One of the most well-known stances is the southpaw boxing stance. This style is ideal for boxers who fight a left-handed opponent. This makes them less likely to fall for 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.

For a southpaw, the southpaw boxing position is a great choice. This allows the fighter to place his left hand in front or his opponent's. This allows a boxer to counter lead hooks and jabs without fear of getting hit by the right hand. The right hand is also a prime target in this position, so a southpaw should have a strong right hand guard. You can use a southpaw boxing style to help an opponent who doesn't have a dominant, right-handed style.

The orthodox boxing stance of a southpaw boxer is also called a southpaw boxer stance. The right hand is the leader in the ring and the right foot is the one leading the way. A southpaw is more likely to use both his right and left hands for jabs. In boxing, the right-hander usually carries his punches farther than a left-handed opponent. 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 when he throws 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 to throw powerful crosses and jab with their offhand. 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 right-handed boxer would face a southpaw. But some orthodox fighters prefer the southpaw stance. If you're unsure whether an orthodox stance is best for you, you can try fighting from the southpaw perspective.

While the orthodox stance is the most common stance for boxers, a southpaw will need 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.