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On September 15 2013 13:43 AgentW wrote: Is it just me, or does it seem like Mayweather is keeping his front arm down? Is this tactical? I have to assume it is. That's his defensive style. Right hand protecting the chin, left arm protecting the body, and rolling with the punches. | ||
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On September 15 2013 13:43 AgentW wrote: Is it just me, or does it seem like Mayweather is keeping his front arm down? Is this tactical? I have to assume it is. He always use that half guard. | ||
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On September 15 2013 13:44 fishbowl wrote: That's his defensive style. Right hand protecting the chin, left arm protecting the body, and rolling with the punches. Ah okay. To my untrained eye, it looked kind of silly, but that makes a lot of sense. Would that indicate a defensive style then? | ||
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On September 15 2013 13:46 AgentW wrote: Ah okay. To my untrained eye, it looked kind of silly, but that makes a lot of sense. Would that indicate a defensive style then? Well it's generally known as the Philly Shell. It's more reserved for slick fighters as opposed to something like a high guard, keeping both your hands up in front. You'll see Floyd switch between the two for different occasions and just to give his opponents different looks. | ||
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On September 15 2013 13:49 fishbowl wrote: Well it's generally known as the Philly Shell. It's more reserved for slick fighters as opposed to something like a high guard, keeping both your hands up in front. You'll see Floyd switch between the two for different occasions and just to give his opponents different looks. Okay, thanks for the information. EDIT: Damn, Mayweather's quick. | ||
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