Famous for one punch not used today...

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  1. bman100

    bman100 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    whats a corckscrew punch?
     
    bman100, Jul 17, 2010
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  2. Jorodz

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    kid mccoy's pet punch. left to the chest and a twist of the wrist, tearing the flesh when it hit
     
    Jorodz, Jul 17, 2010
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  3. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    The effectiveness of such a moronic ploy is damning evidence of the lack of skill possessed by fighters of that era. I can't see an amateur of 5 fights experience falling for this crap today.
     
    Seamus, Jul 17, 2010
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  4. Pachilles

    Pachilles Boxing Addict Full Member

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    At my first club i was taught the 'screw shot'. After a one-two, bend the knee and throw a twisting straight(palm facing upwards). It was my favourite punch. After leaving that club for another i was practising it on the bag and my trainer said, "cut that ****ing useless bollox out" haha
     
    Pachilles, Jul 17, 2010
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  5. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Exactly.

    Though I was taught to twist at the end of straight shots, just not dramatically so, and not all the time.
     
    Seamus, Jul 17, 2010
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  6. bman100

    bman100 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    so you believe the corkscrew is useless today?
     
    bman100, Jul 17, 2010
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