Quote Originally Posted by voodoo_dude
"crab style" defense

Is this another name for the shell defense that floyd uses?
Doesnt sound like it...

Lords Gym can you describe the stance for me, also what fighter use it?
Several fighters use it or variations of it crab defense, Philly crab, the shell defense its also called. . Joe Frazier , Rocky Marciano , George Foreman , Bert Cooper is a good example, Archie Moorer , David Tua, Ray Mercer, James Toney with the added shoulder roll, I saw Oscar do it last week a few times. countless others. Your covering up with the arms in front in a crossing position . usually with the right hand up horizontal by the ear protecting from the left hook and can also be moved quickly to parry the on coming jab. Your left hand across the torso.

During a match you will interchange according to where your positioned and what’s coming at you.

I like to slip shots and shoot the left hook out of this position . cracking results.

If you’re a taller especially lanker type fighter you might want to use your range rather then allow a fighter to get in close enough to you where the crab defense comes into play. More suited to the shorter big boned aggressive attacking fighter. A good position to counter from. I love it , yet dont always stay 100% true to it . I use a variations of it, making adjustments as needed . . .

Some guys don’t like it.. Everyone has a comfort zone. What feels good to them .

I hope this answers your question mate , I am not real good on the explanations. . :P