NATE DIAZ ramped up the mind games ahead of his showdown with Jake Paul by STORMING OUT of their face-to-face sitdown.
The former UFC lightweight title challenger will make his professional boxing debut against the social media sensation in a Dallas dust-up early on Sunday morning.
Oh my.
Today’s face-to-face with Jake and Nate ended … prematurely.
Full video out tomorrow via @DAZNBoxing. pic.twitter.com/QHb6rztQ1C
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) August 2, 2023
Nate Diaz will throw down with Jake Paul in a boxing match on Sunday night
Former UFC star Diaz continued his mind games by leaving a sitdown with Paul
YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul couldn’t believe Diaz left their face-to-face
The pair, 38 and 26 respectively, recently took part in a traditional pre-fight sitdown hosted by veteran MMA journalist Ariel Helwani.
But it ended prematurely when Diaz decided to LEAVE the face-to-face.
Diaz’s early exit came after Paul hailed him by saying: “He’s a warrior, he’s put on some of the greatest fights in the history of MMA.
“He has an amazing fanbase, obviously people love him for a reason and I know he’s coming to bring a war.
“That’s what he says, ‘Ready for f****ng war’.
“I think the fans are the ones who get to win the most out of all of this because we both don’t want to lose and back down.”
Diaz shocked both Paul and Helwani, by saying he would “be right back.”
Fight fans were quick to comment, with one saying: “He doesn’t give a f**k.”
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Another said: “This is the next level of I’m just showing up so I don’t get fined.”
And another said: “Nate knows this is beneath him and he is just there for the paycheck.”
MMA icon Diaz is no stranger to leaving media events early, dipping out of pre-fight press conferences for his 2016 rematch with Conor McGregor and upcoming clash with Paul.
Problem Child Paul has been irked by Diaz’s lack of promotion for the fight, saying: “For my own pleasure, I like to fight people where it’s rowdy because it’s more entertaining for the fans.
“It’s not as fun if there’s not as much s*** talk and funny moments leading up to the fight.
“That’s why I do this, for my own joy and passion for this game. So it is disappointing for myself.
“Nate has a massive name, he is a massive pay-per-view draw of UFC times.
“To me, that’s exciting because I haven’t fought a massive pay-per-view draw in the prime of their career when they’re still hot and active.
“There was this beef and online banter back and forth that we’ve been trying and wanting to fight for a long time.”
Former Disney star Paul will look to use Diaz as a stepping stone back to the win column following a split decision defeat in his February grudge match with Tommy Fury.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can beginners boxers train?
Although boxing is one of oldest sports, its popularity has increased only recently. Boxing is a sport where two fighters face off against each other in a ring. They punch each others until one loses.
To become a boxer, you must first find out what boxing is like. Check out some YouTube fights to get a feel for what it is like to hit someone. After you have decided if you are interested in boxing, you can choose the style of fighting that you like.
Can you train yourself to box?
Yes, it is possible to learn how to box. It is easy to find a gym that offers boxing classes in your area and then join one. Although most gyms offer free classes to their members, it is possible to search Google for other local boxing clubs.
Also, equipment like gloves and mouthpieces, headgear, as well as sparring partners will be required. Once you have this equipment, it’s time to start practicing your kicks.
Is it possible to train boxing with out fighting?
You can’t train boxing without fighting. To improve your boxing skills, you must work hard. However, if you are willing to put in the effort, you’ll be able improve your boxing technique as well as speed, endurance, strength, stamina, and speed.
Watching good boxers fight is the first step to improving your boxing technique. You should observe how they move, throw punches and defend themselves. Then try to imitate their techniques.
Next, you’ll have to spar against another opponent boxer. You’ll be able to see how you’ve improved your fighting technique. It’s important to observe how fast you can punch, the strength of your punches and how well you block any incoming punches while sparring.
Doing drills is another way to improve your boxing skills. You can improve your boxing skills with practice, so be patient.
Statistics
- It is just like normal sparring with a partner, but you want to throw punches at 75% of your normal speed. (wikihow.com)
- You want to be running at roughly 75-80% of your top speed..5 mile slow, easy recovery jog at the end.[6]X Research source 2Mix in long runs, shadow boxing, and short sprints on non-interval days. (wikihow.com)
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How To
Here are the Essential Skills of Boxing
How to box effectively
Boxing is one the most well-known sports in the world. It consists of two opponents who try to knock out each other’s head. Different countries have different rules. There are three types generally of boxing: Amateur (Professional) and Olympic (Olympic).
Amateur boxing is usually practiced at school, college or university. This type of boxing allows sparring without protection. Usually amateur boxing competitions consist of three rounds of five minutes each. There are many different styles of amateur boxing including Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Taekwondo, Karate, Judo, Wrestling and others.
Professional boxing is usually practiced in gyms, clubs or stadiums. They are equipped with protective equipment including a mouthpiece and nose guard, shinguards as well as elbow pads, knee pads. Waist belts and groin protectors. 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 eight rounds last three minutes each and are held over eight rounds. There are only two styles of Olympic boxing; Light Flyweight and Heavyweight.
Boxing is based on the following skills:
- Punching techniques
- Guarding techniques
- Footwork
- Stance
- Body movement
- Defense
- Combination
- Rotation
- Sparring
Punching Techniques
There are seven types. Each punch is different. Some punches require more strength than others. For example, an uppercut requires great force. However, a straight punch is much more powerful and faster than other punches.
There are also various punching combinations. These are combinations made up of several punches that can be used together to achieve one goal. A combination may contain several 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 protects himself by using his body. He does this using his legs and arms, elbows as well as hands, knees and feet.
Legs
To defend against kicks, a boxer should use his legs. When he’s hit, he raises his right leg and runs away from the attacker. To avoid being kicked in the side, he bends down if the attacker attacks from the front. However, if the attack comes from behind, he stands up straight and blocks the kick with his foot.
Elbows
Elbow strikes are very powerful because they inflict great pain. You can deliver an elbow strike directly or indirectly. Directly means you hit your opponent directly with your forearm. While indirectly, it means you hit him with another section of your arm.
Hands
Boxers use their hands as a shield against incoming punches. Boxers use their hands to stop incoming punches. They raise their fists up above their heads and move towards the attack. They then make contact with their attacker’s fist.
Knees
Boxers who are subject to a punch to their stomachs, abdomens, or chests should bend at the knees to absorb the impact. For defense purposes, knee strikes are common.
Feet
When attacked, a boxer should step back and deliver counter-attacks. He can then gain distance from his opponent. A boxer must also maintain his balance when responding to an opponent’s counter-attack.
Stances
A boxer must have a stance in order to be effective at boxing. The way he defends him will be dictated by his stance. It determines where he will face his opponent and how he will position his body. There are many positions that boxers can adopt. Here are some of the most common ones:
- Low stance
- High stance
- Southpaw stance
- Western stance
Body Movement
In order to win a fight, a boxer must move around his opponent. This requires changing your position, speed, and rhythm.
Rotation
When a boxer throws a punch, he rotates in order to increase the reach of his arm. Depending on what punch is being thrown, the speed of rotation varies.
Combinations
The timing of each punch determines the effectiveness of a combination. A combination that is effective starts with a strong punch, and ends with one that is weak.
Spare parts
Sparring is a form of boxing that aims to improve your skills. A sparring session is where a boxer trains both his mind and his body. In conclusion, the purpose of sparring is to learn how to fight and not get 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.
