RICKY HATTON has launched a stinging attack on the heavyweight boxing scene after Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua’s latest updates.
Neither Fury or Joshua have fights booked at present after failing to agree terms to face each other earlier this year.
Ricky Hatton has launched an attack on the ‘circus’ heavyweight boxing scene
The two British boxers had been involved in very public negotiations, which included videos posted to social media by Fury.
However, the pair failed to agree on any of the Gypsy King’s proposals.
As a result, they have both been left out of action as the heavyweight division appears to be stalling.
Former two-weight world champion Hatton has been left frustrated by the heavyweights.
Speaking to talkSPORT, he admitted: “The heavyweight scene is a little bit upsetting, isn’t it?
“I’m not pointing any fingers at promoters or TV or even fighters, but it’s a little bit like a circus at the minute, you don’t know who to believe or what to believe.
“I originally saw that Dillian Whyte vs Anthony Joshua was going to be made in August and then Dillian Whyte said he hasn’t even had an offer and then Eddie Hearn said he had made an offer and then they were arguing over how much the offer was and I was thinking to myself ‘what do you believe?’.”
He also added: “AJ and Tyson [Fury] haven’t fought since nearly Christmas and I remember back in the day when you won the title you had a certain number of days to defend it otherwise you got stripped.
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“I don’t know what’s happening these days but it’s like the governing bodies are making up their own rules for their financial benefit and it’s hurting our sport.
“Negotiating is part of the business. I’ve been there and you want the best deal, but sometimes they’re going to cut the nose off to spite the face.
“You see YouTubers, rappers and Mixed Martial Artists fighting each other and they’re the ones pulling in the crowds while our sport is suffering and it’s because big fights aren’t being made.”
Fury and Joshua had both been targeted for a lucrative heavyweight tournament in Saudi Arabia later this year but the event appears to have now been put on hold.
Tyson Fury has not fought since December 2022
Negotiations for Anthony Joshua’s fight with Dillian Whyte have reached an impasse
Meanwhile, Fury’s undisputed world title fight with Oleksandr Usyk has failed to come to fruition.
The WBC champion has promised his fans that he will make a “show stopping” return to the ring, though.
As for Joshua, recent talks for a second fight with Dillian Whyte have hit a stumbling block.
An agreement for the bout is being held up by Whyte’s opposition to a one-way rematch clause inserted by Joshua’s team.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can a beginner start boxing at home?
Boxing is one among the oldest sports known to mankind. Boxing was initially developed by ancient warriors to defeat enemies. Today, boxing is widely practiced all over the world. You don’t even need to go to a gym to box. You will need some gloves, punching bag, and some friends to spar.
Amateur boxing clubs in your area can be joined and trained by professional coaches. When you are proficient in basic punches and combinations you will be ready to compete at tournaments.
Can you train yourself to box?
Yes, you can train yourself to box. You just need to find a boxing gym near you and join a class. Most gyms offer free classes, but if you don’t see one nearby, you can always look up local boxing clubs on Google.
You’ll also need some equipment like gloves, mouthpiece, headgear, and sparring partners. Once you have the necessary equipment, you are ready to practice your punches or kicks.
Can I box without fighting?
Boxing is not possible without fighting. You must put in the work to get better at boxing. You will be able to improve your boxing technique and endurance.
You can improve your boxing technique by watching good boxers compete. Pay attention to how they move and throw punches. Also, observe how they defend themselves. Then try to imitate their techniques.
Next, you’ll have to spar against another opponent boxer. This is where you will see if your boxing technique has improved. You’ll notice how fast and strong you punch, as well as how effective you are at blocking incoming punches, when you spar.
You’ll also need to practice your boxing skills through drills. Practice makes perfect, so be patient and persistent.
How do you practice boxing punches.
A punching bag can be used to practice boxing punches. You punch the bag until you feel like you’ve mastered the technique. You can then move on to another area of your body. Once you feel you are comfortable in one area, you can move on to another.
How long does it take you to learn boxing
Learning boxing takes around 3 months. This includes learning the basics like footwork, balance, and stance. Remember that boxing is more than just throwing punches. You need to learn how you can block and dodge attacks.
How many hours do boxers train in a single day?
Boxing trainers typically train for at least four hours per day. They learn new moves and practice their punches. Boxers may spar up to ten times per week.
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)
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How To
Here are some basic skills in boxing
How to box efficiently
Boxing is a popular sport. Two opponents fight each other to the death. Different countries have different rules. In general, there are three types of boxing; Amateur, Professional and Olympic boxing.
Amateur boxing is often practiced at school, college, or university. This type of boxing allows sparring without protection. Amateur boxing contests are usually three rounds in length, lasting 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 are protected by protective equipment like a mouthpiece, nose protector, shinguards, elbow pads and knee pads, waist belt, and groin protection. Professional boxing contests last six rounds and last for four minutes each. There are several different styles of professional boxing including Boxing, MMA (Mixed Martial Arts), Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Taekwondo and others.
Olympic boxing takes place at the Olympics. International standards dictate that boxers must wear protective gear. The eight rounds last three minutes each and are held over eight rounds. There are only two styles of Olympic boxing; Light Flyweight and Heavyweight.
The basic skills of boxing are:
- Punching techniques
- Guarding techniques
- Footwork
- Stance
- Moving your body
- Defense
- Combination
- Rotation
- Spare parts
Punching Techniques
There are seven types. Each punch is unique. Some punches require more force than others. For example, an uppercut is a powerful punch. On the contrary, a straight punch takes less power but is faster than most punches.
There are many combinations of punches. These are combinations made up of several punches that can be used together to achieve one goal. A combination may contain several parts. For example, a combination of a left and right hook will result in damage to the opponent’s jaw.
Guard Techniques
Boxers protect themselves by protecting their bodies. He does so by using his arms, elbows and hands as well as his knees, knees and legs.
Legs
Boxers should use the legs to protect themselves against kicks. When he receives a kick, he raises his leg and moves away from the attacker. To avoid being kicked on his side, he will bend his knees if the attack is from the front. If the attack comes from behind, however, he can stand straight up and block the kick by his foot.
Elbows
Elbow strikes are very effective because they inflict much pain. You can 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. They raise their fists high above their heads and point them in the direction of an attack. Then, they touch the attacker’s hand.
Knees
A boxer should bend his knees in order to absorb any blows to his stomach, abdomen, chest or stomach. A lot of boxers use knee strikes to defend themselves.
Feet
Boxers should respond to being attacked by their opponent by standing back and delivering counter-attacks. He can then gain distance from his opponent. Also, boxers must maintain their balance while delivering counter-attacks.
Stances
Boxing is only possible if a boxer has a clear stance. The way he defends him will be dictated by his stance. It determines his position and the direction he will face. Boxers can take many different stances. These are some of our most favorite:
- A low stance
- High stance
- Southpaw stance
- Western stance
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
Rotating his arm to increase the puncher’s reach is a key part of boxing. The rotation is done at different speeds depending on the type of punch.
Combinations
The effectiveness of a combination depends on the timing of each individual punch. A good combination starts with a strong punch and ends with a weak one.
Spares
Sparring is an exercise session to improve boxing skills. A sparring session is where a boxer trains both his mind and his body. The purpose of sparring is, in short, to learn how fight and not get hurt.
To sum it all, boxing requires patience and dedication. You need to train hard and long in order to become a better boxer.
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