Connect with us

News

Andy Murray Early Life As A Boxer — See Who Was Andy Murray’s Favorite Boxer…

Published

on

Andy Murray interview on early life as a boxer

After Andy Murray toppled Alex Bogomolov Jr., 6-2, 6-4, 6-1, in the first round of the United States Open in 2012, Murray discussed his other favorite sport.

So below is a conversations with Andy Murray on his passion for boxing at the 2012 US Open.

Q. Tell us about the first boxing match you watched.

A. I went live when I was like 13. I went to see Audley Harrison fight in Scotland. I wasn’t into boxing that much. I’d watched a little bit on TV, Lennox Lewisand guys like that. But then when it went live, I got hooked, straightaway. That was it. Since then I’ve watched everything from British level all the way to world level.

Q. That first fight, what was the venue like?

Andy Murray vs Amir Unsworth Round 1

Andy Murray vs Amir Unsworth Round 1

A. It was small. We actually walked into the venue and a guy who had just been knocked out was walking past us in the hallway. Then we just went and sat down. It was obviously a different crowd than you get at the tennis tournaments. It wasn’t, I mean, I wasn’t interested so much in that, it was just more the adrenaline rush you get from being that close to a live fight.

Q. What hooked you that quickly?

Andy Murray meets boxing legend Manny Pacquiao in Manila ahead of International Premier Tennis League

Andy Murray meets boxing legend Manny Pacquiao in Manila ahead of International Premier Tennis League

A. It was all fights. When you watch on TV, you think there’s times in the fight where they may be like farther apart, like there’s a bit of space. But they’re so close to each other. The whole fight is so intense. Any mistake is punished. You can get yourself badly hurt. I was just focused for every single fight. I didn’t want to miss anything.

Q. Who are some of your favorite fighters?

 

Andy Murray v Oisin Fagan

Andy Murray v Oisin Fagan

A. I like watching Joe Calzaghe. The British guys, I liked him. I know David Haye well. I do enjoy watching him. I think he’s exciting to watch. And then, I mean, I like Floyd Mayweather Jr. For me, he’s the best. I like watching him. Someone like Mayweather, you can enjoy how easy they make it look, and how the fights don’t appear that tough. But then you can also watch, even fights just on undercards, where guys just like hate each other, and they’re trying to take each other’s heads off. That can be as entertaining.

Q. Who is Mayweather’s tennis player counterpart?

A. I don’t know, actually. I don’t know. I know Manny Pacquiao would definitely be Rafael Nadal. That would be a definite. They’re both lefty, unbelievable energy, fast, powerful.

Q. What other boxers remind you of certain players?

A. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Muhammad Ali. That’s more of a look-alike thing.

Q. What parallels do you see between the sports?

Andy Murray will stick to who he loves most after Wimbledon

Andy Murray will stick to who he loves most after Wimbledon

A. The tactics. It’s a bit different in tennis, because I can play one guy today and a different guy tomorrow. In boxing, they obviously have a long way to prepare. But it is the same in that you have to find weaknesses in your opponent. You hit the ball in certain spots, where you might not be hitting to the weakness initially, but you’re trying to figure out ways of hurting them, putting them in positions that make them feel uncomfortable. You can choose whether to defend or attack. Any mistake, especially at the highest level, does get punished.

Q. Who do you like if Mayweather and Pacquiao ever fought?

A. I think Mayweather would win. I mean, a few years ago, maybe not. I’d love to see the fight. When you see how much trouble he had with Juan Manuel Marquez. Mayweather is better defensively. He’s quicker. I think Mayweather wins.

Q. What about Amir Khan? You guys must have come up around the same time in British sports.

 

Boxing - Andy Murray v Daniel Rasilla - European Union

Boxing – Andy Murray v Daniel Rasilla – European Union

A. I met him a couple of times when we were younger. I mean, he’s very exciting to watch. He’s had a couple tough losses. He obviously loves to fight, and I don’t think that’s his strength. He’s an unbelievable boxer, technically. Very good, very quick, very fast. But he does seem to get into brawls a bit too often.

Click to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Advertisement

Recent Posts

Serena Williams dazzles on party Serena Williams dazzles on party
News2 months ago

Look at Six Serena Williams’s private photos that dazzled everyone…. looking provoking

  Serena Williams made one of the most common fashion blunders last night when she flashed her underwear when climbing...

Serena Williams walks red carpet at King Richard Premiere Serena Williams walks red carpet at King Richard Premiere
Celebrity2 months ago

For The Sake Of Sex: Serena Williams drops panties and gets people talking…

  Let’s talk about sex: More specifically Serena Williams’ sex life. The video below is Serena Williams wearing a butt-bearing...

Serena Williams who have dated her Serena Williams who have dated her
News2 months ago

Serena Williams: 14 eye-popping killer body pictures you can’t stop looking at

  Serena Williams looks incredible in a colourful swimsuit as she jumps into the water and cosies up to husband...

Serena Williams shows off her butt in a new Bikini photo Serena Williams shows off her butt in a new Bikini photo
Celebrity2 months ago

12 Serena Williams’ incredible powerhouse swimsuit pictures you can’t stop looking at

  Serena Williams looks incredible in a colourful swimsuit as she jumps into the water and cosies up to husband...

Venus Williams is pictured at wedding Venus Williams is pictured at wedding
Celebrity2 months ago

Venus Williams || Six private photos that dazzled everyone and got fans talking

  As for her biggest role models, Serena Williams says she really doesn’t have to look beyond her own mother...

Serena Williams Shreds Tennis Star Surfing Serena Williams Shreds Tennis Star Surfing
News2 months ago

Serena Williams posts Six private photos: Everyone is talking about

  Serena Williams is one of the top athletes in the world. But the Los Angeles native still likes to...

Serena Williams Soaks Up the Sun in Croatia photo Serena Williams Soaks Up the Sun in Croatia photo
News2 months ago

Serena Williams posts 8 provoking bikini pictures and got fans talking

  The 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams looks fine, sweet and sexy once she wore a bikini on holidays...

Serena Williams’ overwhelming photos everyone talks about Serena Williams’ overwhelming photos everyone talks about
Celebrity2 months ago

17 overwhelming pictures Of Serena Williams we can’t stop looking at…

  Tennis legend Serena Williams is rewarding herself with some fun in the sun following an extremely action-packed schedules in...

Venus Williams wedding pics, Venus Williams wedding pics,
News2 months ago

In Photos: Tennis Superstar Venus Williams tie Knot with Boyfriend

  Legendary athlete Venus Williams is commonly regarded as one of the best tennis players of all time. And while...

Rapper Sean Kingston talks tennis star Serena Williams Rapper Sean Kingston talks tennis star Serena Williams
News2 months ago

“Serena Williams and I had several Exhausting Marathon S*x and I still miss her s*x… “She just knows how to do it very well,” — Sean Kingston opens up

  Sean Kingston has finally revealed the truth about what really happened between him and Serena Williams having Exhausting Marathon...

Advertisement

Copyright © 2017