Philly Shell Defense Boxing. The lead arm left for an orthodox fighter and right for a southpaw is placed across the torso usually somewhere in between the belly button and chest and the lead hand rests on the opposite side of the fighter s torso. As mayweather got older and needed to master time and his activity level differently he began to use his defence to bide time just like hopkins did with the philly shell.
James toney vs iran barkley is a prime example of this. If you just still with the basic guard then it s unlikely that you ll be able to avoid shots counterattack or get on the inside. As mayweather got older and needed to master time and his activity level differently he began to use his defence to bide time just like hopkins did with the philly shell.
A bit of an ancient thread bump but i love the philly shell when it is executed to the level mayweather can.
Other boxers like james toney have effective offences while using the philly shell and thrive when their opponents pressure them. It requires a lot of practice before it can be used successfully in a fight. The philly shell will seem odd as you re not using one of your arms to protect your face and the low guard will feel odd as you feel as though you ve put yourself in a vulnerable position. If you just still with the basic guard then it s unlikely that you ll be able to avoid shots counterattack or get on the inside.
