The southpaw boxing stance is one of the most popular types of stance. This stance suits boxers who are left-handed. This style also makes them less susceptible 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 southpaw should choose the southpaw boxing stance. It allows a fighter to put his left hand in front of his opponent's. 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.

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. Southpaws are more likely to throw jabs with both their hands. In boxing, the right-hander usually carries his punches farther than a left-handed opponent. Using the right hand, he is able to throw a powerful right-handed jab, while his left hand moves forward. This gives him greater power with his punches.

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 allows the fighter to use their off-hand to make powerful crosses and jab with it. The front leg should be placed at a 45 degree angle to the back leg. The ball of your foot should be the most weighted and the heel should be planted firm 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. You can fight from a southpaw position if you aren't sure orthodox is the best for you.

Although the orthodox is the most preferred stance for boxers it will be necessary for a southpaw to spar against a right-handed opponent. This type of stance is more difficult to master than an orthodox stance, and it can be difficult for opponents to predict a southpaw's movements. It's important that you learn the differences between the different stances of the southpaw and his orthodox one.