The southpaw boxing stance is one of the most popular types of stance. This stance is most suitable for left-handed boxers. It makes them less prone to taking downs. 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.

A southpaw should choose the southpaw boxing stance. It allows a fighter to put his left hand in front of 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. You can use a southpaw boxing style to help an opponent who doesn't have a dominant, right-handed style.

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. A southpaw is prone to jabs from both 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 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 fighters the opportunity to jab with their other hand and to throw powerful crossbows. The lead leg is placed forward with a 45-degree angle to the back leg. The weight of the lead foot should be firmly planted 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. A southpaw stance can be a better choice if you're not sure which orthodox stance suits you best.

The orthodox stance, which is the most commonly used by boxers in the ring, will not be suitable for a southpaw who must spar with a left-handed opponent. 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 is important to understand that the stance of a southpaw is different than his orthodox stance.