i know in england its almost frowned apon to fight philly shell. i know gyms that have a keep your hands up or do press ups approach. i would think the same of euroupe judging by there fighters, its just tradition.
Philly shell is something you do when you're completely on the defensive. 70% of your defense is the stance, and 28% is your movement, the rest is based on the way you cover up (which really doesn't happen often, this is the the Fight Night video games). A basic stance that preps for Philly shell normally has the front hand low and at the waist and the back hand near the chin. To execute an offense from that position is hard and requires speed to be successful. Try to find a successful fighter who fights with his hands low and doesn't have good speed.
The Philly shell should only be used by fighters who have the physical attributes to use it.
Carlos Frochos?
But he isn't nearly as slow as people make out. Abraham made him look like greased lightning.
it protects the body and head at the same time..ive never seen someone fight out of that style get hurt to the body
It requires great reflexes and timing, and also makes it difficult to lead with any left handed punch such as a jab or a left hook unless the fighter also has alot of speed.
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