CONOR MCGREGOR was spotted looking heartbroken ringside as Katie Taylor lost to Chantelle Cameron before calling for a rematch.
It emerged over the past fortnight that The Notorious was part-sponsoring his fellow Irish star’s long-awaited homecoming in Dublin.
Chantelle Cameron celebrates after defeating Katie Taylor at the 3Arena
Conor McGregor was spotted looking devastated as the judges’ verdict was announced
And he was spotted enjoying the action alongside Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn from the front row throughout the night.
But both he and the raucous home crowd were left deflated as Taylor fought on home soil for the first time in her professional career.
And she did so in a scintillating affair with Cameron, which was end-to-end action from the bell.
But after ten thrilling rounds, two judges scored in favour of Cameron, with one failing to separate the pair.
It meant Taylor, who moved up to super-lightweight, tasted defeat for the first time in her career.
Footage has now emerged of McGregor reacting to the result and as the words “and still” were read out to confirm Cameron’s triumph, the UFC star was seen slumping and putting his hands on his head next to the ring.
However, he soon regained his composure to go and console Taylor before then telling reporters: “Great fight, close fight, I had it a draw.”
McGregor was then asked if he wanted to see the rematch at Croke Park, which he replied: “Yeah, yes I f***ing would.
“She went up in weight at the drop of a hat. She was scheduled for one different style of opponent at a specific weight and that fell through.
“So last minute what does Katie do? The warrior that’s in her? She gave me something to aspire to!
“She wanted to go up in weight and fight the champion in the heavier weight at the drop of a hat.
“Give her a chance to do it at Croke Park, for sure Croke Park is on.
“It was a close bout, the size was prevalent but Katie is a tactician, give Katie another bash at that.”
And when asked what message he had for his compatriot, McGregor added: “Keep your head up, you’re the champion, you’re the Olympic champion and you’re the world champion still in your division.”
He later composed himself to console Katie Taylor in the ring after her first defeat
Conor McGregor sat alongside Eddie Hearn at ringside throughout the night
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best way to learn boxing without fighting?
Boxing can only be learned if you are willing to fight. It is important to put in the effort to improve your 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.
Watching good boxers fight is the first step to improving 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.
Next, you will need to spar against another fighter. Here you can see if you have improved your boxing technique. It’s important to observe how fast you can punch, the strength of your punches and how well you block any incoming punches while sparring.
Finally, you’ll need to practice your boxing skills by doing drills. You can improve your boxing skills with practice, so be patient.
What is the average time it takes to become a professional fighter?
To become a professional boxer, it takes dedication and years of hard work. Training is essential if you are to become a professional boxer.
How do you train boxers for beginners?
Boxing is one among the oldest sports. However, boxing has become very popular in recent years. Boxing is an art that sees two fighters compete in a fight. They punch one another until one falls.
Finding out if boxing is something you enjoy is the first step to becoming a professional boxer. Check out some YouTube fights to get a feel for what it is like to hit someone. After you have decided if you are interested in boxing, you can choose the style of fighting that you like.
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How To
Here are the Essential Skills of Boxing
How to box effectively
Boxing is a popular sport. It is a fight between two opponents. Different countries have different rules. There are three types: Amateur, Professional, or Olympic boxing.
Amateur boxing usually takes place at school, college and university. This type of boxing includes sparring sessions with padded gloves and without any protection. Amateur boxing competitions usually last three rounds and last 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 competitions include six rounds of four minutes each. There are many different types of professional Boxing such as Boxing, MMA, Kickboxing, Muay Thai or Taekwondo.
Olympic boxing can be seen at the Olympics. Boxers are required to wear international standards-compliant protective gear. The competition lasts for eight rounds, each lasting three minutes. Olympic boxing has only two styles, Light Flyweight vs Heavyweight.
The basic skills of boxing are:
- 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 has its own technique. Some punches need more power than others. An example of this is an uppercut, which requires tremendous force. On the other hand, a straight punch requires less power but it is faster than other punches.
There are many combinations that can be used to punch. These are combinations made up of several punches that can be used together to achieve one goal. A combination may have multiple 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 does this by using his 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. 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
Elbow strikes are very effective because they inflict much pain. An elbow strike can be delivered either 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 as a shield against incoming punches. Boxers use their hands to stop incoming punches. They raise their fists up above their heads and move towards the attack. The attacker’s fist is then in their face.
Knees
Boxers should bend their knees when receiving blows to the abdomen, stomach, or chest. Defense purposes are often served by knee strikes.
Feet
A boxer should not be afraid to respond to an attack. This way, he can gain distance between himself and his opponent. A boxer must also maintain his balance when responding to an opponent’s counter-attack.
Stances
In order to box effectively, a boxer needs to establish a stance. The way he defends him will be dictated by his stance. It defines where he faces his opponent and how he positions his body. There are many stances available to boxers. These are the most popular:
- A low stance
- High stance
- Southpaw stance
- Western stance
Moving your body
To win a fight, a fighter must move around the opponent. This requires changing your position, speed, and rhythm.
Rotation
Boxers rotate their arms when they throw a punch. The rotation is done at different speeds depending on the type of punch.
Combinations
The timing of each punch will determine the effectiveness and efficiency of a combination. A combination that works well starts with strong punches and ends with weak ones is a winning combination.
Spares
Sparring is a practice session designed to improve 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. To become a better fighter, you have to train hard and continue to work.
