boxing professionals are usually trained in clubs, gyms, or stadiums. They have protective equipment such as mouthpieces. Six rounds of professional boxing last four minutes each. There are many types of professional boxing. These include Boxing (MMA), Kickboxing (Mixed Martial Arts), Muay Thai and Taekwondo.
Olympic boxing is done at the Olympics. Boxers wear special protective gear, which must conform to international standards. The competition lasts approximately three minutes for each round. Olympic boxing can be divided into two types: Light Flyweight (Heavyweight) and Heavyweight (Light Flyweight).
Boxing is based on the following skills:
- Punching techniques
- Guarding techniques
- Footwork
- Stance
- The body moves
- Defense
- Combination
- Rotation
- Spare parts
Punching Techniques
There are seven types: Left Hook (right hook), Right Hook (uppercut), Cross (cross), Straight, Overhand, Underhand. Each punch is unique. Some punches require more force than others. An example of this is an uppercut, which requires tremendous force. A straight punch on the other side requires less power, but is more effective than other punches.
There are also various punching combinations. These are combinations of punches which work together to achieve a goal. A combination can contain multiple parts. For example, a left hook followed by a right cross will cause 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
A boxer must use his legs to defend against kicks. When he receives a kick, he raises his leg and moves away from the attacker. If the attacker is coming from the front, he will bend at the knees to avoid getting kicked on either side. If the attack is from the side, he will bend his knees to avoid being kicked on the side.
Elbows
Elbow strikes are very effective because they inflict much pain. 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 the power of their hands to block any incoming blows. They raise their fists high above their heads and point them in the direction of an attack. They then touch the attackers fist.
Knees
When receiving a blow to the stomach, abdomen or chest, a boxer should bend his knees to absorb the impact. For defense purposes, knee strikes are common.
Feet
A boxer should take control of an attack and respond with counter-attacks. This will help him 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. His stance will determine how he defends. It determines where he will face his opponent and how he will position his body. There are many stances available to boxers. Here are some of the most common ones:
- Low stance
- High stance
- Southpaw stance
- Western stance
Move your body
A boxer must change his position, speed and rhythm in order to win the fight. This involves changing positions, speed, rhythm and timing.
Rotation
When a boxer throws a punch, he rotates in order to increase the reach of his arm. You can rotate at different speeds depending upon the punch.
Combinations
The effectiveness of a combination depends on the timing of each individual punch. A combination is good if it starts with a strong punch then ends with a weaker one.
Spare parts
Sparring, a boxing practice session, is designed to improve your boxing skills. Boxers learn to train their mind and bodies during sparring sessions. Sparring is a way to learn how to fight without getting hurt.
In conclusion, learning to box requires dedication and patience. Boxing is a sport that requires dedication and perseverance.
