FLOYD MAYWEATHER was caught with a brutal right hand by Mikuru Asakura before going on to knockout the Japanese star.
The boxing legend produced a third KO in his latest money-spinning exhibition bout yesterday – in front of old rival Manny Pacquiao.
Floyd Mayweather was caught by a wicked right hand from Mikuru Asakura
The win earnt “Money” another £20million.
The self-proclaimed “Best Ever” was forced to evade heavy artillery coming his way early on in the scrap.
Mayweather did pick up the pace towards the end of the opening round as he started to fire off his famous piston-like right hand.
The second proved to be all out action with the American starting on the front foot.
Mayweather, 45, landed a series of rear hand shots, both to head and body.
But Asakura, 30, fired back and even landed a perfect counter right hook, which snapped Mayweather’s head back.
Now slow-motion footage of the punch has emerged which has seemingly revealed how much it caught the icon off-guard.
But it did seem to spark Mayweather into action with the star soon landing a huge right of his own.
It crashed into the side of Asakura’s head, seemingly affecting his equilibrium and leaving him unable to continue.
Pacquiao, 43, who retired last year, entered the ring after the knockout and embraced with Mayweather.
It came after Mayweather said: “Another legend right here, eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao. Great champion. Unbelievable world champion.”
Mayweather officially retired in 2017 after beating ex-UFC champion Conor McGregor, 34, in ten rounds before embarking on a series of exhibition bouts. He is set to face YouTuber Deji, 25, next in Dubai in November but said he will be back in the Far East soon.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I do to practice my boxing defense?
Boxing is the oldest known martial art. Boxing is considered one of the most difficult sports to practice. It’s not enough to punch someone in their face and knock them out. You must be able defend yourself from kicks and punches.
The first thing you need to do is find a boxing gym near you. Once you’ve found a good place to train, you’ll need to get some gloves and headgear. Gloves protect you hands while the helmet protects your head. A T-shirt and shorts are required.
Once you’ve gathered all your equipment, it’s time for you to start warming up. Begin slowly, then gradually increase your speed. Start sparring with another boxer when you feel confident. If you fail, don’t be discouraged. Just try again until you nail it.
What is the average time it takes to become a professional fighter?
Professional boxing takes hard work and dedication. You will need to train at least 10 hours per semaine if you want to be a professional boxer.
What can I do to improve my punching?
Punching form is one of the most important parts of boxing. To be a good boxer, you need to master the art of punching. Here are some ways to improve your boxing technique.
- Keep your head up. You should keep your head high when throwing punches.
- Punch from the shoulder. You should aim your punch at the shoulder rather than the chin.
- Pay attention to your feet. Focus on your feet when punching.
- Throw short, quick punches. Longer punches can tire you faster.
- Don’t forget about defense! Always remember to block incoming punches.
- Use your elbows. Your elbows can be used to protect yourself.
- Learn how to use your legs. You can avoid being knocked to the ground if you learn how to properly use your legs.
- Always practice. Even if you feel tired, continue training. It takes practice to get good at anything.
- Have fun Enjoy what you are doing.
- Keep your lungs open. Correct breathing will help you feel stronger and more energetic.
- Relax. Don’t be too concerned about making mistakes. Just focus on learning new things.
- Be patient. Boxing is hard. It takes time for you to get better at boxing.
- Never stop improving. As long there is still room for improvement, there will continue to be improvement.
- Listen to music. Music can help you relax and concentrate during training.
- Check out these videos featuring professional boxers. You may be inspired to work harder by watching them compete.
- Read books. Reading helps you to understand boxing techniques.
- It is important to take breaks. Sometimes it helps to take a break from boxing. Play soccer or basketball outside.
- Find a coach. Boxing is a sport that requires a coach with a lot of experience. This will help you to improve quicker.
- Do push-ups. Push-ups can be a great way to increase strength and endurance.
How long does it take to learn to box?
Boxing is the oldest known martial art. China is where the first known boxing match took place in 2200 BC. For thousands of years, boxing has been practiced. Boxing is still a popular sport among celebrities and athletes. However, it takes around 10 to learn how to box.
It takes so long for boxing to be learned because there are many types of movements involved. To perform each movement properly, you need specific muscles. These muscles take time to build.
After you learn how to move your own body, you can practice any type of boxing. And over time, you’ll become more skilled at each technique.
What is Boxing and how does it work?
Boxing involves two people trying to knock each others out with punches in the face and head. The goal of boxing, is to strike your opponent as hard as you can without causing injury. This can only happen if both boxers are able to throw heavy punches. They must also have good hand eye coordination.
How do you train boxers for beginners?
Boxing is one, if not the oldest, sport in existence. But boxing only recently became more popular. Boxing is a sport where two fighters face off against each other in a ring. They punch each other until one of them falls.
To become a boxer, you must first find out what boxing is like. You can try watching some fights on YouTube and see how it feels to hit someone. Once you decide if boxing is something you enjoy, you can then choose the type of fighting you prefer.
Statistics
- It is just like normal sparring with a partner, but you want to throw punches at 75% of your normal speed. (wikihow.com)
- This article received 39 testimonials and 89% of readers who voted found it helpful, earning it our reader-approved status. (wikihow.com)
External Links
en.wikipedia.org
expertboxing.com
How To
How to box for exercise
How to Learn to Box for Exercise
Boxing is a sport that improves self confidence and physical fitness. Boxing is the most well-known sport in the world. It involves strength, speed and agility.
Boxing is a great way of getting fit and feeling good about yourself. You’ll enjoy it so much, you’ll want more.
There are many boxing training options. Some take place at gyms or health clubs while others require you to train at home. Online courses are available that you can access anywhere in the world.
It is important to find a program that suits your needs and your lifestyle. The best programs are those that focus on building muscle mass, increasing flexibility, improving cardiovascular endurance, and improving overall well-being.
You should also consider whether you prefer a beginner’s course or a more advanced one. Beginner’s programs usually teach basic techniques and drills such as shadowboxing, sparring, mitt work, and punching combinations. Advanced programs cover more complex movements and offer more variety.
Beginners’ programs generally last around eight weeks and cost less than $100. These programs don’t give any nutritional, weight loss, or injury prevention advice.
Advanced programs usually last for six months and are around $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).
