The most popular stance in boxing is the southpaw stance. This style is best suited for boxers who have a left-handed opponent. It also makes them less vulnerable to takedowns. This stance has been associated with Jake Gyllenhaal’s character Billy Hope. Based on a real life situation, the movie's title refers directly to Billy Hope who is a left-handed Boxer.

The southpaw boxing stance is an excellent choice for a southpaw. It allows a fighter put his left hand in front his opponent's. This allows boxers without risk of being struck with their right hands by lead hooks and jabs. In this position, the right arm is a target. A southpaw should protect his right hand. If you have an opponent who does not have a dominant right-handed style, a southpaw boxing stance can help you.

An orthodox boxing position is also known by the southpaw stance. The right side leads the way, while the left hand and right feet lead the way. A southpaw is prone to jabs from both hands. Boxing is a sport where the right-hander often carries his punches further than the 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 more power when he throws 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 a southpaw strategic, tactical and cognitive advantage in a fight. This style allows fighters to throw powerful crosses and jab with their offhand. The lead leg is placed in front at a 45-degree angle to its back leg. The foot of the lead should be planted firmly on a flat surface.

The southpaw stance is better for left-handed boxers but some professional boxers prefer a right-handed position to protect their left. Traditionally, a right-handed fighter would oppose a southpaw. However, some orthodox fighters now adopt the southpaw stance. A southpaw stance can be a better choice if you're not sure which orthodox stance suits you best.

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.