RICKY HATTON takes on Marco Antonio Barrera TONIGHT in a massive exhibition bout in Manchester.
‘Hitman’ Hatton hasn’t been in the ring since his comeback loss against Vyacheslav Senchenko at the Etihad.
Ricky Hatton returns to the ring this weekend in Manchester
But the British boxing legend is back to give his fans one last hurrah in Manchester.
And who better to do it against then Barrera, who is one of the greatest Mexican fighters in the sport’s history.
Barrera is famous for his trilogy with fellow Mexican icon Erik Morales, as well as huge clashes with Manny Pacquiao and Prince Naseem Hamed.
Hatton has got himself into fighting shape for his fight with Barrera, and is set to entertain the masses at the AO Arena once again.
How to watch Hatton vs Barrera
Hatton’s big clash with Barrera will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Arena in the UK.
You can live stream the action from the Sky Go or Now TV apps, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
The event will get underway from 7pm UK time on Sky Sports Arena.
Sky Sports Main Event will run with the action from 10pm, after Wolves vs Arsenal has finished.
The fight will be held at the AO Arena in Manchester.
Ring-walks for Hatton vs Barrera are likely to get underway from 10.30pm UK time.
Full card
- Ricky Hatton v Marco Antonio Barrera
- Natasha Jonas vs Marie Eve Dicaire
- Dalton Smith vs Kaisee Benjamin
- Tyler Denny vs Bradley Rea
- Frazer Clarke vs Kamil Sokolowski
- Dylan Cheema vs Jordan Ellison
- Viddal Riley vs Ross McGuigan
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boxing and how does it work?
Boxing is a sport in which two people fight to knock one another out. They do this by hitting each other in the head and face. The goal of boxing, is to strike your opponent as hard as you can without causing injury. To achieve this, both boxers should be able to throw punches with high velocity. They must also be able to coordinate their hand-eye movements.
Where should I buy boxing equipment?
You can purchase boxing equipment online from many places. There are many online stores that sell boxing equipment, including Amazon, eBay Walmart, Target and Sports Authority. If you’re looking for cheap boxing gear, then you might want to check out discount stores like Ross or TJ Maxx.
If you’re looking for quality boxing gear, then you may want to consider buying from reputable brands like Warrior, Golden Glove, and Premier Boxing Champions.
How to throw your jab.
You can throw a jab by following this easy step-by–step guide.
- Take your step forward with both of your feet.
- Move your arm to the top of your shoulder.
- Bring your fist down towards your target.
- Swing your arm back upwards after hitting your target.
- Continue with steps 1 through 4.
How long does it take to learn boxing?
It takes about 3 months to learn boxing. This includes learning how to do footwork, stand, and balance. It is important to remember that boxing does not just involve throwing punches. It is important to know how to dodge and block attacks.
Statistics
- It is just like normal sparring with a partner, but you want to throw punches at 75% of your normal speed. (wikihow.com)
- You want to be running at roughly 75-80% of your top speed..5 mile slow, easy recovery jog at the end.[6]X Research source 2Mix in long runs, shadow boxing, and short sprints on non-interval days. (wikihow.com)
External Links
en.wikipedia.org
boxandflow.com
How To
Here are some basic skills in boxing
How to box effectively
Boxing is one of the most popular sports in the world. It involves two people who attempt to knock each other out of their heads. Different countries have different rules. There are three types: Amateur, Professional, or Olympic boxing.
Amateur boxing is often practiced at school, college, or university. This type of boxing includes sparring sessions with padded gloves and without any protection. Amateur boxing contests are usually three rounds in length, lasting five minutes each. There are many styles of amateur boxing such as Kickboxing or Muay Thai, Taekwondo and Karate, Judo and Wrestling, among 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 several different styles of professional boxing including Boxing, MMA (Mixed Martial Arts), Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Taekwondo and others.
Olympic boxing is practiced at the Olympics. International standards dictate that boxers must wear protective gear. Each round lasts three minutes and is made up of eight rounds. Olympic boxing is limited to two styles: Light Flyweight and Heavyweight.
The basic skills of boxing are:
- Punching techniques
- Guarding techniques
- Footwork
- Stance
- Body movement
- 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 need more power 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 different combinations. These are combinations that combine punches to accomplish a particular goal. An entire combination could have several parts. A combination may include multiple parts. For example, damage to the jaw of an opponent can be caused by a left hook and a right cross.
Guard Techniques
A boxer uses his body to protect himself against attacks. He does this by using his legs, arms, elbows, hands, knees and feet.
Legs
A boxer must use his legs to defend against kicks. If he gets kicked, he raises one leg and turns away from his attacker. If the attacker is coming from the front, he will bend at the knees to avoid getting kicked on either side. However, if the attack comes from behind, he stands up straight and blocks the kick with his foot.
Elbows
Because elbow strikes inflict a lot of pain, they are very effective. You can either 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 their hands to block incoming blows. Boxers raise their fists to block incoming blows and then move in the direction of the attacker’s attack. Then, they touch the attacker’s hand.
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
If he is being attacked, a boxer must take a step back and counter-attack. This will allow him to gain distance from his opponent. Additionally, boxers need to maintain their balance when they counter-attack.
Stances
In order to box effectively, a boxer needs to establish a stance. His stance will determine how he defends. 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 means changing your speed, position and rhythm.
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 of strong and weak punches will produce a good result.
Sparring
Sparring is an exercise session to improve boxing skills. A sparring session is where a boxer trains both his mind and his body. The goal of sparring is to learn to fight, and not to get hurt.
In conclusion, learning to box requires dedication and patience. To be a better boxer you need to train hard.
