Who invented the shoulder roll?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Hattonmad, Nov 6, 2013.


  1. Hattonmad

    Hattonmad Boxing Addict Full Member

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    We've seen guys like James Toney and Floyd Mayweather use it beautifullyover the years. It's great to watch when used effectively but what I'd like to know is, who was the first guy in history to use it? Did anyone in the early days use it?
     
  2. antonio plaisir

    antonio plaisir the detonator Full Member

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    me, in my spare time, for a bet.

    we didn't think it would take off.
     
  3. articuno

    articuno Active Member Full Member

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    Funny that day wasnt it.

    When we made shoulder roll.

    Dont take all the credit
     
  4. Barrera

    Barrera Defeated Boxing_master Full Member

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    its called the "philly shell" so i take it someone from philidelphia
     
  5. Clark81

    Clark81 Slumped in his corner Full Member

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    I thought it was called the Michigan Defence but can't remember who created it
     
  6. bw51

    bw51 Active Member Full Member

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    on youtube look at the following guys

    george benton aka the professor

    and

    Nicolino Locche - El Intocable (The Untouchable)
     
  7. Robney

    Robney ᴻᴼ ᴸᴼᴻᴳᴲᴿ ᴲ۷ᴵᴸ Full Member

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    It has been around for so many years, and not only in boxing even.

    Who's to say who invented it? Maybe some dude in ancient China or Japan or even some caveman with broad shoulders who caught the force of his rival's club on his shoulder or upperarm to counter with a strike of his own. :conf
     
  8. Taylor2010

    Taylor2010 Arranging chromosome injections for injured boxers Full Member

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    Not sure who invented it, but Berto perfected it and changed the game forever
     
  9. mrhayemaker

    mrhayemaker New Member Full Member

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    lmao.. this..
     
  10. nicamarvin

    nicamarvin Guest

    Dont know who did it but I want to teach it...
     
  11. brnxhands

    brnxhands Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    There isnt one fighter who invented it, its a natural reflex, some are better than others at it. Question is asked like once a week
     
  12. antonio plaisir

    antonio plaisir the detonator Full Member

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    sorry, credit where it's due.

    when we sparred, the detonator blocked all of articuno's head shots on his shoulder, while making articuno roll around the canvas with his own.

    that's why we decided on "shoulder roll", 1 word each, see?
     
  13. daprofessor

    daprofessor da legendary professor Full Member

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    the shoulder roll is as old as boxing itself.
     
  14. twenty1

    twenty1 Final Destruction Full Member

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    :deal
     
  15. TerryESB

    TerryESB The Final Boss Full Member

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    The British invented boxing and the Marquess of Queensberry rules.

    So, if you need to know anything about boxing, just ask one of us.