One of the most well-known stances is the southpaw boxing stance. This stance is most suitable for left-handed boxers. This makes them less likely to fall for takedowns. This stance is often associated to Jake Gyllenhaal's character Billy Hope. This movie is also based on a real-life situation, and the movie title refers to Billy Hope, a left-handed boxer.

A southpaw should choose the southpaw boxing stance. This allows a fighter's left hand to be in front of his opponent. This allows boxers to counter jabs and lead hooks without worrying about being hit with the right hand. 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. You can use a southpaw boxing style to help an opponent who doesn't have a dominant, right-handed style.

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. A southpaw can jab from both hands. Boxing's right-hander tends to be more mobile than his left-handed opponent. 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.

While left-handed fighters can use the southpaw stance, it is usually the left-handed boxers who fight in this style. This stance gives a southpaw strategic, tactical and cognitive advantage in a fight. This style allows a fighter the ability to punch with their off-hand or throw powerful crosses. The forward leg of the lead leg should be at 45 degrees to the back leg. The sole of the lead leg should be planted firmly on ground.

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 fighter with a right hand would fight a southpaw. However some orthodox fighters adopt the southpaw style. If you are not sure whether the orthodox stance is better for you, try fighting from a southpaw stance.

While the orthodox stance is the most common stance for boxers, a southpaw will need 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 know that the stance of a Southpaw can be different from the orthodox stance.