The southpaw boxing stance is one of the most popular types of stance. This stance suits boxers who are left-handed. They are also less likely to be taken down. This is the same stance that Jake Gyllenhaal plays as Billy Hope. Based on a real-life scenario, the movie title refers also to Billy Hope, a left handed boxer.

A southpaw should choose the southpaw boxing stance. It allows a fighter’s left hand to face his opponent's. This allows the boxer to counter lead jabs and hooks without being hurt by his opponent's right hand. The right hand is also a prime target in this position, so a southpaw should have a strong right hand guard. A southpaw boxing position can be beneficial if your opponent does not have dominant right-handed styles.

An orthodox boxing position is also known by the southpaw stance. The right hand leads the way in the ring, and the right foot leads the way. Southpaws are more likely to throw jabs with both their hands. A right-handed fighter in boxing usually can carry his punches more far than a left-handed counterpart. His right hand can be used to throw a strong right-handed jab. However, his left hand can move forward. This allows him to punch more powerfully.

Although left-handed fighters may use the southpaw stance in certain situations, most left-handed boxers fight this style. This stance gives southpaws a tactical, strategic and cognitive advantage during fights. This style also allows a fighter to jab with their off-hand and throw powerful crosses. The front leg should be placed at a 45 degree angle to the back leg. The lead foot should be planted firmly on the ground and the majority of weight should be placed on the ball of the foot.

Although the southpaw stance works better for left-handed fighters, professional boxers often prefer to keep their left hand protected by using a right-handed stance. Traditionally, a right-handed fighter would oppose a southpaw. However, some orthodox fighters now adopt the southpaw stance. If you are not sure whether the orthodox stance is better for you, try fighting from a southpaw stance.

Although the orthodox stance is most popular for boxers, it's not the best. A southpaw will have to spar with a right-handed opponent. This stance is harder to master than an orthodox one, and it can be harder for opponents to predict southpaws' movements. It is important to understand that the stance of a southpaw is different than his orthodox stance.