The most popular stance in boxing is the southpaw stance. This style suits boxers with a left-handed opponent. It also makes them less vulnerable 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.

For a southpaw, the southpaw boxing position is a great choice. It allows a fighter’s left hand to face 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. A southpaw boxing posture can be useful if you face an opponent who is not dominant in their right-handed style.

Also known as an orthodox boxing style, a southpaw stance is a boxer's stance. The right foot and left foot lead the way in the boxing ring. A southpaw is more likely to use both his right and left hands for jabs. Boxing's right-hander tends to be more mobile than his 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 in 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 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 lead leg is placed in front at a 45-degree angle to its back leg. The sole of the lead leg should be planted firmly on 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 oppose a southpaw. However, some orthodox fighters now adopt the southpaw stance. If you are not sure whether the orthodox stance is better for you, try fighting from a southpaw stance.

While the orthodox position is the most popular for boxers to adopt, a southpaw must be able to spar with right-handed opponents. 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 to remember that a southpaw's stance is different from his orthodox stance, so it is important to learn the difference between the two styles.