One of the most well-known stances is the southpaw boxing stance. This stance suits boxers who are left-handed. They are also less likely to be taken down. This stance has been associated with Jake Gyllenhaal’s character Billy Hope. Based on a real-life scenario, the movie title refers also to Billy Hope, 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 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 position can be beneficial if your opponent does not have dominant right-handed styles.

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. In boxing, the right-hander usually carries his punches farther than a left-handed opponent. He can throw a powerful right-handed jab while his left hand moves forward. This gives him greater power with his 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 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 forward with a 45-degree angle to the back leg. The ball of your foot should be the most weighted and the heel should be planted firm on the ground.

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 left-handed fighter would be able to stand up against a Southpaw. However, some orthodox boxers have adopted the southpaw position. Try fighting in a southpaw stance if you aren’t sure whether the orthodox or southpaw stance is right for you.

Although the orthodox stance is most popular for boxers, it's not the best. A southpaw will have to spar with a right-handed opponent. This type of stance may be more difficult than an orthodox stance and can make it more difficult for opponents. It is important for southpaws to be aware that their stance can differ from his orthodox, so it is important you know the difference.