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What is Southpaw Boxing Stance?



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One of the most popular styles of boxing stances, the southpaw is. This style is best suited for boxers who have a left-handed opponent. This makes them less likely to fall for takedowns. 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.

The southpaw boxing stance is an excellent choice for a southpaw. 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. A strong right hand guard is essential for a southpaw. You can use a southpaw boxing style to help an opponent who doesn't have a dominant, right-handed style.


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Also known as an orthodox boxing style, a southpaw stance is a boxer's stance. The right side leads the way, while the left hand and right feet lead the way. A southpaw is more likely to use both his right and left hands for jabs. Boxing is a sport where the right-hander often carries his punches further than the left-handed opponent. His right hand allows him to throw powerful right-handed jabs, while his left moves forward. This gives him more power with his punches.


Left-handed fighters are allowed to use the southpaw style, but it is the left-handed who most often fight in this style. This stance gives Southpaws an advantage in fight strategy, tactics, and cognitive. This style allows fighters the opportunity to jab with their other hand and to throw powerful crossbows. The lead leg is placed forward with 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. Try fighting in a southpaw stance if you aren’t sure whether the orthodox or southpaw stance is right for you.


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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 is harder to master than an orthodox one, and it can be harder for opponents to predict southpaws' movements. It is important for southpaws to be aware that their stance can differ from his orthodox, so it is important you know the difference.


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What is Southpaw Boxing Stance?