One of the most well-known stances is the southpaw boxing stance. This style suits boxers with a left-handed opponent. This style also makes them less susceptible to takedowns. This stance is often associated to Jake Gyllenhaal's character Billy Hope. The movie is also inspired by a true story. The movie's title refers to Billy Hope (a left-handed boxer).

The southpaw boxing stance is an excellent choice for a southpaw. This allows the fighter to place his left hand in front or his opponent's. This allows the boxer to counter lead jabs and hooks without being hurt by his opponent's right hand. The right hand is also a prime target in this position, so a southpaw should have a strong right hand guard. 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 leads in the ring while the right foot leads. 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 is able to use his right hand to throw a powerful, right-handed jab and his left hand to move forward. This gives him more power with his punches.

While left-handed fighters can use the southpaw stance, it is usually the left-handed boxers who fight in this style. This stance gives the southpaw a strategic, tactical, and cognitive advantage in the fight. This style allows fighters to throw powerful crosses and jab with their offhand. The forward leg of the lead leg should be at 45 degrees to the back leg. The ball of your foot should be the most weighted and the heel should be planted firm on the ground.

While the southpaw stance is more effective for left-handed boxers, some professional boxers prefer to use a right-handed stance to protect their left hand. Traditionally, a left-handed fighter would be able to stand up against a Southpaw. However, some orthodox boxers have adopted the southpaw position. If you are not sure whether the orthodox stance is better for you, try fighting from a southpaw stance.

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 is important to understand that the stance of a southpaw is different than his orthodox stance.