Hey guys,
I have recently began experimenting with the philly shell at my boxing gym. I have decided I love it lol. I have only been boxing for about 5 months but have been doing ITF taekwondo for 7 years so the sideways stance etc feels really really natural.
I have experimented and have realized that the philly shell is pretty weak when fighting boxers who are shorter than you and that it works best against people who are around the same height or taller. So I have been using the philly shell against people my height or taller and the traditional guard when fighting shorter opponents.
I get a chance to spar or at least light spar with all the fighters in my gym and they range from a lanky 6ft 7 guy to a tank like 5ft 6 guy, so I have plenty of opportunities to try it out.
I think it would be useful to study fighters who use the philly shell well. I am working my way through PBF's fights and have seen James Toney using it in some of his highlights.
Which are James Toney's best fights in which he uses the philly shell, are there any other fighters who use this style?
Lastly, any tips on using this style?
Thanks
I have recently began experimenting with the philly shell at my boxing gym. I have decided I love it lol. I have only been boxing for about 5 months but have been doing ITF taekwondo for 7 years so the sideways stance etc feels really really natural.
I have experimented and have realized that the philly shell is pretty weak when fighting boxers who are shorter than you and that it works best against people who are around the same height or taller. So I have been using the philly shell against people my height or taller and the traditional guard when fighting shorter opponents.
I get a chance to spar or at least light spar with all the fighters in my gym and they range from a lanky 6ft 7 guy to a tank like 5ft 6 guy, so I have plenty of opportunities to try it out.
I think it would be useful to study fighters who use the philly shell well. I am working my way through PBF's fights and have seen James Toney using it in some of his highlights.
Which are James Toney's best fights in which he uses the philly shell, are there any other fighters who use this style?
Lastly, any tips on using this style?
Thanks
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