The Noble Art of Self Defense (1935) - Jimmy Wilde

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  1. roughdiamond

    roughdiamond Ridin' the rails... Full Member

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    Interesting video featuring Jimmy Wilde showcasing defensive techniques.
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    20 years after his peak!
     
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  2. roughdiamond

    roughdiamond Ridin' the rails... Full Member

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    Do you know who Jimmy Wilde is?

    You're British, right?
     
  3. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    I`ve read he was a hard puncher and this stuff certainly worked for him but it was fairly basic stuff, I was just poking a bit of fun.
     
  4. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    I am British, yes.
     
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  5. roughdiamond

    roughdiamond Ridin' the rails... Full Member

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    I know it isn't exactly revolutionary, but it is very interesting, and Wilde is Britain's greatest fighter (for my money). This Vid is over 20 years past his peak, and 20 stone it looks like haha.
     
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  6. roughdiamond

    roughdiamond Ridin' the rails... Full Member

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    Wilde also had exceptional judge of distance, and IMO is P4P hardest puncher. Watch his fight with Joe Symmonds.
     
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  7. Hannibal Barca

    Hannibal Barca Active Member Full Member

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    Nice find, thanks for posting.
     
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  8. BitPlayerVesti

    BitPlayerVesti Boxing Drunkie Full Member

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    I think it was meant as pretty basic instructions that anyone could follow, not advanced techniques for boxers.
     
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