TOMMY FURY believes a grudge match with Jake Paul gives the YouTuber the chance to legitimise himself and sell out a 70,000-seat stadium.
The celebrity boxing rivals have TWICE signed to fight but both times Fury was forced to pull out.
Tommy Fury wants to fight Jake Paul in the UK
Jake Paul after beating UFC legend Anderson Silva
A rib injury in December was soon followed by a US visa issue in August, leaving their business unsettled.
And Fury confirmed his travel ban in America still stands, meaning Paul would have to come abroad for the bout.
But his British rival reckons they have the joint pulling power to pack out a stadium in the UK.
Fury said on The MMA Hour: “I don’t believe that there’s anybody in this country that wouldn’t come to this fight.
“I think over here that would break all records because Jake is very popular over here.
“You know, my popularity lies here in the UK. So yeah, I think definitely we could definitely draw 70,000 for that.”
Paul, 25, improved to 6-0 over the weekend by beating UFC legend Anderson Silva, 47, on points over eight rounds.
It was the social media star-turned prizefighter’s biggest win to date and against his first opponent with prior pro boxing experience.
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Fury, 23, admitted Paul is a better boxer than YouTube nemesis KSI, 29, but said both have to fight him in order to gain any sort of recognition.
He said: “If Jake Paul and KSI didn’t have to fight me, they wouldn’t. They have to fight me to prove that they are legitimate boxers.
“They have to. There is nobody else with my following and my exposure with eight fights in, there’s nobody.
“If they wanna be regarded as boxers, they have to go through me.
“This fight between me and Jake does not need selling and I will definitely, definitely take care of business next year.
“Whether that’s in America or the UK.”
Paul confirmed he is willing to reschedule with Fury for a third time, but only if they are willing to front the money for it.
He said: “There’s definitely interest. I think if his team are taking the financial risk and putting the event on, then I’m cool with that.
“I just don’t want to take the risk anymore because I think he’s going to back out, again, most likely.
“But it’s an easy fight for me, like way easier than Anderson. The kid’s a novice, he’s never fought anyone good.
“He’s never even fought an eight-round fight, so he just doesn’t have the experience like I do, which is crazy to say because he’s been doing it his whole life.
“But people call him a “professional boxer” and they respect him as a professional boxer, so yeah, I’d love to strip that title from him.
“I wouldn’t even have to actually train for that fight. I would still train, because I’m a professional, but I wouldn’t have to train to fight him.”
Tommy Fury still wants to fight boxing rival Jake Paul
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- Get up with both feet.
- Raise your arm above your shoulder.
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- Steps 1 through 4 can be repeated.
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How To
These are the basic skills of boxing
How to box effectively
Boxing has become a very popular sport. Two opponents fight each other to the death. There are different rules for boxing, and they vary from one country to the next. There are three types: Amateur, Professional, or Olympic boxing.
Amateur boxing can be practiced at school or college. This type of boxing allows sparring without protection. Amateur boxing competitions typically last for three rounds, each lasting five minutes. There are many types of amateur boxing: Kickboxing, Muay Thai and Taekwondo.
Professional boxing is usually practiced in gyms, clubs or 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 many styles of professional boxing: Boxing, MMA (Mixed Martial Arts), Kickboxing and Muay Thai.
Olympic boxing is done at the Olympics. Boxers are required to wear international standards-compliant protective gear. The eight rounds last three minutes each and are held over eight rounds. Olympic boxing has only two styles, Light Flyweight vs Heavyweight.
The basics of boxing are:
- Punching techniques
- Techniques for protecting yourself
- Footwork
- Stance
- Moving your body
- Defense
- Combination
- Rotation
- Spare parts
Punching Techniques
There are seven types. Each punch is unique. Some punches are more powerful than others. A strong uppercut for example requires a lot of force. A straight punch, on the other hand requires less power and is quicker than other punches.
There are many combinations that can be used to punch. These are combinations that combine punches to accomplish a particular goal. An entire combination could have several parts. An example of this is a left hook, followed by a right crossing. This will damage the opponent’s jaw.
Guard Techniques
Boxers protect themselves by protecting their bodies. He does this using his legs and arms, elbows as well as hands, knees and feet.
Legs
A boxer must use his legs to defend 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. But if the attack comes in the back, he will stand straight and block the kick using his foot.
Elbows
Because they cause great pain, elbow strikes are extremely effective. You can either deliver an elbow strike directly, or indirectly. Directly, you strike your opponent with your forearm. Indirectly, you hit him with another portion of your arm.
Hands
Boxers use their arms to stop incoming blows. Boxers raise their fists to block incoming blows and then move in the direction of the attacker’s attack. The attacker’s fist is then in their face.
Knees
Boxers who are subject to a punch to their stomachs, abdomens, or chests should bend at the knees to absorb the impact. Knee strikes are often used for defense purposes.
Feet
Boxers should respond to being attacked by their opponent by standing back and delivering counter-attacks. This will allow him to gain distance from his opponent. A boxer must also maintain his balance when responding to an opponent’s counter-attack.
Stances
Boxing is only possible if a boxer has a clear stance. The way he defends him will be dictated by his stance. It dictates how he places his body and faces his opponent. Boxers have many options for stances. Here are some of the more popular ones:
- Low stance
- High stance
- Southpaw stance
- Western stance
The Body Movement
A boxer must change his position, speed and rhythm in order to win the fight. This requires changing your position, speed, 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 timing of each punch determines the effectiveness of a combination. A combination is good if it starts with a strong punch then ends with a weaker one.
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 is a way to learn how to fight without getting hurt.
It is important to be patient and dedicated when learning how to box. To become a better fighter, you have to train hard and continue to work.
