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HAPPY BIRTHDAY CALLUM SMITH! π₯
ββββββββββββββββββββββββ The 168lbs king Callum Smith turns thirty today. Heβs filled these years with working towards a dream and put himself in a position of being able to live it. Currently ranked #7 on the pound for pound list, #1 in the world at super-middleweight and holds WBA (Super) and Ring Magazine world titles. He burst onto the scene in 2012 when he turned professional, beating Dan Blackwell and James Tucker to finish his first year in the paid ranks 2-0. Although turning over was always in his plans, it came sooner than first anticipated.
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As a successful amateur, he was in the GB squad for three years before the 2012 Olympic games in London and was touted as one of the favourites to qualify. The GB camp viewed every competition he boxed in as progress for the games and drilled into him the importance of a home tournament. In Trabzon, Turkey, he boxed superbly against Azerbaijanβs Vatan Huseynli but was inexplicably shafted and lost 16-14 in the semi-final. Respected boxing writer Ron Lewis was ringside and stated βSmith was busier, landed cleaner shots and unfortunately qualification is out of his hands now.β Two of the judges were from Uzbekistan and Kyrgystan β fellow members of the Turkic Union with Azerbaijanβ. Callum needed Huseynli to beat Turkeyβs home favourite Bahram Muzaffer in the light-heavyweight final to gain qualification, but unfortunately this didnβt happen, and his Olympic dreams were stolen from him.
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Reports from numerous sources including the New York Times, released details of an Azerbaijani firm making a substantial payment of $10 million to AIBA, which $4.5 million of was unaccounted for. Azerbaijan then went on to win eleven medals at the next three tournaments including five gold medals. Before the payment to AIBA, they had only won four medals in thirty-seven years with no gold medals. Between Smith and Michael Conlanβs situations, it was easy to see that corruption within the AIBA system was all too obvious. Smithβs ideal scenario was to go the London games, win gold and give himself a springboard for better opportunities... ββββββββββββββββββββββββ Full article - link in bio
KEEP FIT DURING COVID-19! π₯ ββββββββββββββββββββββββ Boxing Guru have tried, tested and reviewed the leading punch trackers on the market today. During these testing times with COVID-19, people have been turning to home workouts to keep their fitness levels up. The Corner Boxing trackers are used all over the world and are a great tool to help you do this, whether your a keen boxer or simply looking to improve your fitness.
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The trackers provide key data metrics which allows you to review your progress and break down your workout out in great detail, so you can make the necessary adjustments and improve your performance. Metrics such as speed, power, total punches, intensity and your top combinations are all gathered in real time so you never miss a punch.
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The slimline designed trackers simply slip into the wristbands provided, worn under your boxing gloves and connected to the Corner app via Bluetooth. Once switched on, connected and wrapped up, you are ready to go and begin your session. There are multiple workouts available or you can simply work to your own preference via the Quick Start mode. Side note β you do not need to have or wear boxing gloves for the trackers to be used during your sessions.
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Hands free control is another great additional feature which means you can navigate around the live screen without having to keep removing your boxing gloves by using simple hand gestures.
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Corner trackers are not only half the price of their competition @ $115 / Β£89 β they also offer the same level of functionality and performance analysis, making them the leading product on the market today.
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The Corner trackers are highly recommended by Boxing Guru and you can get 10% off using discount our code βBOXINGGURUβ. π