George Benton Died

Thank you guys for all your responses. We have to make sure to remember all the great people who have contributed to the history of this sport.

its always sad when an old timer passes. i always feel like they'll get forgotten simply becuase we don't know enough of them. RIP Mr.Benton.

http://www.boxingscene.com/forums/showthread.php?t=456146 Last time I listen to you. You should probably read my post again eh ? George Benton is probably the earliest 'recorded' boxer to use the Philly shell it's never been confirmed that he is the creator though and there's a always the possibility that someone used it earlier. When did probably mean that he is ?, and it that post is says that he was never confirmed as the creator and there's always a possibility of somone using it earlier. Where does it say that I said he did ?. Next time you 'listen' too me, read properly.

http://www.boxingscene.com/forums/showthread.php?t=456146 Last time I listen to you. i dont see how any of that contradicts anything he said.

Can you tell me who did? thats like asking who invented a chinese martial arts style. boxing has been around for over a thousand years, ppl build off of others styles. nothing is really original.

Far far too many boxers too go through to find out who was the very first, including boxers there's no footage of, impossible task. http://www.boxingscene.com/forums/showthread.php?t=456146 Last time I listen to you.

Can you tell me who did? Far far too many boxers too go through to find out who was the very first, including boxers there's no footage of, impossible task.

neither. but he used it very well Can you tell me who did?

Did he invent the phillyshell defence, or was one of the first to use it? neither. but he used it very well

That sucks. I know about him because he trained two of my favorite fighters in Mike McCallum and Evander Holyfield. He also trained a lot other fighters, studied under Eddie Futch , and was a professional fighter. I don't really know too much about him so if you guys could provide input about his fighting and training career that would be great. Did he invent the phillyshell defence, or was one of the first to use it?

Very sad to hear, very good trainer, skilled fighter.

RIP George Benton. Man was a credit to the boxing community.

http://www.boxingscene.com/forums/showthread.php?p=11169451#post11169451 People seem to interested talking recycled garbage more then a legend passing http://www.phillyboxinghistory.com/fight_stories/stories/2011/20110919_benton_passes_01.htm A great article on him, will tell you about his whole career. Here's some footage; Quite similar to Floyd. Everything about him can be read in that article.