The Philly Shell

[ßringer]

It's not even called the Philly shell, you ****ing ******. It's a basic cross-arm defense that was known as "the crab" until EA Sports started calling it the Philly shell in the fight night video game series.

Anytime someone calls it the Philly shell you're basically announcing to the world that you knew nothing about boxing until you played "fight night."

[Beercules]

Broner and Berto taught Floyd how to use it properly

[Larry the boss]

any damn defense can cause you to eat a lot of punches if you don't know what you are doing......what's the point of this thread?

[Shovelhook]

I find that the jab is a good basic punch, but if you don't know how to throw it, it might not work for you.

I find that the left hook can be used to hurt your opponent, but if you don't know how to use it, or don't have a left arm, then it won't work for you.

I believe that airplanes are a quick mode of cross-continental travel, but if you don't have the money to buy a ticket, then it might not work for you.

I believe the philly shell ...

See?

[jtommy]

Does anybody know where this "philly shell" or the shoulder roll originated? Did it really start from Philly? Or maybe Detroit? New York? Somebody school me on this.

I'm curious how this defense came about. The only two fighters I know that does it well is Floyd and James Toney.

[Weltschmerz]

Does anybody know where this "philly shell" or the shoulder roll originated? Did it really start from Philly? Or maybe Detroit? New York? Somebody school me on this.

I'm curious how this defense came about. The only two fighters I know that does it well is Floyd and James Toney.

It originated in Russia around '89. later floyd and money broner perfected it to perfection

[dan_cov]

Does anybody know where this "philly shell" or the shoulder roll originated? Did it really start from Philly? Or maybe Detroit? New York? Somebody school me on this.

I'm curious how this defense came about. The only two fighters I know that does it well is Floyd and James Toney.

George Benton & Nicolino Locche long before Floyd and Toney
Floyd wasn't even the first in his family.

[Weltschmerz]

George Benton & Nicolino Locche long before Floyd and Toney
Floyd wasn't even the first in his family.

I like how you favor Kovalev and Stevenson at the same time.

[dan_cov]

I like how you favor Kovalev and Stevenson at the same time.

I like both fighters, I can't wait for that fight. May the best man win!

[Larry the boss]

Does anybody know where this "philly shell" or the shoulder roll originated? Did it really start from Philly? Or maybe Detroit? New York? Somebody school me on this.

I'm curious how this defense came about. The only two fighters I know that does it well is Floyd and James Toney.

Hopkins does it well and so did George Benton...try watching some Archie Moore as well,he was mean with his pull counter right hand

oh and who do you think taught floyd jr???? thats right his pops