The popular southpaw boxing position is one of the most common. This stance is most suitable for left-handed boxers. 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.
A southpaw should choose the southpaw boxing stance. This allows the fighter to place his left hand in front or his opponent's. This allows boxers without risk of being struck with their right hands by lead hooks and jabs. Because the right hand is a prime target in this position and a southpaw must have a strong guard, a right hand guard should also be present. 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 is the leader in the ring and the right foot is the one leading 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. He can throw a powerful right-handed jab while his left hand moves forward. This gives him more power with 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 the southpaw an advantage in the fight by giving them a tactical and strategic advantage. This style allows a fighter the ability to punch with their off-hand or throw powerful crosses. The lead leg is placed forward with a 45-degree angle to the back leg. The foot of the lead should be planted firmly on a flat surface.
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 left-handed fighter would be able to stand up against a Southpaw. However, some orthodox boxers have adopted the southpaw position. A southpaw stance can be a better choice if you're not sure which orthodox stance suits you best.
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 type of stance can be more difficult to master and may make it harder for opponents predict a southpaw’s 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.