TYSON FURY has been warned by his ex-coach Ben Davison he will “STRUGGLE” against Oleksandr Usyk should he fight a certain way.
The pair of unbeaten rivals are in talks for a historic undisputed title decider this year, which is set to be pushed back till April.
Trainer Ben Davison with Tyson Fury in 2018
Oleksandr Usyk is in talks to fight Tyson Fury
Fury, 34, is the odds on favourite to emerge as the heavyweight division’s first four-belt undisputed champion.
But his old trainer Davison believes the longer the fight goes, the more it favours ex-cruiserweight king Usyk, 36.
He told Queensberry’s YouTube channel: “Personally, I think he will struggle if he tries to play the long game with Usyk.
“I think a massive strength of Tyson’s is his agility for a guy of that size, so when he’s against guys of that size it really shows out.
“However, against someone like Usyk those advantages will get taken away. Someone one-dimensional will struggle.
“Tyson is very versatile, very good at locking up, stepping to someone, he’s able to do that.
“He’s got a great engine, he’s got bundles of heart, extremely tough and does tuck up well. Good on the inside for a man of that size which is very rare.
“Can cut the ring off, so me personally, I think that’s how the fight will go for a Tyson victory.
“I think he’ll struggle if he looks to play the long game with Usyk, in my opinion.”
Davison helped bring Fury back from 28 STONE and a deep depression all the way to challenging for the world title again.
But following a disputed 2018 draw with Deontay Wilder, 37, Fury instead hired American Sugarhill Steward.
With Steward, he has twice stopped Wilder, knocked out Dillian Whyte, 34, and halted Derek Chisora, 38, in ten rounds.
Usyk, off the back of two wins over Anthony Joshua, 33, watched Fury dispatch of Chisora at Tottenham and the pair faced off after.
Talks for the two two unify their belts have been ongoing ever since and promoter Frank Warren provided an update.
He said on talkSPORT: “We’re expecting a couple of offers this week, but none of them have come through and then Tyson has to make his decision.
“I hope it’s going to happen at the end of March, early April, that’s where we’re looking at the moment.
“So, fingers crossed we get it over the line for that date, but it will definitely, definitely happen.”
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk squaring up in December
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the advantages of boxing?
Boxing offers many health benefits. Boxing is good for building strong bones and muscles. Boxing can improve your coordination and reflexes. It can also help strengthen your heart muscle and lungs. The best part is that boxing doesn’t require any special equipment. You can use whatever you have around the house.
How to throw the jab
You can throw a jab by following this easy step-by–step guide.
- With both feet, move forward
- Lift your arm up above your shoulder.
- Place your fist on the target.
- After hitting your target, raise your arm upwards.
- Steps 1 through 4 can be repeated.
Where should I shop for boxing equipment
You can purchase boxing equipment online from many places. These include Amazon, eBay and Walmart. Ross and TJ Maxx, which sell cheap boxing gear are good options.
Warrior, Golden Glove, or Premier Boxing Champions are all good options if quality is your goal.
What are the potential benefits of learning to Box?
If you want to learn how to box, then you should consider the following reasons:
- It builds confidence. Learn to box can give you courage to confront bullies or any other person who might bully you.
- It improves your overall health. Boxing increases muscle mass. Muscle mass will make you stronger.
- It teaches self defense skills. Learning how to fight is the first step to protecting yourself.
- It develops your mental toughness. Mental toughness is important when you’re facing challenges.
- You will feel proud of yourself. Once you’ve mastered a certain technique, you’ll feel like a real boxer.
- It’s fun! It’s great fun to get punched in your stomach.
- It’s cheap. You only need a pair boxing gloves and punching bag.
- It doesn’t require 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
Here are the Essential Skills of Boxing
How to effectively box
Boxing is one of the most popular sports in the world. It is a fight between two opponents. Each country has its own rules. There are three types: Amateur, Professional, or Olympic boxing.
Amateur boxing is usually practiced at school, college or university. This form of boxing involves sparring with no protection and using padded gloves. Amateur boxing contests are usually three rounds in length, lasting five minutes each. There are many types of amateur boxing: Kickboxing, Muay Thai and Taekwondo.
Boxing professionals are usually trained in clubs, gyms, or stadiums. They have protective equipment such as mouthpieces. 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 practiced at the Olympics. International standards require that boxers use special protective gear. The competition lasts for eight rounds, each lasting three minutes. There are only two styles of Olympic boxing; Light Flyweight and Heavyweight.
These are the basic skills required to box.
- Punching techniques
- Techniques for protecting yourself
- Footwork
- Stance
- Movement of the body
- Defense
- Combination
- Rotation
- Sparring
Punching Techniques
There are seven types: Left Hook (right hook), Right Hook (uppercut), Cross (cross), Straight, Overhand, Underhand. Each punch has its own technique. Some punches require greater strength than others. An example of this is an uppercut, which requires tremendous 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 of punches that work together to achieve a specific goal. One combination can have many parts. A combination may include multiple parts. For example, damage to the jaw of an opponent can be caused by a left hook and a right cross.
Guard Techniques
A boxer uses his body to protect himself against attacks. He does this by using his legs, arms, elbows, hands, knees and feet.
Legs
To defend against kicks, a boxer should use his legs. When he’s hit, he raises his right leg and runs away from the attacker. To avoid being kicked in the side, he bends down if the attacker attacks from the front. He will block the kick with his foot if the attack is coming from behind.
Elbows
Because they inflict pain, elbow strikes can be very effective. You can either deliver an elbow strike 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. Boxers use their hands to stop incoming punches. They raise their fists up above their heads and move towards the attack. The attacker’s fist is then in their face.
Knees
When receiving a blow to the stomach, abdomen or chest, a boxer should bend his knees to absorb the impact. For defense purposes, knee strikes are common.
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. A boxer must also maintain his balance when responding to an opponent’s counter-attack.
Stances
To box effectively, a boxer must establish a 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 have many options for stances. Here are the most commonly used ones:
- Low stance
- High stance
- Southpaw stance
- Western stance
Moving your body
A boxer must change his position, speed and rhythm in order to win the fight. This means changing your speed, position and rhythm.
Rotation
A boxer will rotate his arm when he is throwing a punch. The rotation is done at different speeds depending on the type of punch.
Combinations
The timing of each individual punch affects the effectiveness or failure of a combination. 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. Boxers learn to train their mind and bodies during sparring sessions. In conclusion, the purpose of sparring is to learn how to fight and not get hurt.
You need to have patience and dedication in order to learn how boxing works. You need to train hard and long in order to become a better boxer.
