BOB ARUM confirmed he has had “interesting” talks with boxing bosses in Saudi Arabia amid rumours of a heavyweight tournament.
Anthony Joshua is in line to face Deontay Wilder in the Middle East with negotiations between the camps ongoing.
Oleksandr Usyk, Bob Arum and Tyson Fury in 2021
And it is believed hosts in Saudi also want to promote a super-fight between champion pair Fury and Usyk.
Fury’s US promoter Arum has now revealed he is in communication with the Saudis, opening the door to the unification bout.
He told Ringside Reporter Live: “I have talked to a representative of Skill Challenge that puts on these boxing events in Saudi Arabia.
“That is correct [that talks are ongoing], we know these people, we work with them in connection with the Jake Paul and Tommy Fury fight as far as US television was concerned.
“So we know who the players are and we’ve had some very interesting talks with them.”
Fury, 34, and Usyk, 36, saw talks to meet in the heavyweight division’s first four-belt undisputed decider collapse earlier in the year.
The proposed April 29 Wembley bout was scrapped due to a row over the split for a potential rematch.
Instead, Usyk is now set to face WBA mandatory challenger Daniel Dubois, 25, with talks ongoing.
Meanwhile, Fury is in line to return in July and looked on course to fight British rival Joe Joyce, 37.
That was until Joyce suffered a shock stoppage loss to China’s Zhilei Zhang, 40, after his eye was so swollen the referee stopped the contest.
Now, Zhang is the leading name in contention to welcome Fury back to the ring, in a blow to Andy Ruiz Jr, 33.
Arum said: “We’re focusing on the Chinese kid that beat Joe Joyce.”
He added: “It’s likely for July, we’re trying to close that out over this (past) weekend.”
Joe Joyce lost to Zhilei Zhang in six rounds
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take for a professional boxer to become one?
To become a professional boxer, it takes dedication and years of hard work. If you want to become a professional boxer, you’ll need to dedicate at least 10 hours per week to training.
What are some of the benefits of boxing
Boxing has many health benefits. Boxing has many health benefits. It helps strengthen your bones and muscles. It improves your coordination and reflexes. It strengthens your heart, lungs and other vital organs. Boxing does not require special equipment. You can use almost anything around your home.
How much weight should I lift to be a successful shopper?
For strength improvement, weight lifting is an essential part of your fitness routine. Lifting weights should be done with care. Do not push yourself too hard. You should lift heavier weights at least once a week. Third, perform each exercise for 8 repetitions. Fourth, you should rest for two minutes between sets. Fifth, perform all exercises without using momentum. And finally, focus on form rather than speed.
How do boxers train for beginners?
Although boxing is one of oldest sports, its popularity has increased only recently. Boxing is an art that sees two fighters compete in a fight. They punch eachother until one is knocked out.
To become a boxer, you must first find out what boxing is like. You can watch some boxing matches on YouTube to feel how it feels hitting someone. After you have decided if you are interested in boxing, you can choose the style of fighting that you like.
What is Boxing?
Boxing is an intense sport in which two people attempt to knock their opponent out by hitting them in both the head or face. Boxing is about hitting an opponent as hard possible, without inflicting any injuries. For this to happen, both boxers have to be able and willing to throw punches at a high rate of speed. They must also have good hand-eye coordination.
How can I learn how to defend myself against boxing?
Boxing is among the oldest forms of martial art known to man. 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.
Locate a boxing club near you. Once you’ve found a good place to train, you’ll need to get some gloves and headgear. Gloves protect the hands while headgear protects the head. You will also need shorts and a shirt.
Once you have everything you need, you will need to warm up. Start slow and build up 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.
Do I have to fight in order to train boxing?
Boxing is not possible without fighting. To improve your boxing skills, you must work hard. If you put in the work, you will see improvements in your boxing technique, speed and endurance as well as strength and stamina.
The first step towards improving your boxing technique is to watch some good boxers fight. You should observe how they move, throw punches and defend themselves. You can then try to imitate them.
Next, you’ll have to spar against another opponent boxer. Here you can see if you have improved your boxing technique. You’ll be amazed at how fast you can punch and how strong your punches feel.
Finally, practice your skills by performing drills. You can improve your boxing skills with practice, so be patient.
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How To
Here are some basic skills in boxing
How to box effectively
Boxing is the most loved sport in the world. It is a fight between two opponents. Boxing rules vary from one country or another. In general, there are three types of boxing; Amateur, Professional and Olympic boxing.
Amateur boxing can be practiced at school or college. 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 styles of amateur boxing such as Kickboxing or Muay Thai, Taekwondo and Karate, Judo and Wrestling, among others.
Boxing professionals are usually trained in clubs, gyms, 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 competitions have six rounds that last four minutes each. There are many styles of professional boxing: Boxing, MMA (Mixed Martial Arts), Kickboxing and Muay Thai.
Olympic boxing is practiced at the Olympics. International standards require that boxers use special protective gear. The competition lasts approximately three minutes for each round. Olympic boxing has only two styles, Light Flyweight vs Heavyweight.
Boxing’s fundamental skills are:
- Techniques for punching
- Guarding techniques
- Footwork
- Stance
- The body moves
- Defense
- Combination
- Rotation
- Sparring
Punching Techniques
There are seven types. Each punch is different. Some punches require greater strength than others. For example, an uppercut requires great force. On the contrary, a straight punch takes less power but is faster than most punches.
There are many combinations that can be used to punch. These are combinations of punches which work together to achieve a goal. A combination can contain multiple 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 uses his body to protect himself against attacks. He does this using his legs and arms, elbows as well as hands, knees and feet.
Legs
Boxers must use their legs to defend themselves against kicks. If he gets kicked, he raises one leg and turns away from his attacker. If the attack comes from the front, then he bends his knees to avoid being kicked on the side. He will block the kick with his foot if the attack is coming from behind.
Elbows
Elbow strikes are very effective because they inflict much pain. An elbow strike can be delivered directly or indirectly. Directly refers to hitting your opponent with the forearm, while indirect means you hit him using another part of your arms.
Hands
Boxers use both their hands and arms to prevent incoming blows. To do this, they raise their fists higher than their heads and move their arms in the direction that the attack is coming. 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
If he is being attacked, a boxer must take a step back and counter-attack. This way, he can gain distance between himself and his opponent. Also, boxers must maintain their balance while delivering counter-attacks.
Stances
A boxer must have a stance in order to be effective at boxing. His stance determines how he defends himself. It is how he positions himself and where he faces the opponent. Boxers have many options for stances. These are the most popular:
- A low stance
- High stance
- Southpaw stance
- Western stance
Moving your body
To win a fight, a fighter must move around the opponent. This includes changing speed, position and rhythm.
Rotation
A boxer will rotate his arm when he is throwing a punch. Depending on what punch is being thrown, the speed of rotation varies.
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 training session that improves boxing skills. Sparring allows a boxer to improve his mental and physical skills. Sparring is a way to learn how to fight without getting hurt.
You need to have patience and dedication in order to learn how boxing works. To become a better fighter, you have to train hard and continue to work.
