ANTHONY JOSHUA and Jermaine Franklin are not the only people busy preparing for their heavyweight bout.
That’s because Matchroom ring girls Chloe Ellman-Baker and Alissa King-Underwood are aiming to put on a show of their own.
Ring girls Alissa King-Underwood, left, and Chloe Ellman-Baker shared their prep for AJ v Franklin
Chloe revealed her crazy baggage ahead of the fight
While Alissa showed off her new nails
Chloe, 23, is following in her mum’s footsteps as a ring girl
Alissa, 24, was named Miss swimsuit in 2021
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The pair took to their respective Instagram pages to reveal their preparation ahead of the fight.
Chloe, 23, shared a picture of three big suitcases, each with their own caption label on top.
She captioned her story: “Most people wouldn’t even pack this amount for a weeks holiday.”
Each of the cases also had its own caption label, seemingly dedicated to a different task.
A silver case covered by “AJ fight + dance comp” stood behind a smaller black case with “today’s job” text over it.
These were next to a huge case with a label of “parents house (ironing for mum)”.
Meanwhile, Alissa – who revealed her surprising day job to SunSport – showed off a romantic gift from ex-footballer and fiance Bobby Copping.
The 24-year-old posted a picture of some new nails with the caption: “Fresh nails courtesy of my husband to be @bobbycopping. Thank you.”
Joshua weighed in at 18st 3lbs – the heaviest of his career – for the make-or-break Franklin bout.
AJ has lost back-to-back fights to Oleksandr Usyk, but is aiming to reignite his stuttering career against the American.
But despite his fierce demeanour in and around the ring, Chloe revealed he is a “gentlemen outside of the ring”.
She told SunSport: “I met him a few fights ago when I was last ring girling, and he is such a down-to-earth guy and I had a proper chat with him.
“He always has time for you, which is lovely.
“I am really excited, I think he is going to smash it on fight night and I can’t wait to see him in action as this is my first AJ fight.”
Anthony Joshua weighed in at his career heaviest for the Jermaine Franklin bout
Chloe revealed AJ was a gent outside of the ring
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boxing, exactly?
Boxing is an intense sport in which two people attempt to knock their opponent out by hitting them in both the head or face. The objective of boxing involves hitting your opponent as hard, but not causing any injury. Both boxers need to be able throw punches at high speeds in order to achieve this. They must also have good hand eye coordination.
What is the difference between a left hook and a right cross?
A left-hand hook is thrown on the side of a body while a lateral cross is thrown on the front.
A left hook is thrown facing the opponent with the back hand. The elbow is bent 90 degrees and the wrist is turned 45 degrees toward the opponent.
The opponent is facing the palm and the elbow straight. A right cross is made. The opponent’s wrist is rotated 45 degrees to the side.
What are the benefits to learning how to box?
You should be aware of the following factors if you are interested in learning how to box:
- It builds confidence. Boxing will teach you how to deal with bullies and other bullies.
- It improves your overall health. Boxing can help build muscle mass. Muscle mass can make you stronger.
- It teaches you self defense skills. If you know how to fight, then you will be able to protect your self.
- It increases your mental toughness. It is crucial to have mental toughness when faced with challenges.
- You will feel proud of yourself. Once you’ve mastered a certain technique, you’ll feel like a real boxer.
- It’s fun! Nothing is more fun than being punched in a stomach.
- It’s cheap. All you need is a pair of boxing gloves and a punching bag.
- It doesn’t require much space
What can I do to practice my boxing defense?
Boxing is one the oldest martial arts known. Boxing is considered one of the most difficult sports to practice. You can’t just punch someone across the face and make him go away. You should know how to defend against punches, kicks, and other attacks.
The first thing you need to do is find a boxing gym near you. Once you’ve found the right place to train, it’s time to purchase gloves and a headgear. Gloves protect you hands while the helmet protects your head. Shorts and a Tshirt are also required.
Once you’ve got all your equipment, you’ll need to warm up properly. Start slowly and work your way up gradually to full speed. Once you feel comfortable, go for it and spar with another boxer. Don’t be disappointed if you do not succeed. You can always try again until it is perfect.
How does a beginner box at home?
Boxing is one of the oldest sports known to man. Boxing was originally developed during ancient times to train warriors to fight against enemies. Boxing can still be found all over the world. Boxing does not require that you go to a gym. You only need a pair of gloves and some punching bags.
Amateur boxing clubs can be found in your area where you can get trained by professionals. When you are proficient in basic punches and combinations you will be ready to compete at tournaments.
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How To
How to learn to box for exercise
How to learn how to box for Exercise
Your goal in learning boxing is self-confidence and improvement of your physical fitness. Boxing is the most well-known sport in the world. It requires strength, speed, agility, stamina, coordination, balance, power and accuracy.
Boxing is an excellent way to lose weight and feel great about yourself. You’ll love the activity and want to continue it.
There are many boxing training options. Some require you to train at home while others are done in gyms or health clubs. You can also take online courses that allow you access from anywhere in this world.
You should ensure that the program you select meets your lifestyle and goals. The best programs include exercises designed to build muscle mass, increase flexibility, improve cardiovascular endurance, and enhance overall well-being.
It’s important to decide whether you prefer a beginner-level course or one that is more advanced. Basic techniques and drills are taught in beginner’s programs. These include shadowboxing and sparring, mittwork, and punching combinations. Advanced programs often cover more complex movements, and include a greater variety of exercises.
Beginners’ programs generally last around eight weeks and cost less than $100. However, they do not offer guidance on nutrition, weight reduction, injury prevention, or any other aspects of boxing training.
Advanced programs can last up to six months, and usually cost about $300. They often include nutritional advice, stretching routines, warm-up exercises, and instruction on proper technique. Some programs offer resistance training (such lifting weights) as well as aerobic conditioning (such running).
