who created the philly shell defense??

[AntonTheMeh]

locche was on that **** ,and toney has been around longer than floyd so do the math,but I'm pretty sure you go to most gyms and see the shorty practicing that **** cause of floyd.

[badnewsbrown]

i have seen fighters from the 60's that used it

[Flab]

James Toney and Floyd Mayweather are the only ones who use it to any effect.

[Scott9945]

i have seen fighters from the 60's that used it

Could have been George Benton, a Philly fighter from the 60's who became a top trainer.

[Xyei]

James Toney and Floyd Mayweather are the only ones who use it to any effect.

What about Popkins?

[wmute]

hold on...

isnt the philly shell the one where you have your arms somewhat crossed? a la Moore, Frazier, Briscoe?

Why would the philly shell be the common denominator of midwest fighters???

[Flab]

What about Popkins?

Hopkins is more like run and jab.

[Domain]

It goes as far back as Locche. I know that much.

locche had some sick shell defense man dude is bad ass in the pocket.

A white man invented that Style of defense.

[mspiegelo]

I believe it was al gore...

[ben41193]

mayweather and tony perfected it but i think loche made it as well