TYSON FURY credits the man he is named after — Mike Tyson — with life advice that has helped him handle family tragedy.
The 34-year-old WBC heavyweight world champion lost his cousin Rico Burton in August when he was murdered in a knife attack.
Tyson Fury credits Mike Tyson for helping him cope with the death of his cousin
And Fury’s wife Paris has bravely spoken out about losing two babies, one through a difficult stillbirth.
Personal pain and punches all seem to bounce off the 6ft 9in Gypsy King but he has revealed some wise words from the 56-year-old reformed “baddest man on the planet” Mike Tyson helped him cope with grief.
The 32-0-1 superstar said: “It’s very traumatic for any parent to lose a child and recovering is just a process. I look at it as the circle of life.
“Some people just get longer than others. Some people live to 100 and some young children are called away very young.
“Routine helps, dwelling can drag you down.
“Life moves on and time is a good healer, you need to look at the positives and not dwell on anything. With miscarriages, baby losses and any family tragedies, you have to let things go.
“I had a cousin murdered back in August, we were really close, slept in the same bed as kids and that was depressing when I realised I would never see him again.
“But life goes on and you have to appreciate the good times that you have had.
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“I was with Mike Tyson once and he said he was looking forward to death.
“He said that life had been so great that surely death would be too. And I thought he had a valid point.”
Tomorrow’s trilogy dance with Derek Chisora, 38, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium should springboard Fury into an undisputed March decider with WBA, IBF and WBO boss Oleksandr Usyk.
The Anthony Joshua mega-fight could always be his pension plan after that clash.
But with movie offers flying in from Hollywood, we can expect to see him on the silver screen very soon, following on from Vinnie Jones’ switch from sporting hardman to movie villain.
He said: “I am sure there will be a luxurious and fancy career for me after boxing. I have the likes of Sylvester Stallone and Guy Ritchie calling me up and offering me films, movie parts.
“I have been offered Jason Statham and Mark Wahlberg films. I am doing a Netflix series and there might be another series after that.
“Stallone’s dream was to make the Rocky movies and he is still doing them now when he is in his seventies.
“My dream was to be heavyweight champion and I am still doing it in my thirties.”
Fury takes inspiration from golden oldies like Larry Holmes and George Foreman, who were still starring in heavyweight world title clashes well into their forties.
But he has an eye on out-of-work Cristiano Ronaldo’s recent decline and recognises his wild life outside of the ring might count against him having similar longevity to the Portugal ace or his American heroes.
He said: “I am 34 and I have plenty of miles on the clock. It’s hard getting through these camps.
“All the top athletes are pretty worn out by this age, even footballers.
“Ronaldo is 37 but he has lived an unbelievably professional lifestyle, had the best of everything, doctors, physios, and even he is still declining.
“I have done nothing but drink alcohol and use recreational drugs. I burned the candle at both ends.
“I am not the hungry young lion any more, I am the wily old veteran who can scrape through now.”
Although, if he can stave off injury for a few more years, though, there is a growing chance he could end up being a world champion grandad!
Daughter Venezuela, his first of six children, recently turned 13 and Fury seems to like the idea of being a young grandpa who can still beat up all the young bucks in his forties.
He revealed: “Time has been an obsession for me for a long time but right now I can really enjoy it and being in Morecambe helps that.
“I can sit by the window in my house, overlooking the bay and not realise that an hour has gone by.
“I have been a professional for 14 years now. My daughter was born a year later. Where the hell has that time gone? My daughter is now 13. She has gone from being a tiny baby to half a lady.
“She was a little girl just a couple of years ago and now I know we are not far away from her having boyfriends, moving out and having a family of her own.
“In our culture we get married very young so in a few years she could be gone and married and I could be grandad Tyson before 40.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boxing?
Boxing involves two people trying to knock each others out with punches in the face and head. The objective of boxing involves hitting your opponent as hard, but not causing any injury. In order for this to happen, both boxers must be able to throw punches at high speed. They must also have good hand eye coordination.
How can a beginner start boxing at home?
Boxing is one the oldest known sports. Boxing was first developed to train warriors against their enemies in ancient times. Boxing is still a popular sport all over the globe. Boxing doesn’t require you to attend a gym. You will need some gloves, punching bag, and some friends to spar.
Local amateur boxing clubs are also available where you can train with professional coaches. When you are proficient in basic punches and combinations you will be ready to compete at tournaments.
What are the seven punches in boxing
Boxing uses seven punches: jab, hook, hook, uppercut and straight right. These punches are used for attacking the opponent’s body, head, and legs.
What is the difference between a left hook and a right cross?
A left hook is thrown from the side of the body while a right cross is thrown from the front of the body.
The opponent is facing the back of the left hook. The elbow is bent 90°. The wrist is turned 45° toward opponent.
A right cross is thrown with the palm facing the opponent’s face and the elbow straight. The opponent’s wrist should be turned 45 degrees.
How can I improve my defensive capabilities in fighting?
You can improve your defense in fighting by learning how to fight smart. It is important to know how to defend yourself against all types of attacks, as well as how to counterattack when necessary.
If you don’t know the art of fighting, you won’t have the ability to win any fights. You’ll just get beaten up. You’ll just get beat up if you know how fight.
Here are some tips to help you improve your defense:
- Be aware of where your opponent is attacking. This means you should pay attention to what your opponent is saying. If he appears nervous, it could indicate that he is about to launch his next attack.
- Stay calm. Don’t panic. Instead, stay focused and relaxed.
- Block with your arms. Blocking with your arms is a simple but effective way to defend yourself against attacks.
- Counterattack. If you see your opponent attacking you, then you need to counterattack immediately.
- Fight dirty. Fighting dirty is another way of defending yourself. If your opponent kicks you in the face, you can counter by kicking him back.
Do you have the ability to train yourself to box?
Yes, it is possible to learn how to box. Find a local boxing gym and sign up for a class. Many gyms offer classes for free, but you can also search Google for local boxing clubs.
You’ll also need some equipment like gloves, mouthpiece, headgear, and sparring partners. Once you have this equipment, it’s time to start practicing your kicks.
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How To
Here are the Basic Skills of Boxing
How to box effectively
Boxing has become a very popular sport. It is a fight between two opponents. Different countries have different rules. There are three main types of boxing: Amateur boxing, Professional boxing, and Olympic boxing.
Amateur boxing usually takes place at school, college and university. This form of boxing involves sparring with no protection and using padded gloves. Amateur boxing competitions typically last for three rounds, each lasting five minutes. 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 contests last six rounds and last for four minutes each. There are several different styles of professional boxing including Boxing, MMA (Mixed Martial Arts), Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Taekwondo and others.
Olympic boxing is done at the Olympics. Boxers are required to wear international standards-compliant protective gear. The competition lasts eight rounds of three minutes each. Olympic boxing has only two styles, Light Flyweight vs Heavyweight.
Boxing is based on the following skills:
- Punching techniques
- Guarding techniques
- Footwork
- Stance
- The body moves
- Defense
- Combination
- Rotation
- Spares
Punching Techniques
There are seven types. Each punch is different. Some punches need more power than others. A strong uppercut for example requires a lot of force. A straight punch on the other side requires less power, but is more effective than other punches.
There are also various punching combinations. These are combinations made up of several punches that can be used together to achieve one goal. A combination may contain several parts. An example of this is a left hook, followed by a right crossing. This will damage the opponent’s jaw.
Guard Techniques
A boxer protects himself by using his body. He does this by using his legs.
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 on the sides, he bends at his knees when the attacker strikes from the front. If the attack is from the side, he will bend his knees to avoid being kicked on the side.
Elbows
Because elbow strikes inflict a lot of pain, they are very effective. You can either deliver an elbow strike directly, or indirectly. Directly means that your opponent is hit with your forearm. However, indirectly means that your elbow strike is delivered with another part or 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. They then touch the attackers fist.
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 take control of an attack and respond with counter-attacks. This way, he can gain distance between himself and his opponent. In addition, when delivering a counter-attack, a boxer should keep his balance.
Stances
A boxer must have a stance in order to be effective at boxing. His stance determines how he defends himself. It dictates how he places his body and faces his opponent. Boxers can take many different stances. Here are the most commonly used ones:
- Low stance
- High stance
- Southpaw stance
- Western stance
Body Movement
A boxer must be able to move around his opponent in order to win a fight. This requires changing your position, speed, and rhythm.
Rotation
To increase his punching power, a boxer rotates when he throws a punch. Different types of punches require different speeds for the rotation.
Combinations
The effectiveness of a combination depends on the timing of each individual punch. A combination that works well starts with strong punches and ends with weak ones is a winning combination.
Spare parts
Sparring is a form of boxing that aims to improve your skills. Sparring is a training session that helps a boxer train his mind and body. Sparring, in conclusion, is about learning how to fight and not getting hurt.
It is important to be patient and dedicated when learning how to box. Boxing is a sport that requires dedication and perseverance.
