How effective is the "dempsey roll"?

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  1. karategan

    karategan New Member Full Member

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    Would it work in modern day boxing? Seriously considering on trying to teach myself this technique and training it to become effective.
     
  2. DannyL12345

    DannyL12345 Active Member Full Member

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

    Vantage_West ヒップホップ·プロデューサー Full Member

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

    Pachilles Boxing Addict Full Member

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

    Kalasinn ♧ OG Kally ♤ Full Member

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    :lol::lol:
     
  6. dee-z-r

    dee-z-r Active Member Full Member

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    what actually is the depsey roll?
     
  7. Hydraulix

    Hydraulix Left Hook From Hell.. Full Member

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

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

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    My favorite piece of Sushi.
     
  9. PowerPuncher

    PowerPuncher Loyal Member Full Member

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    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
     
  10. prone2gr8tness

    prone2gr8tness Member Full Member

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    :deal
     
  11. Kalasinn

    Kalasinn ♧ OG Kally ♤ Full Member

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  12. Toad

    Toad Member Full Member

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