What defense is best 4 someone starting out?

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  1. joker3491

    joker3491 Private Full Member

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    Hello people, I am gonna be soon joining the army:D and enter the boxing gym and i wanna know what's the best boxing defense 2 start out with. 2 be more accurate on my options, i am 5'9 3/4 & 168 pounds and i am a very big 168 in the arms and big fists and i have very good reflexes from lifting weights and playing football:tong so let me know which would fit me best. In my opinion i wanna be unpredictable and be able 2 vary my defenses, so i was thinkin of switching between a Crab (Hitman A.K.A Philly Shell) defense and a peek-a-boo defense. so please by all means let me know.:thumbsup:bbb
     
  2. AbbasKhan6428

    AbbasKhan6428 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    do the winky wright defense. since ur just starting dont even think of trying out the mayweather deffense cuz thats suicide. winky wright 1 never fails
     
  3. Nero

    Nero Moscow Never Sleeps Full Member

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    But don't be so static. Best defense would be moving your legs.
    Try to copy good fighter's footwork but not the hand defense.
    Do couple of rounds of plain footwork before or after the training.
    Good luck
     
  4. fitzgeraldz

    fitzgeraldz And the new Full Member

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    Keeping your hands up and tuck your chin under the shoulder of your lead side.
     
  5. Johntherilla

    Johntherilla New Member Full Member

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    Look, you say you want a good style and something that’s going to keep the other guy guessing then go with a Philly shell style but put you own spin on it. keep mobile and try to keep that jab in the other guys face keeping on the outside of the other guy lead foot so that you could create more angles for your self and make him keep resetting. Good luck!
     
  6. Hatesrats

    Hatesrats "I'm NOT Suprised..." Full Member

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    Learn the basics of of Offence 1st.
     
  7. TFFP

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    Don't listen to that clown. Don't you dare use a philly shell before you've learnt even a basic high guard.

    Chances are you'll get clowned, you'll look awfully stupid, and get knocked the **** out to put the icing on the cake.
     
  8. Lacyace

    Lacyace Forever Knight Full Member

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    The Philly Crab is for experts only man.
     
  9. Loewe

    Loewe internet hero Full Member

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    Ask your trainer.
     
  10. RealIzm

    RealIzm Boxing Junkie banned

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    I couldnt agree more TFFP.....trying to use a philly shell when just starting out is a recipe for recieving a beatdown:yep A philly shell defense is something experts develop over time, hence its rarity
     
  11. bladerunner

    bladerunner El Intocable Full Member

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    the Naseem Hamed hands down/lean back defense.
     
  12. klion22

    klion22 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Or the Roy Jones approach.
     
  13. TFFP

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    There is a couple gyms here now, and I see some some stupid ass mutha****ers trying that. Not only do they look dumb as **** trying to imitate their heros, but they get owned.

    A normal guard is far more reliable for the average guy in my opinion, there isn't so much to go wrong and its not as reliant on reactions.

    Just keep the elbows tucked in.
     
  14. bladerunner

    bladerunner El Intocable Full Member

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    watch some tapes of Yory Boy Campas.
     
  15. RealIzm

    RealIzm Boxing Junkie banned

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    :good elbows tucked and chin down:yep