Cross Arm Defense

Discussion in 'Boxing Training' started by Caponecartels, Jul 29, 2008.


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  1. Caponecartels

    Caponecartels Maritime Lawyer Full Member

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    Just wondering if anyone still uses this when they box?
    also what are the advantages and disadvanteges to it?
     
    Caponecartels, Jul 29, 2008
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  2. amy

    amy If you know what I mean Full Member

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    The disadvantage is that you get hit a ton and your opponent scores a lot of points. In my opinion, it's not ideal for the amateurs.
     
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  3. Caponecartels

    Caponecartels Maritime Lawyer Full Member

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    so it's better suited for professional boxing then?
    just wondering since i've only seen a couple of people use this
    type of defense (joe frazier, archie moore)
    how about the advantages to it?
     
    Caponecartels, Jul 29, 2008
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  4. amy

    amy If you know what I mean Full Member

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    Hopefully someone else can shed some light on the advantages. I really can't think of any.
     
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  5. MrSmall

    MrSmall Member Full Member

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    *insert "that's why you've been losing like that butt cowboy Kolya lately" joke here*

    Hi amy!!!!
     
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  6. amy

    amy If you know what I mean Full Member

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    You callin me a loser? :blood ;)
     
    amy, Jul 29, 2008
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  7. MrSmall

    MrSmall Member Full Member

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    Nooooooooo, meeeeee?

    Just kidding :D

    Just watched Cotto-Margarito, excellent ****.
     
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  8. Caponecartels

    Caponecartels Maritime Lawyer Full Member

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    no good things come from this defense?
     
    Caponecartels, Jul 29, 2008
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  9. huricn

    huricn bhsboxing.com Full Member

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    leaves u wide open for a rip
     
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  10. MagnificentMatt

    MagnificentMatt Beterbiev literally kills Plant and McCumby 2v1 Full Member

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    It will make you look unique... :)
     
    MagnificentMatt, Jul 29, 2008
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  11. Duhswag

    Duhswag Active Member Full Member

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    Cotto uses it lol, Floyd uses a one arm cross guard. I think Floyds one arm cross guard is a good defense for countering.
     
    Duhswag, Jul 29, 2008
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  12. TommyV

    TommyV Loyal Member banned

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    One for things for sure, your gonna take a lot of body shots.
     
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  13. COULDHAVEBEEN

    COULDHAVEBEEN Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Nothing new about the cross-arm defence - Foreman used it when he came back.

    A variation of the cross-arm is the Philly Shell, as used by Ken Norton, Toney, Mayweather and many others.

    Can't be all bad.
     
    COULDHAVEBEEN, Jul 29, 2008
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  14. elTerrible

    elTerrible TeamElite General Manager Full Member

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    are you talking like what george foreman used to do in his comeback?
     
    elTerrible, Jul 31, 2008
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  15. joekirkbycobra

    joekirkbycobra King Of The Ring Full Member

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    it can guard the head
    not advisable as it leaves u counterless
    and open 2 the body
     
    joekirkbycobra, Jul 31, 2008
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