The southpaw boxing stance is one of the most popular types of stance. This stance suits boxers who are left-handed. It also makes them less vulnerable to takedowns. This stance is often associated with the character Billy Hope, played by Jake Gyllenhaal. Based on a real life situation, the movie's title refers directly to Billy Hope who is a left-handed Boxer.

A southpaw should choose the southpaw boxing stance. 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. 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. If you have an opponent who does not have a dominant right-handed style, a southpaw boxing stance can help you.

A southpaw boxer stance is also known as a orthodox boxing stance. The right hand leads the way in the ring, and the right foot leads the way. Southpaws are more likely to throw jabs with both their hands. A right-handed fighter in boxing usually can carry his punches more far than a left-handed counterpart. Using the right hand, he is able to throw a powerful right-handed jab, while his left hand moves forward. This gives him more power with his punches.

While left-handed fights can be used in the southpaw position, it's usually left-handed boxes who use this style. This stance gives the southpaw a strategic, tactical, and cognitive advantage in the fight. This style allows fighters the opportunity to jab with their other hand and to throw powerful crossbows. The lead leg is placed in front at a 45-degree angle to its back leg. The lead foot should be planted firmly on the ground and the majority of weight should be placed on the ball of the foot.

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 fighter would oppose a southpaw. However, some orthodox fighters now adopt the southpaw stance. Try fighting in a southpaw stance if you aren’t sure whether the orthodox or southpaw stance is right for you.

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