GEORGE KAMBOSOS JR went back to the darkness as an underdog ahead of his rematch with Devin Haney – by sleeping in his GYM.
The lightweight rivals do battle on Sunday in Melbourne, only four months after Haney won the undisputed crown.
George Kambosos Jr ahead of his rematch with Devin Haney
George Kambosos Jr slept in his gym ahead of his rematch with Devin Haney
Devin Haney with George Kambosos Jr
Kambosos, who became a star overnight last November after beating Teofimo Lopez, conceded the WBA, IBF and WBO belts.
So for his contracted rematch, he stayed away from wife Bec and their three young children in the comfort of his home.
Instead, the Australian slept on a mattress in his gym office upstairs after training, where he stationed himself for the past few months.
Kambosos, 29, told SunSport: “No distractions, that’s what I wanted. My gym is where I do my best work and that’s how I wanted it.
“I’ve got a nice office upstairs, put the bed in there, got a TV just to study old-school fights and obviously the first fight between me and Haney.
“That’s all I need. I’m a fighter, I could’ve stayed in a fancy place, I could’ve stayed in my house but there were distractions for me.
“For me, staying at my gym, I put in the work, then go upstairs and relax, my mind is focussed on one thing, it’s on a warpath.”
Kambosos shot to fame after upsetting Lopez, 25, a year after the American stunned the great Vasiliy Lomachenko, 34, himself.
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And in his first title defence, he welcomed Haney, 23, to the Marvel Stadium with over 40,000 in attendance.
But the task of promoting the bout to an entire nation was among Kambosos’ distractions throughout the summer.
He said: “It’s a lot of work. When you’re champion you’ve got a lot of commitments and you’re focussing on building your brand.
“I had a stadium to sell, Haney was not going to sell the stadium, I was the one that doubled up on everything.
“Ultimately, it took a lot out of me but no excuses, Haney won the first fight but that’s why it was a two-fight deal. There’s two parts to this story.
“You got me the first time, congratulations, you’re a good champion, total respect there but let’s see how you do it now when the kind of Ferocious turns up now without all of them distractions.”
Kambosos opted to exercise his right to an immediate rematch with Haney, opposed to cherry-picking opponents to guarantee himself a win.
He said: “The kind of fighter, the kind of competitor I am, I know my mistakes and what went wrong in preparation and the first camp, the kind of distractions I had.
“As a true competitor, I know come this Sunday, me at my best, the way I am, the way I’ve prepared this time as the underdog, back in the dark, I will beat this guy.
“I’m excited, after the loss I didn’t take it personal, I didn’t get too upset, it’s part of the game.
“Respect me that I fight the best, I didn’t take any tune-up fights.
“Again, why would I take a tune-up fight to try and get my rematch when it’s there on the table?
“I’m a true fighter and I will show that again this Sunday, I will do my talking in the ring.”
George Kambosos Jr was beaten by Devin Haney on points
Devin Haney and George Kambosos Jr ahead of their rematch
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I do to practice my boxing defense?
Boxing is one the oldest martial arts known. Boxing is one of the most difficult sports you can play. You cannot just punch someone in his face and then knock him out. You must know how to defend yourself from punches and kicks.
First, find a gym that offers boxing. Once you have located a good gym, you can get gloves and headgear. Gloves protect your hands while the headgear protects your head. Shorts and a Tshirt are also required.
Once you’ve got all your equipment, you’ll need to warm up properly. Start slowly and work your way up gradually to full speed. If you feel ready, get on the bag and start sparring with another boxer. Don’t worry if you miss. You can always try again until it is perfect.
How can you box punches properly?
A punching bag is used for practicing boxing punches. You will continue to punch the bag until the technique is perfected. Next, move on to the next section of your body. You can then move onto the next area once you are comfortable with that one.
How do beginners train to become boxers?
Although boxing is one the oldest sports, it has only recently been rediscovered as a popular sport. Two fighters fight each other in boxing. They punch eachother until one is knocked out.
It is important to decide if you like boxing before you can start training to become a fighter. You can watch some boxing matches on YouTube to feel how it feels hitting someone. Once you decide whether you would enjoy being a boxer, you’ll need to choose which style of fighting you’d prefer.
Statistics
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How To
Here are the Basic Skills of Boxing
How to box effectively
Boxing is one of the most popular sports in the world. It involves two people who attempt to knock each other out of their heads. Boxing rules vary from one country or another. There are three types: Amateur, Professional, or 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 contests are usually three rounds in length, lasting five minutes each. There are many styles of amateur boxing such as Kickboxing or Muay Thai, Taekwondo and Karate, Judo and Wrestling, among others.
Professional boxing is usually practiced in gyms, clubs or stadiums. They wear protective equipment such as mouthpiece, nose guard, shin guards, elbow pads, knee pads, waist belt and groin protector. Professional boxing competitions consist of six rounds lasting four minutes each. There are many styles to professional boxing.
Olympic boxing takes place 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.
These are the basic skills required to box.
- Punching techniques
- Techniques for protecting yourself
- Footwork
- Stance
- Movement of the body
- Defense
- Combination
- Rotation
- Spare parts
Punching Techniques
There are seven types. Each punch comes with its own technique. Some punches need more power than others. An uppercut, for instance, requires tremendous strength. A straight punch on the other side requires less power, but is more effective than other punches.
There are many combinations of punches. These are combinations of punches which work together to achieve a goal. A combination may contain several parts. A left hook followed with a right-cross will cause injury to the opponent’s jaw.
Guard Techniques
Boxers protect themselves by protecting their bodies. He does so by using his arms, elbows and hands as well as his knees, knees and legs.
Legs
To defend against kicks, a boxer should use his legs. After receiving a kick, he will raise his leg and move away from the attacker. To avoid being kicked on his side, he will bend his knees if the attack is from the front. If the attack is from the side, he will bend his knees to avoid being kicked on the side.
Elbows
Because they cause great pain, elbow strikes are extremely effective. You can deliver an elbow strike 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 their hands as a shield against incoming punches. Boxers raise their fists to block incoming blows and then move in the direction of the attacker’s attack. Then they make contact with the attacker’s fist.
Knees
Boxers should bend their knees when receiving blows to the abdomen, stomach, or chest. Knee strikes are often used for defense purposes.
Feet
If he is being attacked, a boxer must take a step back and counter-attack. This will help him gain distance from his opponent. A boxer must also maintain his balance when responding to an opponent’s counter-attack.
Stances
Boxing is only possible if a boxer has a clear stance. The way he defends him will be dictated by his stance. It dictates how he places his body and faces his opponent. There are many positions that boxers can adopt. These are some of our most favorite:
- 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 involves changing positions, speed, rhythm and timing.
Rotation
To increase his punching power, a boxer rotates when he throws a punch. You can rotate at different speeds depending upon the punch.
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 is a training session that helps a boxer train his mind and body. In conclusion, the purpose of sparring is to learn how to fight and not get hurt.
It is important to be patient and dedicated when learning how to box. To be a better boxer you need to train hard.
