THIS is the moment Jake Paul dropped Anderson Silva before picking up the biggest win of his boxing career.
The YouTuber-turned boxer bettered Silva on points in Arizona, scoring a knockdown in the eighth and final round.
Jake Paul dropped Anderson Silva in the last round
Paul landed a counter right hook to leave the Brazilian UFC legend floored and staring defeat in the face.
The American was awarded a unanimous decision with scores of 77-74 and 78-73, twice as he defeated his idol-turned rival.
He said: “It’s a surreal moment. Hard work pays off. First and foremost, I want to say thank you to Anderson.
“He was my idol growing up. He inspired me to be great. He was the first celebrity I ever met.
“Without him, we wouldn’t have had a fight this year. He’s a tough mofo. A legend. I have nothing but respect for him.
“This just goes to show that anyone watching at home, chase your dreams. It’s never too late.
“I started boxing two-and-a-half years ago as a pro and just beat one of the greatest ever because I’m obsessed with this.
“I go so hard every single day. Nothing can get in my way. No distractions.”
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Silva, 47, added: “I think the judges got it right. Listen, it’s tough to come inside here and fight a young kid. I tried to do my best.
“I trained hard every day. Jake is better than me today. I don’t have anything bad to say about my opponent.
“I think everybody needs to respect this kid because he’s doing the best job. I trained hard. I’m a warrior.”
Jake Paul after beating Anderson Silva
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take for a professional boxer to become one?
Professional boxing takes hard work and dedication. To become a professional fighter, you will need to devote at least 10 hours per weeks to training.
What are the different types and uses of boxing gloves?
There are three main types in boxing gloves: mitts; fingerless mitts; and full-fingerered. Mitten gloves are padded around the knuckles. Fingerless mitts don’t have any padding around your knuckles but still cover your fingers. Full-fingered gloves have padding throughout the entire hand.
For punching with the fist, mittens can be used. Fingerless mitt gloves, also known as fingerless mitts, are used to punch or strike with the index finger’s knuckle. Full-fingered boxing gloves are used for punching with the whole fist.
How can beginners boxers train?
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 fighter falls down.
The first step towards becoming a boxer is to find out if you like boxing. Check out some YouTube fights to get a feel for what it is like to hit someone. Once you have decided that boxing is for you, you can decide what style of fight you prefer.
How to throw your jab.
To throw a jab, simply follow this simple step-by-step guide:
- Take your step forward with both of your feet.
- Lift your arm up above your shoulder.
- Keep your fist in front of your target.
- After hitting your target you should swing your arm up.
- Repeat steps 1 to 4.
How can a beginner learn to box at home?
Boxing is one among the oldest sports known to mankind. Boxing was created in ancient times to help warriors fight off their enemies. Boxing is still a popular sport all over the globe. You don’t even need to go to a gym to box. You will need some gloves, punching bag, and some friends to spar.
There are many local amateur boxing groups that you can join to train with professionals. Once you’ve mastered basic punches and combinations, you’ll be ready to compete in tournaments.
How can I practice boxing without a partner?
If you are looking to box with a partner but don’t want to train, you can just watch the professional boxing matches on TV. You could also look for an amateur boxing club in your area. Amateur boxing clubs hold regular training sessions. These sessions often involve sparring partners who hit the pads together.
You can also use punching bags to practice boxing. Before you hit the bag, make sure to wear protective gear like boxing gloves.
What is Boxing?
Boxing is a sport that involves two people who try to knock each other out by hitting them in the head and face. The goal of boxing, is to strike your opponent as hard as you can without causing injury. To achieve this, both boxers should be able to throw punches with high velocity. They must also have good 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)
External Links
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How To
How to learn to box for exercise
How to learn how to box for Exercise
The goal of learning boxing is to improve your physical fitness level and develop self confidence. Boxing is the most well-known sport in the world. It requires strength and speed as well agility, coordination, balance, power, and accuracy.
Learning how to box is a great way to get fit and feel good about yourself. You will find that the activity is enjoyable and you want to continue doing it.
There are many kinds of boxing programs. Some require you to train at home while others are done in gyms or health clubs. You can also study online from any location in the world.
When choosing a program, make sure that it meets your goals and fits into your lifestyle. Exercises that build muscle mass, flexibility, endurance, cardiovascular endurance, and improve overall well-being are the best.
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 typically offer a wider variety of exercises and cover more complex movements.
These programs are generally less expensive than $100 and last for eight weeks. These programs don’t give any nutritional, weight loss, or injury prevention advice.
Advanced programs usually last for six months and are around $300. They may include nutritional advice, stretching, warm-up exercises and instruction on proper technique. Some programs also include resistance training (e.g. lifting weights) or aerobic conditioning (e.g. running).
