How effective is the "dempsey roll"?

Would it work in modern day boxing? Seriously considering on trying to teach myself this technique and training it to become effective.

 

It's risky. I think you're better off polishing or learning other techniques.

 

its a gimic. i guess it works but it isnt REALLY a technique its just bobbing and weaving while shifting feet. that cries danger

 

Holmes jab/Meehan 4 rounder/Giardello with spell book/Duran with laxative/Dempsey roll

 

what actually is the depsey roll?

 

I've never heard of the Depsey Roll. :?

However, the Dempsey Roll is a quick series of bobs, weaves, and hooks.

 

My favorite piece of Sushi.

 

It's just a crouch/bobbing and weaving style to get into range and technically Dempsey wasn't the best. Better examples are Tyson/Patterson - hard to perfect and demanding. If you want to copy a fighters crouch go for Henry Armstrong

You only really used it if you're shorter than your opposition (that's what it's used for to get inside taller opposition, if your taller it gives up your height). The important thing about bobbing and weaving is to watch your opponents movements to sway away from their punches, if they read your rythm they'll time you

Get to a boxing gym and learn the basics first though

 

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Holy **** that was awesome! :admin

Reminded me of the Willard fight.

 

like any technique, if used properly it can be very effective. but like everybody has just said, it's risky.