TYSON FURY’s historic undisputed heavyweight title fight with Oleksandr Usyk is on course to take place in “early March.”
Negotiations over the clash of undefeated champions resumed after Fury’s Tottenham trilogy fight with Derek Chisora last December.
Tyson Fury resumed negotiations over a showdown with Oleksandr Usyk after his Tottenham trouncing of Derek Chisora
The pair faced off after Fury’s third defence of the WBC heavyweight title
Promoter Frank Warren has revealed the bout is in the works for ‘early March’
Elbow surgery was set to rule Fury, 34, out until after the spring, but promoter Frank Warren has revealed it’s all systems go for a March meeting.
When asked to provide an update on the fight, the Queensberry Promotions chief told iFL TV: “The date will probably be in March.
“That’s basically where we’re at, early March.”
The oil-rich Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a serious contender to land the undisputed showdown – the first since Lennox Lewis’ rematch with Evander Holyfield 24 years ago.
But a site deal has yet to be finalised – leaving the door open to a potential Wembley war for all the heavyweight marbles.
Warren continued: “No location has been finalised, once we get the fight done then the rest will just fall into place.
“We’re still negotiating as to the site but until we’ve got the fight done then we’ve got nothing.
“Let’s get the fight done and then get to where it’s going to take place.
“You never know, it could take place at Wembley.”
Both parties will move quickly to finalise a venue for the bout, which will go to the bidder willing to stump up the most cash.
Warren said: “The decision will be made with the site very quickly because we want to get it on in March.
“And if we want it to go on in March it has to go on sale soon, no matter where it takes place.
“We are not going to mess around and put one against the other, it is going to be about where the boys can make the most money.”
Fury and Usyk, 35, sized one another up after the Gypsy King’s lopsided beatdown of old rival Chisora.
Tyson Fury reckons Oleksandr Usyk will be an easier night at the office than against Derek Chisora
And the WBC champ reckons the slick southpaw will be an easier night at the office than against Chisora.
He told iFL TV: “I don’t think it is a tough fight: “I don’t think it’s nowhere near as tough as old Del Boy [Derek Chisora].
“He will not stand up to those punches that Derek did against me.
“When I watch the fight between him and Derek, whether people want to admit it or not, it was a 50/50 fight.
“It might have been 55/45, but it wasn’t a landslide.
“It wasn’t like he didn’t win a round, like he didn’t against me.”
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take for a professional boxer to become one?
Professional boxing requires years of dedication and hard work. If you want to become a professional boxer, you’ll need to dedicate at least 10 hours per week to training.
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. Then, move to the next area. Once you feel you are comfortable in one area, you can move on to another.
How can I defend my boxing skills by myself?
Boxing is among the oldest forms of martial art known to man. Boxing can also be considered to one of hardest sports to perform. You don’t just punch someone in the face and knock him out. You must know how to defend yourself from punches and kicks.
Locate a boxing club near you. Once you have located a good gym, you can get gloves and headgear. Gloves protect your hands and the headgear your head. Shorts and a Tshirt are also required.
After you have all the equipment you need, it’s time to get warm. Begin slowly, then gradually increase your speed. When you feel ready, hit the bag and spar with another boxer. Don’t worry if you miss. It doesn’t matter if you fail, just keep trying until you succeed.
What are the benefits of learning to box?
The following are reasons why you should learn how to box.
- It builds confidence. Learn to box can give you courage to confront bullies or any other person who might bully you.
- It can improve your health. Boxing builds muscle mass. Muscle mass is what makes you stronger.
- It teaches self defense skills. When you learn how to fight, you learn how to protect yourself.
- It improves your mental toughness. Mental toughness is important when you’re facing challenges.
- You feel accomplished. Once you’ve mastered a certain technique, you’ll feel like a real boxer.
- It’s fun! It’s fun!
- It’s cheap. All you need is a pair of boxing gloves and a punching bag.
- It doesn’t take up much space
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
How to learn how to box for fitness
How to learn to box for exercise
Your goal in learning boxing is self-confidence and improvement of your physical fitness. Boxing is one the most loved sports in the world. It requires strength, speed, agility, stamina, coordination, balance, power and accuracy.
Boxing can be a great exercise and a way to improve your self-esteem. You’ll enjoy it so much, you’ll want more.
There are many different types of boxing training programs available. Some programs are offered at local gyms and others at your home. There are also online courses which allow you to study from anywhere in the world.
You should ensure that the program you select meets your lifestyle and goals. The best programs will include exercises that help build muscle mass and flexibility, improve cardiovascular endurance, enhance well-being, as well as increase overall wellbeing.
Consider whether you prefer a beginner or advanced course. Beginner’s courses usually cover basic techniques such as shadowboxing or sparring, mittwork and punching combinations. Advanced programs cover more complex movements and offer more variety.
Programs for beginners usually last eight weeks and cost less that $100. These programs don’t give any nutritional, weight loss, or injury prevention advice.
Advanced programs generally last around six months and cost approximately $300. These programs include nutrition advice and stretching routines. Some programs also include resistance training (e.g. lifting weights) or aerobic conditioning (e.g. running).
