I don't think Floyd is exclusively Philly Shell. It may be his primary but it appears he is a student of all defenses and uses different forms depending on the situation. He is a master of defense.
For years I’ve been watching how the trainers and coaches do their work. In the past it’s been hard to find any inside information, but the past couple of years more RUclipsrs have been getting interviews with the behind the scenes coaches and trainers. I believe when we’re talking about championship/elite boxers, the trainer often makes the difference. If two fighters were equal, the better trainer and coaching would prevail. That’s why I don’t believe at the very top level a fighter should have his father as his primary trainer/corner man.
LOL! At least one guy gives me my credit!!! This video was sent to me by a friend and I want to say that I truly appreciate the credit given to me by this young man. I can't tell you how many people have "lifted" from me lessons and quotes and never said anything about where they got them from. Much respect for this man. Great job! I simply do not have the time to do such embellished videos lol. I will leave that up to him. The Best and Blessings, Sayf Carman (Ummah Fight Camp
I have been following The Ummah Fight camp since about 2012, and glad that you gave him credit, my first thought was, ‘this channel needs to watch Sayf’s videos, and you actually gave him credit. Also, if you want to hear George Benton talk about the Ali Frazier 3 fight check out the documentary The Thriller In Manila. It’s a must watch.
It didn't come from blue collar workers. It came from black club fighters who worked the chittling circuit and dive bars because they couldn't get legitimate fights with the professionals. These guys fought weekly, hence they developed a style that allowed for them to reduce punishment and still be able to fight next week. Blue Collar workers didn't have the time away from work to travel to the different bars in different states to fight weekly. Hence they wouldnt have need for a style that preserved them. Rather blue collar workers were sponsored by unions, groups, clubs and developed fan-friendly rock em sock em style of boxing to stay employed by their benefactors.
Personally I loved it used by James Lights Out Toney. James did it from all ranges, pocket, mid range and long range fighting. James was a Master at the shoulder roll which in his words he calls it the “Detroit Roll” lol that’s James One of the GFOAT.
Imagine if JERMELL CHARLO and TRAINER DERRICK JAMES INSTINCTIVELY study "TONEY'S PHILLY SHELL", making it an integral part of "MELL'S DEFENSE AND COUNTERPUNCHING" elevating it to maybe becoming "THE H-TOWN ROLL OR THE CHARLO ROLL?"🤔 ADD PIECES OF "JERSEY JOE WALCOTT AND EZZARD CHARLES" TO THE PUZZLE AS WELL???🤔🤔 Like Hearns, McCallum and Julian Jackson, "MELL" would "RAISE HELL" in his division and RUIN CAREERS, particularly that "🤡 TSYZU" as a result!!! He would do the same as "A 160 POUNDER" and maybe "MALL" CHARLO could catch on and REIGNITE HIS CHAMPIONSHIP REIGN as A 168 POUNDER TOO!!
Love Toney There’s no one like him but I have to speak facts and be honest.. Floyd mayweather Jr Mastered The Philly Shell & the shoulder roll .no one can Counter off the Shoulder Roll like Floyd.
George Benton...is the original legendary master of the Philly Shell Style boxing....he passed on the torch to legendary boxers like Evander Holyfield, James Toney, Roger Mayweather, Floyd Mayweather Sr, Pernell Whittaker, and Floyd Mayweather Jr.... George Benton 1933-2011...may your soul rest in peace.
This is the first trainer of Pernell Whitaker one of my favorite defensive boxers and also please one day I really hope that you do a breakdown of Pernell Whitaker and Wilfred benitez
Great video, a lot of these young guys wouldn't know or bother to look up some of these old greats if it wasn't for channels like yours. Many of these great fighters and trainers have passed on now and that knowledge will go with them if we don't pass on this knowledge.
@@kobiecamp1134 I will admit that if people do not want the truth, they should not come to my channel lol. That may be why you "used to". I only tell the truth about factors that go into boxing that should not be there. It is about life, not just throwing punches.
The Cincinnati Cobra, Ezzard Charles, had used that shoulder technique as well. In fact, James Toney's trainer, who was a close friend of Ezzard Charles, had James Toney watch his fight films.
After Evander Holyfield parted ways with the Duvas, HE SHOULD HAVE KEPT "THE PROFESSOR" on retainer, NO DISRESPECT TO THE GREAT MANNY STEWARD, WHOM HE HIRED AS TRAINER. "GEORGIE" BENTON would have REFINED AND MADE EVANDER MORE "DEFENSIVE AS WELL AS BEING A COUNTERPUNCHER" ADDING A FEW MORE YEARS TO BEING A HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION.
As a Philadelphian, Pernell and then Floyd are my favorite fighters. What's crazy is I didn't know Sweet Pea was using something called a "Philly Shell" as his defense as a kid. I just loved how slick he was. Look at god, Man lol
@@belanfonte9Pernell Whittaker did used the Philly Shell Style..but not for long.. Pernell Whittaker dodgers blows and Bob and weave.... Evander Holyfield also used the Philly Shell as a defence, for blocks and rolling shoulders... Evander Holyfield is a great bouncer
Great video as always. One thing I do quite like abt this video is the clips from the Rubin Carter fight who is my favourite fighter of all time. But it’s great to learn a lot abt Benton in this vid
James Toney credits George Benton as well as Ezzard Charles for his style. Even though Sugar Ray might have employed the shoulder roll to evade punches, nobody and I mean nobody performed the Philly Shell as masterfully as Mr. Benton did. Incredible legacy that he left us. Thank you for making this video!!!
I’m from Philly been boxing since 7 , I been in and outta jail , but that Philly shell helps against bigger fighters , that Philly shell is a cheat code I’m telling you I know for A FACT 💯 I use to box at executioners it’s Benard Hopkins & Joe Frazier boxed there is a old gym but them guys help me in life I use to get bullied bad I hate it !!! people that bully the weak are pussy and I found that out , point of the story I became a super hero 😂🤦♂️🤷♂️ I started beating up the bullies in school placement & jail boxing made me a better person all around I LOVE MY COUCHES til this day THANK YOU GUYS FOR LIFE IM IN DEBT to you guys FOREVER 🖤💯
Yeah in hindsight should have included him too, he wasn't the only one using the shell around the period tho, and it was Benton that really made it into how we see so many use it to this day. I plan on doing video on Burley soon. :)
One of the Godfathers of defense (the other being Bill 'Pops' Miller). The only disappointment in this video is not acknowledging his other student Mike McCallum
"Pops" Miller was also the corner man of THE GREAT EZZARD CHARLES, whose skills he later passed on to his pupil and another proponent of THE PHILLY SHELL, JAMES TONEY.
ive been in boxing for more t han 30yrs and even now i can still be awed, thank you for this fascinating history lesson of our sport. now i know why buddy mrcgirt quite often said he wasnt only fighting pernell but he was fighting georgey benton too
This is not true the Philly Shell was not invented by white men in a gym… I was invented by black fighters in the prison in Philly. The style was used to defend oneself from knife attacks during a fight.
Everyone in boxing praises the Philly shell and attributes it to Floyd without even knowing Benton, the original master. The Mayweathers have their own version, but you see in exhibition fights Floyd is even now adopting Benton’s version of the shell when he’s pressure fighting. Not pressuring in the sense of Chavez, but closing distance barely staying outside of range.
Imagine if "Mell" Charlo and trainer Derrick James include this technique, preferably "JAMES TONEY'S OR BERNARD HOPKINS VERSION" into his skill set, calling it "THE H-TOWN ROLL OR THE CHARLO ROLL."😉
Just another excellent analysis of the some of boxings influential boxers. Isn’t it interesting to see a resurgence of interest in boxing, with 2023 shaping up to be fantastic. Like several generations ago many young people are interested in training to improve themselves. I believe having a knowledge of boxing gives you a greater appreciation when you watch todays greats in the ring. I really get enjoyment from the old clips, all the interviews and analysis. Really good video.
I had an old timer tell me about this gentleman, a true master of his craft. He made the sweet science sweeter. Lou Duva did him WRONG!!!! The Mayor of North Philly ❤️🇺🇸✊🏽
Great Vid! It be cool if you did A VID on all the best philly shell experts, I know floyd and james toney but not many other modern or current boxers....👍
Learning that elite boxing style of former middleweight contender and a superb defensive ring technician shell master, boxing artist and legendary boxing trainer, from Philly PA.,” The Mayor, The Professor, Mr. George Benton” 5-15-1933- 9-19-2011🥊🥊💯✊🏿⚔️✊🏿
Gayweather’s should be called the “Vegas judges shell” that sukka ate tons of punches vs Castillo, maidana, cotto amongst others. The only reason he survived them is because the Vegas judges🧑🏽⚖️ 👨⚖️ 👩⚖️ stole the fights. MR FUCKING BENTON ON THE OTHER HAND, WAS AND IS A BEAUTIFUL THING TO WATCH. 🫡🫡🫡🤌🏼🤌🏼🤌🏼
Great video, never knew the origins of the Philly Shell regards the "Gym Warriors" who developed the style as a means to defend themselves when tired. Makes perfect sense as Ive somehow adopted a Philly shell type gaurd ( albeit an extremely penetrable one :) ) as MuayThai coach who spars with students 5 to 6 hours per day on top of my own training. Do you think a similar reason is why James Toney perfected this style, favouring running and sparring over technical and padwork. Any other recommendations where to look or a deep dive on the gym warrior types and training ethos would be very interesting to me
George Benton, Benie Brisco, Kitna Heyward, Pernell Whitaker, Rock Allen twins, Bernard Hopkins, Joe Frazier, so many boxing legends who fought from the Philadelphia gyms. Being from Philly we grew up honing our skills in boxing and basketball., its like second nature to us. Not to all be famous its just what we do in Philly and if you able to become rich and famous from it great. Other cities that reminded me of Philly is Baltimore DC area and Detroit of course.
Check out Charley Burley and The Black Murderers -Row including Ezzard Charles, Archie Moore, Henry Amstrong, and Sandy Saddler, It's not the Philly shell, it's called classic boxing. The Philly Shell are arms crossed horizontally like a crab.
The record for Benton is incorrect,he didn’t beat Cuban Luís Rodríguez he was actually stopped by Luís Rodríguez in Philadelphia. I know this because I was there. Please try to correct it
Do you think Floyd's way is better? Floyd vs Canelo is a master piece but georgie benton could really block everything from any situation like to see a comparison because Floyd's is more hybrid version when benton used to fight close Where's Floyd jumps in dishes damage then jumps out of range
like Mayweather, the foundation of his great defense and distance control is his footwork, so smooth and balanced as he's moving - looks like he's sliding on water when he moves his feet.
No offense but mayweather's defense is nothing like george bentons or pernell whittakers not even close, he uses his an entirely different type of shells, the posture is different, the shoulders are aligned differently, and the hands are held differently, nobody does it like Mayweather, not tony, not hopkins, it's a mayweather style difference floyd perfected and Sr learned from a guy in Detroit
GREETINGS FROM AFRICA [ KENYA ] You Speak Like an African Elder Words Chosen With Surgical Precision , Beautiful like the Rosettes of a Leopard Authoritative like the Presence of an Elephant . All am saying is THANK YOU FOR THE OUTSTANDING PHILLY SHELL LECTURE .
Just found this channel! Would REALLY love to see someone do an in depth video on Joe Gans and his techniques. Another all time great who’s influence on boxing never gets recognized.
![Rubin HURRICANE Carter vs. George Benton (HD/HQ) Highest Quality on YouTube [May.25th.1963]](/img/1.gif)
George Benton was my great grandfather, my dads grandpop ❤️ I love hearing stories about him & I feel honored to be apart of his legacy .
My mom maiden name was Benton..we may be cousins... 😂
That's awesome! You've got greatness in your blood!
Dope
@@medicineman369I know someone with the surname Benton that owes me money but can't be found. Does that mean you can cover his debt? 🤔 💭
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Thanks for sharing this spotlight on the genius of American boxing.
A true Professor and master of boxing...
Thanks. Taught me something new!
I don't think Floyd is exclusively Philly Shell. It may be his primary but it appears he is a student of all defenses and uses different forms depending on the situation. He is a master of defense.
💪😎💯🔥✍️👍
Thank you for this. The fact that he was in the corners of both Frazier and Spinks when they beat Ali is fascinating.
I believe that he was in Ken Norton's corner as well.
@@freddy8479 Wow. I am going to watch those fights again and look for him. Thanks.
@@Just_a_Reflection I might be mistaken but let me know if you see him.
For years I’ve been watching how the trainers and coaches do their work. In the past it’s been hard to find any inside information, but the past couple of years more RUclipsrs have been getting interviews with the behind the scenes coaches and trainers.
I believe when we’re talking about championship/elite boxers, the trainer often makes the difference. If two fighters were equal, the better trainer and coaching would prevail. That’s why I don’t believe at the very top level a fighter should have his father as his primary trainer/corner man.
He was in Oliver McCall's corner also against Lennox Lewis.
LOL! At least one guy gives me my credit!!! This video was sent to me by a friend and I want to say that I truly appreciate the credit given to me by this young man. I can't tell you how many people have "lifted" from me lessons and quotes and never said anything about where they got them from. Much respect for this man. Great job! I simply do not have the time to do such embellished videos lol. I will leave that up to him. The Best and Blessings, Sayf Carman (Ummah Fight Camp
Thank you Ummah! You deserve the credit. And thank you again for all the great and helpful advice you provide. 🙌👊
I subbed! Love your content!
I have been following The Ummah Fight camp since about 2012, and glad that you gave him credit, my first thought was, ‘this channel needs to watch Sayf’s videos, and you actually gave him credit.
Also, if you want to hear George Benton talk about the Ali Frazier 3 fight check out the documentary The Thriller In Manila. It’s a must watch.
It didn't come from blue collar workers. It came from black club fighters who worked the chittling circuit and dive bars because they couldn't get legitimate fights with the professionals. These guys fought weekly, hence they developed a style that allowed for them to reduce punishment and still be able to fight next week.
Blue Collar workers didn't have the time away from work to travel to the different bars in different states to fight weekly. Hence they wouldnt have need for a style that preserved them. Rather blue collar workers were sponsored by unions, groups, clubs and developed fan-friendly rock em sock em style of boxing to stay employed by their benefactors.
Pure facts! He got that all wrong.
Personally I loved it used by James Lights Out Toney. James did it from all ranges, pocket, mid range and long range fighting. James was a Master at the shoulder roll which in his words he calls it the “Detroit Roll” lol that’s James One of the GFOAT.
Imagine if JERMELL CHARLO and TRAINER DERRICK JAMES INSTINCTIVELY study "TONEY'S PHILLY SHELL", making it an integral part of "MELL'S DEFENSE AND COUNTERPUNCHING" elevating it to maybe becoming "THE H-TOWN ROLL OR THE CHARLO ROLL?"🤔
ADD PIECES OF "JERSEY JOE WALCOTT AND EZZARD CHARLES" TO THE PUZZLE AS WELL???🤔🤔
Like Hearns, McCallum and Julian Jackson, "MELL" would "RAISE HELL" in his division and RUIN CAREERS, particularly that "🤡 TSYZU" as a result!!!
He would do the same as "A 160 POUNDER" and maybe "MALL" CHARLO could catch on and REIGNITE HIS CHAMPIONSHIP REIGN as A 168 POUNDER TOO!!
Love Toney There’s no one like him but I have to speak facts and be honest.. Floyd mayweather Jr Mastered The Philly Shell & the shoulder roll .no one can Counter off the Shoulder Roll like Floyd.
That's Let's eat Toney
The Philly shell was an art form . And George Benton was the artist . I love the sweet science of it ! Great video
Thank you! Sure is!
@@BoxingLife Can you do a video on Bill 'Pops' Miller (Toney's trainer)?
It was a time in Philly when everyone knew how to hold their hands. If you couldn’t fight you didn’t come outside. Those was the good all days!!!
I would smoke y'all
and y'all all were getting knocked out by people from other cities lol
George Benton...is the original legendary master of the Philly Shell Style boxing....he passed on the torch to legendary boxers like Evander Holyfield, James Toney, Roger Mayweather, Floyd Mayweather Sr, Pernell Whittaker, and Floyd Mayweather Jr.... George Benton 1933-2011...may your soul rest in peace.
God bless you, young Sir. Not many young guys talk such sense. Grey head on young shoulders. All the best!
Thanks John! Means a lot, hopefully don’t go grey too soon!
This is the first trainer of Pernell Whitaker one of my favorite defensive boxers and also please one day I really hope that you do a breakdown of Pernell Whitaker and Wilfred benitez
Great video, a lot of these young guys wouldn't know or bother to look up some of these old greats if it wasn't for channels like yours. Many of these great fighters and trainers have passed on now and that knowledge will go with them if we don't pass on this knowledge.
Agreed..
Ummah fight camp , Sayf Carman is a Great Fella I love him , God Bless him
Yup great channel and knows his stuff!
I use to watch Ummah, and I admit he has some true martial arts knowledge.
@dodyali2697: We love you also!!! Thanks!
@@kobiecamp1134 I will admit that if people do not want the truth, they should not come to my channel lol. That may be why you "used to". I only tell the truth about factors that go into boxing that should not be there. It is about life, not just throwing punches.
The Boxers of today are not more skilled or tougher, just bigger. The real skill sets were known by these folks.
The Cincinnati Cobra, Ezzard Charles, had used that shoulder technique as well. In fact, James Toney's trainer, who was a close friend of Ezzard Charles, had James Toney watch his fight films.
INDEED AND AGREED 💯
Bill 'Pops' Miller, yes
in the tao of jeet kun do, the drawing bruce lee gives for his stance looks a lot like the philly guard.
After Evander Holyfield parted ways with the Duvas, HE SHOULD HAVE KEPT "THE PROFESSOR" on retainer, NO DISRESPECT TO THE GREAT MANNY STEWARD, WHOM HE HIRED AS TRAINER.
"GEORGIE" BENTON would have REFINED AND MADE EVANDER MORE "DEFENSIVE AS WELL AS BEING A COUNTERPUNCHER" ADDING A FEW MORE YEARS TO BEING A HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION.
Amazing
As a Philadelphian, Pernell and then Floyd are my favorite fighters. What's crazy is I didn't know Sweet Pea was using something called a "Philly Shell" as his defense as a kid. I just loved how slick he was. Look at god, Man lol
Pernell Whitaker didn't use the Philly Shell. Evander Holyfield uses the Philly Shell.
@@belanfonte9 He used elements of it.
Ezzard Charles, The Cincinnati Cobra, also used that technique.
@@belanfonte9Pernell Whittaker did used the Philly Shell Style..but not for long.. Pernell Whittaker dodgers blows and Bob and weave.... Evander Holyfield also used the Philly Shell as a defence, for blocks and rolling shoulders... Evander Holyfield is a great bouncer
@@charleswashington5888 even the great Archie Moore used the Philly Shell as well
He refined his style from archie Moore and the cross blocking didn't he
Them old school boxers used to brawl!
I No this man's whole bio this man is never talked about taught Whitaker everything
Great video as always. One thing I do quite like abt this video is the clips from the Rubin Carter fight who is my favourite fighter of all time. But it’s great to learn a lot abt Benton in this vid
Yes Jamie can’t wait for this one 🥊life 🔥
Cheers Billy! Hope you enjoy it!
@@BoxingLife I already know I will never been disappointed by anything you have done just another one for the books
James Toney credits George Benton as well as Ezzard Charles for his style. Even though Sugar Ray might have employed the shoulder roll to evade punches, nobody and I mean nobody performed the Philly Shell as masterfully as Mr. Benton did. Incredible legacy that he left us. Thank you for making this video!!!
Floyd Mayweather jr was better!
I’m from Philly been boxing since 7 , I been in and outta jail , but that Philly shell helps against bigger fighters , that Philly shell is a cheat code I’m telling you I know for A FACT 💯 I use to box at executioners it’s Benard Hopkins & Joe Frazier boxed there is a old gym but them guys help me in life I use to get bullied bad I hate it !!! people that bully the weak are pussy and I found that out , point of the story I became a super hero 😂🤦♂️🤷♂️
I started beating up the bullies in school placement & jail boxing made me a better person all around I LOVE MY COUCHES til this day THANK YOU GUYS FOR LIFE IM IN DEBT to you guys FOREVER 🖤💯
Philly all day bro
Definitely! An old trainer of mine....Whit Lowery always talked about Mr. Benton and his skills.
Great video but the shell comes from a man name Charley Burley
Yeah in hindsight should have included him too, he wasn't the only one using the shell around the period tho, and it was Benton that really made it into how we see so many use it to this day. I plan on doing video on Burley soon. :)
@@BoxingLife as forward as record is concerned.. burley fathered the style.
One of the Godfathers of defense (the other being Bill 'Pops' Miller). The only disappointment in this video is not acknowledging his other student Mike McCallum
McCallum was amazing, one of my favourites of all time.
"Pops" Miller was also the corner man of THE GREAT EZZARD CHARLES, whose skills he later passed on to his pupil and another proponent of THE PHILLY SHELL, JAMES TONEY.
@@freddy8479 These guys don't get enough credit
@@freddy8479 Didn't he also coach Sugar Ray Robinson?
@@clarkkent8286 I don't really know, but there could have been A DETROIT CONNECTION.
This was amazing. Have to watch it over and over. Great research. Never heard of him😊
Thanks Sean! Glad you enjoyed it!
ive been in boxing for more t han 30yrs and even now i can still be awed, thank you for this fascinating history lesson of our sport. now i know why buddy mrcgirt quite often said he wasnt only fighting pernell but he was fighting georgey benton too
@ROCKET MAN yeah lol .... thats a helluva formidable team.
@ROCKET MAN I also heard that Buddy had shoulder problems.
Great video Jimmy. Man as an amateur boxer I really both love and study these videos.
Thanks Kris! Glad to hear it helps out! Keep up the training 👊
This is not true the Philly Shell was not invented by white men in a gym… I was invented by black fighters in the prison in Philly. The style was used to defend oneself from knife attacks during a fight.
Philadelphia all day bro
Everyone in boxing praises the Philly shell and attributes it to Floyd without even knowing Benton, the original master. The Mayweathers have their own version, but you see in exhibition fights Floyd is even now adopting Benton’s version of the shell when he’s pressure fighting. Not pressuring in the sense of Chavez, but closing distance barely staying outside of range.
Yeah the Mayweather version involves ALOT of illegal elbows n forearms tho
@@RyshelHolguin-jl1dl No it doesn't.
Imagine if "Mell" Charlo and trainer Derrick James include this technique, preferably "JAMES TONEY'S OR BERNARD HOPKINS VERSION" into his skill set, calling it "THE H-TOWN ROLL OR THE CHARLO ROLL."😉
Just another excellent analysis of the some of boxings influential boxers. Isn’t it interesting to see a resurgence of interest in boxing, with 2023 shaping up to be fantastic. Like several generations ago many young people are interested in training to improve themselves. I believe having a knowledge of boxing gives you a greater appreciation when you watch todays greats in the ring.
I really get enjoyment from the old clips, all the interviews and analysis. Really good video.
Thanks Peter! Agreed, you can learn so much from the old school and how it applies today.
Thank you for another masterpiece mr Jimmy! Keep it up!
Benton trained sweet pea and was assistant coach to the legendary Eddie Futch
I had an old timer tell me about this gentleman, a true master of his craft. He made the sweet science sweeter. Lou Duva did him WRONG!!!! The Mayor of North Philly ❤️🇺🇸✊🏽
Philly shell worked great for mayweather because the ref was on his side in every fight.
Aww you're mad because he beat your favorite fighters bitter man 😂😂😂😂.
Great Vid! It be cool if you did A VID on all the best philly shell experts, I know floyd and james toney but not many other modern or current boxers....👍
So it was George Benton and not Lou Duva who deserves the credit for training all those great champions. Why doesn’t this surprise me?
Learning that elite boxing style of former middleweight contender and a superb defensive ring technician shell master, boxing artist and legendary boxing trainer, from Philly PA.,” The Mayor, The Professor, Mr. George Benton” 5-15-1933- 9-19-2011🥊🥊💯✊🏿⚔️✊🏿
Educational and well put together.
Gayweather’s should be called the “Vegas judges shell” that sukka ate tons of punches vs Castillo, maidana, cotto amongst others. The only reason he survived them is because the Vegas judges🧑🏽⚖️ 👨⚖️ 👩⚖️ stole the fights. MR FUCKING BENTON ON THE OTHER HAND, WAS AND IS A BEAUTIFUL THING TO WATCH. 🫡🫡🫡🤌🏼🤌🏼🤌🏼
Great video, never knew the origins of the Philly Shell regards the "Gym Warriors" who developed the style as a means to defend themselves when tired. Makes perfect sense as Ive somehow adopted a Philly shell type gaurd ( albeit an extremely penetrable one :) ) as MuayThai coach who spars with students 5 to 6 hours per day on top of my own training. Do you think a similar reason is why James Toney perfected this style, favouring running and sparring over technical and padwork. Any other recommendations where to look or a deep dive on the gym warrior types and training ethos would be very interesting to me
George Benton, Benie Brisco, Kitna Heyward, Pernell Whitaker, Rock Allen twins, Bernard Hopkins, Joe Frazier, so many boxing legends who fought from the Philadelphia gyms. Being from Philly we grew up honing our skills in boxing and basketball., its like second nature to us. Not to all be famous its just what we do in Philly and if you able to become rich and famous from it great. Other cities that reminded me of Philly is Baltimore DC area and Detroit of course.
Check out Charley Burley and The Black Murderers -Row including Ezzard Charles, Archie Moore, Henry Amstrong, and Sandy Saddler, It's not the Philly shell, it's called classic boxing. The Philly Shell are arms crossed horizontally like a crab.
The record for Benton is incorrect,he didn’t beat Cuban Luís Rodríguez he was actually stopped by Luís Rodríguez in Philadelphia. I know this because I was there. Please try to correct it
Mr Benton and Mr Futch where friends of my Grandfather Lorenzo Tolbert .. I was blessed to grow up in the boxing gym with Minds like these Greats..
Thank you for continuing educating us. I hope we get enough people to watch to reward you for your work on these. 🎉
My pleasure!
Do you think Floyd's way is better? Floyd vs Canelo is a master piece but georgie benton could really block everything from any situation like to see a comparison because Floyd's is more hybrid version when benton used to fight close Where's Floyd jumps in dishes damage then jumps out of range
The best trainer and boxing technics lots off boxer even Mayweather Philly roll my God bless his we'll mist pol
Great video! Could you consider doing a Sugar ray robinson style breakdown? Thanks
Thank! Yeah I want do something on him one day!
Did he just say that Philly and it’s surrounding states like Michigan? Lol, you’re a Brit so you get a pass but your geography is off.
Thank you for this. So many greats go missing because we don't know who they are, and they were in front of us the whole time.
Brilliant Video. We need a James Toney breakdown!
Philly and Detroit are the boxing Meccas of the U.S.!
like Mayweather, the foundation of his great defense and distance control is his footwork, so smooth and balanced as he's moving - looks like he's sliding on water when he moves his feet.
No offense but mayweather's defense is nothing like george bentons or pernell whittakers not even close, he uses his an entirely different type of shells, the posture is different, the shoulders are aligned differently, and the hands are held differently, nobody does it like Mayweather, not tony, not hopkins, it's a mayweather style difference floyd perfected and Sr learned from a guy in Detroit
I met Coach Al Mitchell numerous occasions At Colorado Springs
ummah fight camp is an underrated channel. I'm glad the channel is picking up steam.
Sugar RAY LEONARD , CRACK THE CODE WHEN HE FOUGHT , MAYWEATHER SR.
Thanks for the video, BOXING LIFE
With all due respect to the great Benton I have see footage of Jersey Joe using the shoulder roll in the 40s masterfully
evander holyfield tips skill
Cool hes Family the best of the best 😎😎😎
Ok but Floyd Mayweather perfected it period.
Can you talk about boxing styles based by countries/nations?
Bad Bennie Briscoe beat him, he later trained Briscoe with great success.
Now days slot gyms in the USA here we know it as only want soft sparring now.
George would easily be champ today
Hit the rids and the mouth of the stomach area he will drop that shell
Didn't Ali rename this the "rope a dope'?
THIS VIDEO WAS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING THANK YOU FOR SHARING.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Not better than the GOAT MAYWEATHER.
Benton would have boxed Floyd up.
Well done piece, Jaime. Good work
Cheers Ryan!
Wonderfully done
It is really the Detroit Crab Style Defense
great video. thank you.
@Boxing Life Have you ever heard of the UmmahFightCamp channel?
Yeah I mentioned him in the video.
thank you, man. Always an inspiration this vids
My pleasure Dan! Glad you enjoy it
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The Sweet Science of Boxing 🥊
Great video. Keep it clean and WISE. Cerebral with Style; Now THAT'S Sweet Science. ✝🥊🙏
Mexicans call this running 😂
I love your videos. I love boxing
Thank you! Glad to hear you enjoy!
Chavez crack that shell
Great videos as always
Great great great job and video 💪😎📸 I learn a lot from your videos. Thanks and keep it up 🙂
Augustus Emanuel
This is so beautiful
This was brilliant
Just found this channel! Would REALLY love to see someone do an in depth video on Joe Gans and his techniques. Another all time great who’s influence on boxing never gets recognized.
Really great video!
Philly Legend!