ANTHONY JOSHUA left Susanna Reid gobsmacked when he started SHADOWBOXING during their live television interview.
The former two-time unified heavyweight champion appeared on Good Morning Britain on Wednesday to promote his eagerly-anticipated comeback fight on Saturday night.
Anthony Joshua appeared on Good Morning Britain on Wednesday morning
And he started shadowboxing during his interview with Martin Lewis and Susanna Reid
Reid was stunned into silence
But he left the GMB host stunned when he started throwing combinations midway through their conversation.
AJ started throwing left and rights in his seat when Reid began discussing a monumental Battle of Britain with long-time rival Tyson Fury.
Reid couldn’t quite believe her eyes and completely stopped talking as the Watford warrior did a brief shakedown in front of millions of viewers.
Prior to his shadowboxing antics, Joshua was asked by Martin Lewis if he’d fight Gypsy King Fury if he wins this weekend.
Joshua, 33, replied: “That would be an honour, honestly.
“The WBC heavyweight champion of the world, to be able to compete for the title again in the summer.
“I would love that opportunity. If you’re asking me, yes, I would take the opportunity for sure.”
Before AJ can start thinking about a multi-million-pound showdown with Fury, he must first take care of business against Jermaine Franklin at The O2 on Saturday night.
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Joshua’s clash with the American will be his first since back-to-back defeats to pound-for-pound king Oleksandr Usyk – who is seething following the collapse of his undisputed showdown with Fury.
And the Olympic gold medallist admits a third defeat on the bounce could spell the end of his illustrious career.
He said: “How long can this run go on for, three or four years?
“And you know how quick time goes.
“We’re saying this now and we can look back in two years, three years, and be like f***ing hell where’s the time gone?
“So, if I was going to do another run after this, you’re talking about fighting into my forties and I truly believe that boxing is a young man’s sport,
“It takes a real solid character like Bernard Hopkins, George Foreman, Wladimir Klitschko and Alexander Povetkin, to go on into their forties.
“But I think this is a run I want to make successful and then, you know, hopefully, go out on top.”
Frequently Asked Questions
How can a beginner start boxing at home?
Boxing is one of the oldest sports known to man. Boxing was created in ancient times to help warriors fight off their enemies. Boxing is still widely practised today. Boxing does not require that you go to a gym. You only need a pair of gloves and some punching bags.
There are many local amateur boxing groups that you can join to train with professionals. When you are proficient in basic punches and combinations you will be ready to compete at tournaments.
How can I defend my boxing skills by myself?
Boxing has been around since the dawn of time. Boxing can also be considered to one of hardest sports to perform. You can’t just punch someone across the face and make him go away. You must know how to defend yourself from punches and kicks.
First, find a gym that offers boxing. Once you’ve found the right place to train, it’s time to purchase gloves and a headgear. Gloves protect the hands while headgear protects the head. Shorts and a Tshirt are also required.
After you have all the equipment you need, it’s time to get warm. Start slow and build up speed. If you feel ready, get on the bag and start sparring with another boxer. If you fail, don’t be discouraged. You can always try again until it is perfect.
How long does it take for you to learn boxing
Boxing takes 3 months to learn. This includes learning basic skills like footwork and stance. It’s important to remember that boxing is not only about throwing punches. You also need to learn how to block and dodge attacks.
How do boxers train for beginners?
Boxing is one of the oldest sports in existence, but it was only recently that boxing became popular again. Boxing is a sport where two fighters face off against each other in a ring. They punch each other until one fighter falls down.
Find out if you are interested in boxing before you start thinking about becoming a boxer. You can try watching some fights on YouTube and see how it feels to hit someone. Once you have decided that boxing is for you, you can decide what style of fight you prefer.
What are the 7 punches of boxing?
These seven punches are: jab cross, hook hook, uppercut straight right, left hook and body shot. These punches can be used to strike the opponent’s head and body.
How long does learning to box take?
Boxing is one the oldest forms of martial arts. China is where the first known boxing match took place in 2200 BC. Boxing has been practiced for thousands of years. Boxing is still very popular with celebrities and athletes. It takes approximately 10 months to master boxing.
Boxing involves many movements, which is why it can take so long to learn. To be able to perform each movement correctly, certain muscles are required. It takes time to train these muscles.
However, once you know how to move your entire body, you can then start any type of boxing technique. As you get more proficient at each technique, you will be able to improve your skills.
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 the Basic Skills of Boxing
How to box efficiently
Boxing is the most loved sport in the world. It involves two people who attempt to knock each other out of their heads. Boxing rules vary from one country or another. There are three types: Amateur, Professional, or Olympic boxing.
Amateur boxing usually takes place at school, college and university. This type includes sparring sessions using padded gloves, but without protection. Amateur boxing competitions typically last for three rounds, each lasting five minutes. Amateur boxing can be done in many styles, including Kickboxing and Muay Thai, Taekwondo or Karate, Judo, Wrestling, and Muay Thai.
Professional boxing is usually practiced in gyms, clubs or stadiums. They use protective equipment, such as mouthpieces, nose guards, shin protectors, elbow pads knee pads, waist belts and groin protectors. Professional boxing competitions consist of six rounds lasting four minutes each. There are many different types of professional Boxing such as Boxing, MMA, Kickboxing, Muay Thai or Taekwondo.
Olympic boxing is done at the Olympics. International standards require that boxers use special protective gear. The competition lasts approximately three minutes for each round. There are only two styles of Olympic boxing; Light Flyweight and Heavyweight.
Boxing is based on the following skills:
- Punching techniques
- Techniques for protecting yourself
- Footwork
- Stance
- The body moves
- Defense
- Combination
- Rotation
- Spare parts
Punching Techniques
There are seven kinds of punches: Left Hook, Right Hook, Uppercut, Cross, Straight, Overhand and Underhand. Each punch is unique. Some punches are more powerful than others. An example of this is an uppercut, which requires tremendous force. However, a straight punch is much more powerful and faster than other punches.
There are also different combinations. These are combinations which combine several punches in order to achieve a specific 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
Boxers protect themselves by protecting their bodies. 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. 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
Because they inflict pain, elbow strikes can be very effective. An elbow strike can be delivered 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 arms to stop incoming blows. To do so, they raise their fists above their head and move them towards the direction of the 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. Knee strikes are often used for defense purposes.
Feet
A boxer should not be afraid to respond to an attack. This way, he can gain distance between himself and his opponent. Also, boxers must maintain their balance while delivering counter-attacks.
Stances
In order to box effectively, a boxer needs to establish a stance. The way he defends himself will be determined by his stance. It is how he positions himself and where he faces the opponent. Boxers can take many different stances. 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.
Spare parts
Sparring is an exercise session to improve boxing skills. During sparring sessions, a boxer trains his mind as well as his body. Sparring, in conclusion, is about learning how to fight and not getting hurt.
Learning to box takes dedication and patience. Boxing is a sport that requires dedication and perseverance.
