RICKY HATTON is the subject of a new Sky documentary.
The new film will portray the British boxing hero’s rise from humble beginnings in Manchester to world champion status.
Ricky Hatton will be the subject of a new Sky documentary
It will also explore Hatton’s battle with mental health – illustrating the “depression, addiction and shame” that followed defeats.
Hatton, 48, even attempted suicide as he reached his lowest point, with the behind-the-scenes film, set to air in September, said to be “raw and compelling”.
The Hitman returned to the ring after a ten year absence last November, facing Marco Antonio Barrera in an exhibition bout.
Describing his comeback at the time, Hatton said: “I’ve enjoyed the compliments, people coming up to me with mental health and saying, ‘f***ing hell, Rick, I’ve been struggling with my weight and seeing you shift all that weight has made me want to’.
“Then other people have said, ‘Jesus, Ricky, seeing you a few years ago with all that weight, suicidal, wanting to kill yourself, heavily drinking, heavily into drugs, the way you were, to see you now, it’s been so inspiring’.
“So I thought it got postponed but it’s not been for nothing. More importantly the second one, 12 November, previously it was on an internet PPV channel, with the cost of living now and spending, the situation that it is.
“I want all fight fans to see my exhibition, me and Marco, unless you could afford a ticket or afford the PPV, otherwise you wouldn’t have f***king seen it.
“Now it’s on Sky Sports, all fight fans will get to see it. Personally I think that was a massive thing, it’s the first training camp I had in 10 years.
“Now I’ve had two in 10 years. I’ve stayed on top of things, I had a bit of a wind-down. I do 10 rounds sparring, I wouldn’t have been able to in the last time. Now I can.”
Hatton also admitted he would fancy another crack at Floyd Mayweather, having lost to the American in December 2007.
On whether he likes the prospect of an exhibition rematch, Hatton added: “I believe so, Floyd is doing a lot of them. I don’t like to think I’d do it against a YouTuber, he’s the greatest of all time.
“I hope it doesn’t bite me on the a***, I think it won’t. The whole point of these is it’s somebody like Marco. It’s for a lot of people who struggle with mental health, look what you can do.
“I’m sharing the ring with Marco. Not Joe Bloggs. Not to point the finger at YouTubers, if that’s your job, that’s your job. But what the f*** is Floyd doing?
“I’d look at it [if he called me], for the same reason as I’ve said. I’ve been in with Floyd, I thought, ‘Jesus he was good’, to do that again, to share the ring with arguably the greatest of all time, of course I would, I’d look at it. But this my first one.”
Hatton also revealed his joy at still being around to help train son Campbell, as well as being able to be a granddad.
He continued: “I’ve been sparring with Campbell. Which has been brilliant. Very emotional for me. Without boring you, nearly took my life a few years ago.
“I was in such a bad place. If I had taken my life I wouldn’t have seen Campbell turn pro, or seen my granddaughter, Campbell’s daughter Lyla. I never thought I’d go into a training camp like Campbell, father and son.
“It’s replaced lifting the world title fight, thousands of fans in Vegas. I’ve done some great things in boxing, but that’s up there, it f***ing was, it was so emotional.”
Hatton has been training son Campbell
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best way to learn boxing without fighting?
Training boxing requires fighting. You must put in the work to get better at boxing. However, if you are willing to put in the effort, you’ll be able improve your boxing technique as well as speed, endurance, strength, stamina, and speed.
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. Then try to imitate their techniques.
Next, you will need to spar against another fighter. This is where your ability to improve your boxing technique will be revealed. You’ll notice how fast and strong you punch, as well as how effective you are at blocking incoming punches, when you spar.
Doing drills is another way to improve your boxing skills. You will improve with practice so be patient and persevering.
How can I improve my punching technique?
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. Here are some tips for improving your punching ability.
- Keep your head high. When you are throwing punches, your head should be raised.
- Punch from the shoulder. You should aim your punch at the shoulder rather than the chin.
- Your feet are your focus. Try not to move your feet when you’re punching.
- Give short, fast punches. Your body will be tired faster if you are throwing longer punches.
- Don’t forget about defense! Always be ready to stop any incoming punches.
- Use your elbows. Elbows are an effective way to defend yourself.
- 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’re doing.
- Remember to breathe. Being able to breathe properly will make you more powerful and provide you with energy.
- Relax. Don’t worry about making errors. Focus on learning new things.
- Be patient. Boxing isn’t easy. You will need to practice your boxing skills over time.
- Never stop learning. As long there is still room for improvement, there will continue to be improvement.
- Listen to music. Listening to music during training can help you to relax and stay focused.
- View videos of professional fighters. It can inspire you to do better.
- Read books. Reading is a great way to learn about boxing.
- Pause. Sometimes it helps to take a break from boxing. Go outside to play soccer or basketball.
- Find a coach. You can improve your boxing skills by having a coach who is knowledgeable.
- Do push-ups. Push-ups help build strength and endurance.
How to throw a jab:
This guide will show you how to throw a jab.
- Step forward with both feet.
- Lift your arm up above your shoulder.
- Place your fist on the target.
- After hitting your target you should swing your arm up.
- Continue with steps 1 through 4.
How many punches does a human take to get through a round?
A punch is “a blow delivered from the fist”. A punch can only be taken once per person. When someone hits you in the face, he/she is punching you. You cannot hit someone’s back. That would be two punches.
Statistics
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- It is just like normal sparring with a partner, but you want to throw punches at 75% of your normal speed. (wikihow.com)
External Links
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How To
These are the basics of boxing
How to box efficiently
Boxing is one of the most popular sports in the world. It is made up of two competitors who aim to knock the head off each other. Each country has its own rules. In general, there are three types of boxing; Amateur, Professional and Olympic boxing.
Amateur boxing may be done at school, college, and university. This form of boxing involves sparring with no protection and using padded gloves. Amateur boxing matches usually consist of three rounds lasting five minutes each. 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. Professional boxing contests last six rounds and last for four minutes each. There are many styles of professional boxing: Boxing, MMA (Mixed Martial Arts), Kickboxing and Muay Thai.
Olympic boxing takes place at the Olympics. International standards require that boxers use special protective gear. Each round lasts three minutes and is made up of eight rounds. Olympic boxing can be divided into two types: Light Flyweight (Heavyweight) and Heavyweight (Light Flyweight).
These are the basic skills required to box.
- Punching techniques
- Guarding techniques
- Footwork
- Stance
- Movement of the body
- Defense
- Combination
- Rotation
- Spares
Punching Techniques
There are seven types: Left Hook (right hook), Right Hook (uppercut), Cross (cross), Straight, Overhand, Underhand. Each punch has its own technique. Some punches are more powerful than others. A strong uppercut for example requires a lot of force. A straight punch on the other side requires less power, but is more effective than other punches.
There are also different combinations. These are combinations of punches that work together to achieve a specific goal. A combination may contain several parts. A left hook followed with a right-cross will cause injury to the opponent’s jaw.
Guard Techniques
A boxer protects himself by using his body. He does this by using his legs.
Legs
Boxers should use their 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 comes from behind, however, he can stand straight up and block the kick by his foot.
Elbows
Because they inflict pain, elbow strikes can be very effective. 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 as a shield against incoming punches. To do this, they raise their fists higher than their heads and move their arms in the direction that the attack is coming. 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. Defense purposes are often served by knee strikes.
Feet
When attacked, a boxer should step back and deliver counter-attacks. He can then gain distance from his opponent. Boxers should also keep their balance when counter-attacking.
Stances
In order to box effectively, a boxer needs to establish a stance. How he defends his self will depend on how he stances. It is how he positions himself and where he faces the opponent. There are many stances available to boxers. These are some of our most favorite:
- A low stance
- High stance
- Southpaw stance
- Western stance
The Body Movement
Boxers must maneuver around their opponent to win fights. This involves changing position, speed and rhythm.
Rotation
A boxer will rotate his arm when he is throwing a punch. You can rotate at different speeds depending upon the punch.
Combinations
The timing of each punch will determine the effectiveness and efficiency of a combination. A good combination starts with a strong punch and ends with a weak one.
Sparring
Sparring is a practice session designed to improve boxing skills . Sparring allows a boxer to improve his mental and physical skills. In conclusion, the purpose of sparring is to learn how to fight and not get hurt.
It is important to be patient and dedicated when learning how to box. Boxing is a sport that requires dedication and perseverance.
