Can the Shoulder Roll Defence be as Effective in the Southpaw Stance?

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  1. Nigel_Benn

    Nigel_Benn Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Can being a southpaw make a difference when using the shoulder roll?
     
  2. captain hook

    captain hook Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Thabiso is a southpaw and uses shoulder roll. He started very good, but declined later in career, now he is a step stone. He had some good moves.

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  3. Rollin

    Rollin Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Possibly. Floyd abandoned it though, didn't he? You give up a lot of hand fighting with that lead hand by your side, and there are different angles to drill. Personally I mostly switch to fencing/high-guard when fighting southpaws instead of working out of the crossguard.
     
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