E:60 Thrilla Roundtable Discussion
ESPN -- E:60 producer/reporter rountable dicsussion on boxer Manny Pacquiao.
Feature Thrilla
ESPN -- E:60 features the story on the rise of Manny Pacquiao and how he's about to explode in the US if he beats Oscar De La Hoya in December.
Boxing Betting
Betting in boxing is placing a wager on the outcome of a boxing match. Moneyline is the format commonly use in the United States for displaying the odds on a sporting event. Odds are placed next to each competing boxer’s name. The boxer with the negative number is the favorite or the one with the greater chance of winning and the boxer with the positive number is the underdog. Odds are always based on $100.
A better way to explain the moneyline is by giving an example. Three weeks before the Pacquiao - De La Hoya Dec. 6 match, the odds of the fight according to betus.com are:
| Manny Pacquiao | -185 |
| Oscar De La Hoya | +250 |
| Draw | +2000 |
A bet of $100 on Manny Pacquiao will win $185 while one has to bet $250 to win $100 on Oscar de la Hoya. Or for every bet of $1 on Pacquiao will win $1.85 while a bet of $2.50 on De La Hoya will win $1.
If the fight ends in draw, a bet of $100 on draw will win $2000.
A bookmaker (one who takes the bets) can propose a variance to the betting odds. This is called proposition bets or props. One of these is the total or over/under bet. In boxing, you bet on how many rounds the fight will last.
A better way to explain the over/under bet is by giving an example. Two weeks before the Hatton - Malignaggi Nov. 22 match, the odds of the fight according to betus.com are:
| 11½ { | O -350 |
| U +250 |
A round in boxing is 3 minutes. If after 1½ minutes of the 11th round the boxers are still fighting and you bet on OVER, your $100 will win $350. If the fight is over before 11½ round, your bet of $250 on UNDER will win $100 whoever the boxer win.
Other props are what round the fight will last and how the fight will end.
Basic Boxing 1 Proper Stance
The most important and sound thing you could have is a foundation that is solid and strong and that is the primary essence of boxing. A video tutorial on basic boxing stance. Part 1
Basic Boxing 2 The Footwork
From the stance, you've got to be able to move. And that of course is another vital point of boxing. A video tutorial on basic boxing footwork. Part 2.
Basic Boxing 3 The Left Jab
The elbow is certainly not involved in throwing the punch other than to rotate it. The punch comes from the shoulder. A video tutorial on basic boxing, throwing the left jab. Part 3.
Basic Boxing 4 The Right Hand
youtube.com -- Most of the time the punch you throw after the left jab is the right hand. A video tutorial on basic boxing, throwing the right hand punch. Part 4.
Basic Boxing 5 The Left Hook
youtube.com -- Following up the right hand is number 3 of the famous 1-2-3 combination, the left hook. A video tutorial on basic boxing, throwing the left hook. Part 5.
- Stand in your normal boxing stance. Power punchers generally keep their lead (left) foot closer to square with their right than straight punchers.
- Do the following simultaneously:
- Plant your back (right) foot and keep it there. This foot will never move.
- Shift your left foot onto the toe and twist leftward as if you are stamping out a cigarette.
- Lower your left arm and cock it at a ninety degree angle in a parallel plane to the floor.
- Twist your torso to the left.
- Keep your right hand at the chin as a guard.
- Then do the following simultaneously:
- Starting with the legs, unwind your slightly twisted body while twisting your left foot on its toe to the right.
- Use all of the force you can muster to unwind your torso.
- Keep your chin down (always) and your head facing forward. Ideally, your head will stay in the same place throughout the duration of the punch.
- Keep your left arm locked at a 90-degree angle.
- Strike your opponent squarely on the chin.
- After the point of impact, your energy should be completely expended. Don't twist so much that you fall over. Maintain your balance.
- Quickly twist back into your normal stance. It will feel fluid and fast. You are very vulnerable to a straight right (a knockout punch) after you have thrown a left hook.
- Even more difficult than throwing this punch is knowing when to use it. You must
- Be in close, so that your opponents straight punches are less of a threat
- Have enough energy to throw this taxing punch
- Have already weakened your opponent with body blows or jabs so that they are less of a threat in general and so that they are less likely to see it coming
- The left hook has a setup time. In other words, you can't avoid telegraphing it. You have two options: learn to perform it as fast as possible (study Joe Frazier's left hook technique) or divert the opponents' attention. Often the left hook follows a successful jab because the opponent is worried about the straight right coming (this combination takes a lot of strength and endurance). Shorter, more compact boxers should opt for a combination of both of these techniques.
- Only use the left hook for a knockout punch or after a successful combination. You will miss almost every time because all your opponent has to do is lean back a few inches.
- Learn to bob/weave after performing the punch to lessen the chance of getting hit by a straight right afterwards. Make it a habit.
Basic Boxing 6 The Upper Cut
youtube.com -- The upper cut can make a lot of damage to a low fighter who likes to come inside and bury his face to your body. A video tutorial on basic boxing, throwing the upper cut. Part 6.
Basic Boxing 7 Defending Against The Left Jab
youtube.com -- There are two ways to defend against the jab, either you block it or slip it. A video tutorial on basic boxing, defending against the jab. Part 7.
Basic Boxing 8 Defending Against The Right Hand
youtube.com -- There are three ways to defend against the straight right; block it, slip it or parry it. A video tutorial on basic boxing, defending against the right hand. Part 8.
Basic Boxing 9 Defending Against The Left Hook
youtube.com -- There are two ways to defend against the hook, either you catch it or roll under it. A video tutorial on basic boxing, defending against the left hook. Part 9.
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