DEONTAY WILDER emotionally broke down in tears and admitted fears for Robert Helenius’ health following his brutal knockout win.
A right hand from Wilder in the opening round of his boxing return in New York rendered Helenius unconscious.
Deontay Wilder breaking down in tears
The American, famed for his devastating power, let off subdued celebrations at the post-fight press conference.
And Wilder was reduced to tears when discussing ex-American boxer Prichard Colon, who suffered brain damage in the ring.
He said: “We’ve seen what happens, look at Colon. How he got hit, Richard Collon, correct.
“This man didn’t have no kids… they don’t understand. Y’all don’t f****** understand what we go through, man.
“And I don’t even know him like that, but I will always be an advocate for us.
“Because this man will never know what it’s like to be somebody’s father.
“And that’s one of the most precious things in the world, to be somebody’s father. But he will never be nobody’s father, man.
“Because he got in the ring to support his family but now, his family got to take care of him for the rest of his life.
“He was probably the bread winner in his family and now they’re looking and seeking for help and s*** like that.”
Colon, now 30, suffered life-changing injuries in the ring following defeat to Terrel Williams in 2015.
The former light-middleweight contender was left in a persistent vegetative state following repeated blows he took during the bout.
Wilder – who once claimed he wanted a “body on his record” – voiced concern for ex-sparring partner Helenius, 38, following his brutal KO.
He said: “I could say so much about it, man. That’s why you can’t play this, this is serious.
“We don’t know if Robert is going to be the same after this. I just did a job.
“I’m great at what I do but I don’t mean to take people away from the lifestyle they’re living. I’m just trying to support my family as well.”
Wilder returned to the ring for the first time in a year, since suffering a brutal KO loss of his own, to Tyson Fury, 34, in their gruelling trilogy bout.
And he called out Oleksandr Usyk, 35, following his comeback win but expects to have a fight on his hands in convincing the Ukrainian.
He said: “I think it’s going to be very difficult. I’ll be very surprised if he sticks to his word.”
Boxer Prichard Colon was left with brain damage following an injury in the ring
Robert Helenius was knocked out in round one
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take for you to master boxing?
Boxing is one among the oldest martial arts known. China was home to the first ever boxing match, which took place around 2200 BC. For thousands of years, boxing has been practiced. Today, boxing is still popular among athletes and celebrities. However, it takes about 10 months to become proficient at boxing.
It is difficult to learn boxing because there are so many movements. Each movement requires a specific set of muscles to work properly. It takes time and effort to build these muscles.
Once you have mastered the art of moving your body, you are ready to start learning any type or boxing technique. And over time, you’ll become more skilled at each technique.
What are some ways I can improve my combat defense?
By learning to fight smart, you can improve the defense of your combative skills. You need to be able to defend yourself from all angles and counterattack if necessary.
If you don’t know how to fight, then you won’t be prepared for anything. You’ll just get beaten up. However, if your fight skills are solid, you’ll be ready to face any challenge.
These are some tips that will help you improve your defense.
- You must understand where your opponent’s attacks are coming from. This means you need to be attentive to your opponent’s body language. If he appears nervous, it could indicate that he is about to launch his next attack.
- Keep your cool. Don’t panic. Instead, stay focused and relaxed.
- Block with your arms. It is simple and effective to defend yourself from attacks by blocking your arms.
- Counterattack. Counterattack.
- Fight dirty. Fighting dirty is another way to defend yourself. For example, if your opponent throws a kick at you, then you can respond by kicking him back.
How many punches can one human take?
A punch is defined as “a blow delivered from a fist”. Humans can only withstand one punch at a time. If someone punches your face in the face, it’s a punch. You cannot hit the person back. This would be two punches.
What is Boxing and how does it work?
Boxing is a sport in which two people fight to knock one another out. They do this by hitting each other in the head and face. The goal of boxing, is to strike your opponent as hard as you can without causing injury. Both boxers need to be able throw punches at high speeds in order to achieve this. They should also have excellent hand-eye coordination.
Statistics
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- 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
These are the basics of boxing
How to effectively box
Boxing has become a very popular sport. It involves two people who attempt to knock each other out of their heads. Different countries have different rules. There are three types: Amateur, Professional, or Olympic boxing.
Amateur boxing is often practiced at school, college, or university. This boxing style includes sparring sessions without protection, using padded gloves. Amateur boxing competitions usually last three rounds and last five minutes each. 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 have protective equipment such as mouthpieces. Professional boxing competitions consist of six rounds lasting four minutes each. There are many styles to professional boxing.
Olympic boxing is practiced at the Olympics. Boxers are required to wear international standards-compliant protective gear. The eight rounds last three minutes each and are held over eight rounds. Olympic boxing can be divided into two types: Light Flyweight (Heavyweight) and Heavyweight (Light Flyweight).
The basic skills of boxing are:
- Punching techniques
- Guarding techniques
- Footwork
- Stance
- Body movement
- Defense
- Combination
- Rotation
- Spares
Punching Techniques
There are seven types. Each punch is unique. Some punches need more power than others. For example, an uppercut is a powerful punch. However, a straight punch is much more powerful and faster than other punches.
There are also different combinations. These are combinations of punches which work together to achieve a goal. A combination may contain several 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 protects himself by using his body. He does so by using his arms, elbows and hands as well as his knees, knees and legs.
Legs
Boxers should use the legs to protect themselves against kicks. He raises his leg when he is hit with a kick and then moves away from the opponent. To avoid being kicked on his side, he will bend his knees if the attack is from the front. But if the attack comes in the back, he will stand straight and block the kick using his foot.
Elbows
Elbow strikes are very powerful because they inflict great pain. 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 hands as a shield against incoming punches. They raise their fists high above their heads and point them in the direction of an attack. They then touch the attackers fist.
Knees
To absorb the impact of a punch to the stomach, abdomen, or chest, boxers should bend their knees. For defense purposes, knee strikes are common.
Feet
A boxer should not be afraid to respond to an attack. This will help him gain distance from his opponent. Also, boxers must maintain their balance while delivering counter-attacks.
Stances
Boxing effectively requires a boxer to have a good stance. The way he defends him will be dictated by his stance. It determines his position and the direction he will face. Boxers have many options for stances. Here are some of the more popular ones:
- A low stance
- High stance
- Southpaw stance
- Western stance
The Body Movement
A boxer must change his position, speed and rhythm in order to win the fight. This involves changing positions, speed, rhythm and timing.
Rotation
Boxers rotate their arms when they throw a punch. You can rotate at different speeds depending upon the punch.
Combinations
The timing of each punch will determine the effectiveness and efficiency of a combination. A combination is good if it starts with a strong punch then ends with a weaker one.
Sparring
Sparring is a practice session designed to improve boxing skills . A sparring session is where a boxer trains both his mind and his body. 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. Boxing is a sport that requires dedication and perseverance.
