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What is Southpaw Boxing Stance (or Southpaw Boxing Stance)?

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The most popular stance in boxing is the southpaw stance. This style is best suited for boxers who have a left-handed opponent. It also makes them less vulnerable to takedowns. This stance is often associated to Jake Gyllenhaal's character Billy Hope. Based on a real-life scenario, the movie title refers also to Billy Hope, a left handed boxer.

A great choice for a Southpaw is the southpaw stance in boxing. It allows a fighter’s left hand to face his opponent's. This allows boxers to counter jabs and lead hooks without worrying about being hit with the right hand. In this position, the right arm is a target. A southpaw should protect his right hand. You can use a southpaw boxing style to help an opponent who doesn't have a dominant, right-handed style.


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A southpaw boxer stance is also known as a orthodox boxing stance. The right side leads the way, while the left hand and right feet lead the way. Southpaws can be prone to taking jabs from both of their hands. A right-handed fighter in boxing usually can carry his punches more far than a left-handed counterpart. Using the right hand, he is able to throw a powerful right-handed jab, while his left hand moves forward. This gives him more power in his punches.

While left-handed fights can be used in the southpaw position, it's usually left-handed boxes who use this style. This stance gives southpaws a tactical, strategic and cognitive advantage during fights. This style allows fighters the opportunity to jab with their other hand and to throw powerful crossbows. The forward leg of the lead leg should be at 45 degrees to the back leg. The weight of the lead foot should be firmly planted on the ground.

Although the southpaw is more effective for left handed boxers, professional boxers may prefer to use a right-handed approach to protect their left arm. Traditionally, a right-handed fighter would stand up against a southpaw, but some orthodox fighters have adopted the southpaw stance. A southpaw stance can be a better choice if you're not sure which orthodox stance suits you best.


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While the orthodox position is the most popular for boxers to adopt, a southpaw must be able to spar with right-handed opponents. This stance can be more difficult than the orthodox and opponents may find it difficult to predict the movements of a southpaw. It is important to know that the stance of a Southpaw can be different from the orthodox stance.


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