cross arm defense

[iceman]

surprisingly i have seen guys work this style of defense rather well, i have seen better hand position, and used more for a roll, it does seem to frustrate a lot of newer fighters but i tend to avoid it due to the dependence of reflexes... i posted it so people could learn and comment about this style of defense i think this may be the same or similar to the philly shell that is rather big in this area for whatever reason...

[Tom Tabin]

... the philly shell that is rather big in this area for whatever reason...

Floyd Mayweather. The "It" fighter of whatever generation tends to get emulated. Tyson, Jones, Mayweather etc

[iceman]

but that may not make it a good idea. i also think some beginners might get intimidated by this due to the fact it isn't likely to be shown to them, and they may feel it is an advanced style of defense. i think its main weakness would tend towards reflex orientated skill and experience to pull it off.

[donnydarkoIRL]

I fought a guy with a cross armn defense before.

I had a slight height advantage, but still....
He's the one guy I really lacerated, I cut him a lot, simply because he was so open to the uppercut.

[Trainer Monkey]

You cant get any power from that defense,so there's no reason to respect you and hold off,Id either jab you,or press you,I could easily do both

[donnydarkoIRL]

You cant get any power from that defense,so there's no reason to respect you and hold off,Id either jab you,or press you,I could easily do both

I think the only guys to really be succesful from that posture were naturally exceptionally strong tough guys

[Trainer Monkey]

You cant get any power from that defense,so there's no reason to respect you and hold off,Id either jab you,or press you,I could easily do both

I think the only guys to really be succesful from that posture were naturally exceptionally strong tough guys

Even then,your putting so much torque on your shoulder blades,ie your rotator cuffs,long term,I think Id rather take the punch.You have to arm punch rather then putting your body behind it
Ive seen the occasional guy who can pull it off,but theyre the exception,not the rule,its sort of like Ali's hands down style,Ali can do that,because he's Ali,you aint,so dont do that.