ORIGINAL PHILLY SHELL BOXING POSITION 

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@@TheUmmahFightCamp Very interesting! Love learning the original philly shell defense! 👍

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Sir, As Sayf has mentioned in other videos the Philly shell was used by some of the most aggressive fighters of all times one being the recently departed Jake Lamotta. Worth watching some of Lamotta's fights to see an aggressive use of the Philly shell.There are many old school fighters who used this style other that the great George Benton!

Gary Bargwanna: Hey Dude, you are my dude, but Jake Is not the best exmaple of a "philly shell" fighter lol. Using it DOES require a better defense than Jake. Just holding your hands low does not cut it. Benton had the classic Philly shell style, and I would have to name him the inventor of what we call it today in total. Past guys who came close that are none black would be Tony Canzoneri, Jimmy Mclarnin, Benny leonard. They had style and defense.

Nice of you to take the time to respond to my post. Yes you are right Jake isn't the best example of the Philly Shell but when he was under pressure he used elements of the Philly Shell as a defence. What I was alluding to was that the stance or slight variations you were demonstrating has been used by some aggressive fighters. George Benton at his best was an intelligent go forward fighter and was brilliant fighting in the "pocket". Be prepared my friend for more debates about old time fighters when I visit you . I will pay for the coffee you buy the cake,

Gary Bargwanna: NP lol, but be prepared to also let some favoritism go in the face of facts :). Rocky also used the bladed position when he first started a round. That said, every one knows when I refer to the Philly shell, I am referring to a manner of Offense yes, but a manner of defense. If we include the Michigan manner, we have Floyd Mayweather, James Toney, and George Benton. Love him or not, Jake Lamotta defensively can never make that group. Hagler is my favorite fighter of all time, but he lost the fight to Ray Leonard. Gotta keep that heart at bay dude. just the facts man. Just the facts.

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Course it is man just swap sides

Jay Williams distrubute the weight from back to front. Watch how floyd mayweather moves. His jabs arent there for knocking out his opponents but to gauge the distance and trick them into coming in so that you can dish out a swift counter with your main arm. Alternatively, you can move in while jabbing. It isnt going to be good looking but if you want power then that may help you out. Other wise, try leaning into your jab, a sway in to generate a bit more power.

Big Boc O Baghetti: Just saw your comment! My apologies. Peace by upon you also :)

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NOXISUM: LOL! YOU watch Benton fights! I am 57 years old! I SAW Benton show his position.

TheUmmahFightCamp im only 26 but what I meant was I seen youtube videos of his fights and I thought he did a good job using the Philly shell defence to stand his ground

Andrew Barrett: The style has to be modified a bit, because the hips have to be square to sprawl from take downs. It can be used though.

Look up "Bobby King" on here... he's an MMA fighter in the UFC and there's a video of him utilizing it. Yes, it can be used... but much like in Boxing; it isn't for everybody!

BluesRockRo: Sure. Let the best man win. :)

BluesRockRo zab Judah used a version of the Philly shell esp when he fought Floyd and like Floyd zab is a counter puncher

Andre Lewis Zab Used Philly Shell AND some 52 blocks