TYSON FURY has revealed he applauded Sky Sports’ Adam Smith when he slammed Johnny Nelson for labelling Oleksandr Usyk an ‘average southpaw’.
Nelson, who was cruiserweight world champion between 1999 and 2005, incredibly claimed in 2021 that pound-for-pound superstar Usyk was not a standout boxer compared to other southpaws.
Fury has defended Usyk’s ability as he praised Smith for his assessment of the Ukrainian
Smith hailed Usyk as a fantastic fighter – both as an amateur and a professional
Sky Sports presenter and commentator Smith took umbrage to that view.
And Fury has declared he agreed with Smith in slamming Nelson’s controversial point.
Grabbing the mic and interviewing the Sky man on iFL TV, Fury said: “A couple of months ago Johnny Nelson said to you that Oleksandr Usyk is an average southpaw cruiserweight.
“And I was actually very impressed with your thing. You was absolutely livid, absolutely boiling. You was like ‘arghhhh’. Can you tell us a bit more about it?”
And Smith explained: “I was doing an interview and Johnny just said he was an average southpaw and I just took complete offence to that.
“I think he is a fantastic fighter. I think he was a wonderful amateur. He was brilliant against Joshua and I thought that was a disgraceful thing for my good friend and colleague to say.
“But there we go, that’s his opinion.”
Fury then replied: “I was actually clapping in the room because that was amazing. So well done for that.”
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Usyk, an Olympic gold medallist from London 2012, beat Anthony Joshua by unanimous decision at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in September to claim the IBF, WBA and WBO world titles.
And he defended his belts in their rematch on August 20 in Saudi Arabia last year.
Meanwhile, Fury followed up his win against Dillian Whyte with a resounding victory over Derek Chisora.
It sets up a potential Usyk v Fury fight – which has been pencilled in for April 29, according to Frank Warren.
The venue is yet to be confirmed – with Saudi Arabia and London as suggestions.
Recent reports have suggested Fury already has another opponent on his radar, should he be victorious over the Ukrainian.
Fury is said to want a meet with Joe Joyce on home soil.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best ways to learn boxing defense from home?
Boxing is one the oldest martial arts known. Boxing is considered one of the most difficult sports to practice. You cannot just punch someone in his face and then knock him out. You must know how to defend yourself from punches and kicks.
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 the hands while headgear protects the head. Shorts and a Tshirt are also required.
Once you’ve gathered all your equipment, it’s time for you to start warming up. Start slow and build up speed. You can then go to the mat and spar with another fighter when you feel ready. Don’t worry if you miss. Just try again until you nail it.
How can I improve my punching technique?
Boxing is all about good punch form. For you to become a better boxer, your punch technique must be perfected. Here are some ways to improve your boxing technique.
- Keep your head elevated. You should keep your head high when throwing punches.
- Punch from the shoulder. Try to punch from the shoulder, not the chin when you throw a punch.
- Concentrate on your feet. Avoid moving your feet while you punch.
- Use short punches that are quick. Longer punches can tire you faster.
- Don’t forget about defense! Always keep your distance from any punches coming in.
- Use your elbows. You can defend yourself by using your elbows.
- Use your legs. Learn to properly use your legs.
- Practice every day. You will feel tired when you finish training. Keep going. You need practice to be successful at any task.
- Have fun! Enjoy what you’re doing.
- Breathe. You will be stronger and have more energy if you breathe correctly.
- Relax. Don’t worry about making errors. Be focused on learning new techniques.
- Be patient. Boxing is hard. You will need to practice your boxing skills over time.
- Never stop improving. As long there is still room for improvement, there will continue to be improvement.
- Listen to music. You can relax and focus during training by listening to music.
- View videos of professional fighters. The fights can inspire you and motivate you to work harder.
- Read books. Reading books can help you better understand boxing techniques.
- Take breaks. Sometimes you might need to stop boxing. Play soccer or basketball outside.
- Find a coach. Having a coach who knows boxing well can help you improve faster.
- Do push-ups. Push-ups help build strength and endurance.
How do you practice boxing punches.
A punching bag can be used to practice boxing punches. Once you feel comfortable with the technique, you can punch the bag. You can then move on to another area of your body. Once you feel you are comfortable in one area, you can move on to another.
What is the difference of a left-hook and a right-cross?
A left hook can be thrown from the side, and a right cross from the front.
A left hand hook is one that is thrown with the opponent’s right side facing. The elbow is bent 90°, and the wrist is turned 45° towards the opponent.
With the palm facing the opponent, a right cross is performed. The elbow should be straight. The opponent’s wrist should be turned 45 degrees.
What are the different types of boxing gloves?
There are three main types of boxing gloves: mitts, fingerless mitts, and full-fingered gloves. Mitten gloves are padded around the knuckles. Fingerless mitts are not padded around the knuckles and still cover the fingers. Full-fingered gloves have padding around the entire hand.
Mittens can be used for hitting the fist with your fist. Fingerless mitt gloves are used for punching or striking with the knuckle of the index finger. Boxing gloves that are full-fingered can be used to punch with your whole fist.
What is the best way to learn boxing without fighting?
Boxing is not possible without fighting. You must put in the work to get better at boxing. You will be able to improve your boxing technique and endurance.
You can improve your boxing technique by watching good boxers compete. 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’ll have to spar against another opponent boxer. You’ll be able to see how you’ve improved your fighting technique. You will also be able to see how fast you punch, how strong your punches are, and how well it blocks incoming punches when sparring.
Finally, practice your skills by performing drills. You can improve your boxing skills with practice, so be patient.
What are the 7 punches used in boxing?
The seven punches in boxing are jab, cross, hook, uppercut, straight right, left hook, and body shot. These punches can be used to strike the opponent’s head and body.
Statistics
- 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
These are the basics of boxing
How to box effectively
Boxing is a popular sport. It consists of two opponents who try to knock out each other’s head. The rules of boxing vary from country to country. There are three main types of boxing: Amateur boxing, Professional boxing, and Olympic boxing.
Amateur boxing may be done at school, college, and university. This boxing style includes sparring sessions without protection, using padded gloves. Amateur boxing competitions usually last three rounds and last five minutes each. There are many types of amateur boxing: Kickboxing, Muay Thai and Taekwondo.
Boxing is typically practiced in clubs, stadiums or gyms. They are equipped with protective equipment including a mouthpiece and nose guard, shinguards as well as elbow pads, knee pads. Waist belts and groin protectors. Professional boxing competitions consist of six rounds lasting four minutes each. There are many styles to professional boxing.
Olympic boxing can be seen at the Olympics. International standards require that boxers use special protective gear. The eight rounds last three minutes each and are held over eight rounds. Olympic boxing can be divided into two types: Light Flyweight (Heavyweight) and Heavyweight (Light Flyweight).
These are the basic skills required to box.
- Techniques for punching
- 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 is different. Some punches require more force than others. An example of this is an uppercut, which requires tremendous force. On the contrary, a straight punch takes less power but is faster than most punches.
There are also many combinations. These are combinations that combine punches to accomplish a particular goal. A combination can contain multiple parts. For example, a left hook followed by a right cross will cause damage to the opponent’s jaw.
Guard Techniques
Boxers use their bodies to defend themselves against attack. He does this by using his legs, arms, elbows, hands, knees and feet.
Legs
A boxer must use his legs to defend against kicks. After receiving a kick, he will raise his leg and move away from the attacker. To avoid being kicked in the side, he bends down if the attacker attacks from the front. However, if the attack comes from behind, he stands up straight and blocks the kick with his foot.
Elbows
Elbow strikes are very powerful because they inflict great pain. 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 hands to block incoming blows. Boxers use their hands to stop incoming punches. They raise their fists up above their heads and move towards 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. Defense purposes are often served by knee strikes.
Feet
A boxer should not be afraid to respond to an attack. This allows him to put distance between himself, his opponent, and the ring. Boxers should also keep their balance when counter-attacking.
Stances
Boxing is only possible if a boxer has a clear stance. How he defends his self will depend on how he stances. 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
The Body Movement
In order to win a fight, a boxer must move around his opponent. This requires changing your position, speed, and rhythm.
Rotation
To increase his punching power, a boxer rotates when he throws a punch. Depending on the type and size of punch, the speed at which the rotation takes place varies.
Combinations
Timing of each punch is crucial to the effectiveness of a combination. A combination that is effective starts with a strong punch, and ends with one that is weak.
Spare parts
Sparring is a training session that improves boxing skills. Sparring is a training session that helps a boxer train his mind and body. The purpose of sparring is, in short, to learn how fight and not get 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.
