Southpaw question?

[luv3s2sp00g3]

I noticed that usually when a righty is matched up with a southpaw, neither really rely on the jab much.


For those of you who have boxed before or know better than I do,
Is there something about the righty vs lefty matchup that makes the jab less effective? Is that why it seems like the jab is abandoned more or less in these matchups?

[Silencers]

Actually trainers used to tell orthodox fighters to pop their jabs at a southpaw because it's closer to their heads, some still do.

But the angles provided in a southpaw vs orthox matchup can make jabs less effective.

[We want Floyd]

Actually trainers used to tell orthodox fighters to pop their jabs at a southpaw because it's closer to their heads, some still do.

But the angles provided in a southpaw vs orthox matchup can make jabs less effective.

I disagree, and I am a natural southpaw, so I speak from experience! The jab, no matter what stance, style, height of the fighter is, is still the most important tool in boxing!

We already know which punches works for a southpaw when facing a righty and vice versa, and that is the straight punch and the lead hand hook. But without the jab, especially if one is planning to land the straight punch will have to work behind the jab to be effective.

Why do you think alot of righties miss when they try to lead with the straight punch, because they didn't take the time to gauge the distance with their jabs. That's why you see alot of misses by righties when facing a southpaw.

[Silencers]

I disagree, and I am a natural southpaw, so I speak from experience! The jab, no matter what stance, style, height of the fighter is, is still the most important tool in boxing!

We already know which punches works for a southpaw when facing a righty and vice versa, and that is the straight punch and the lead hand hook. But without the jab, especially if one is planning to land the straight punch will have to work behind the jab to be effective.

Why do you think alot of righties miss when they try to lead with the straight punch, because they didn't take the time to gauge the distance with their jabs. That's why you see alot of misses by righties when facing a southpaw.

I know, I meant sometimes the angles can make it awkward for the jab to land effectively but the jab still can work against a southpaw, and I agree, the jab is the most important punch in boxing.

[We want Floyd]

I noticed that usually when a righty is matched up with a southpaw, neither really rely on the jab much.


For those of you who have boxed before or know better than I do,
Is there something about the righty vs lefty matchup that makes the jab less effective? Is that why it seems like the jab is abandoned more or less in these matchups?

In response to your statement in bold. You probably have seen alot of fights involving mediocre fighters. But, just proof of some terrific southpaws that have had alot of success due to their jabs, are guys like Winky Wright and Marvin Hagler, watch them and learn.

One of the reasons the jab is forgotten(especially with a righty) is because of the awkwardness of fighting a lefty. You see guys like Roy Jones and Manny Pacquiao who love to lead with their straight punches and have had great success, it's not because it's better to lead with power punches, they're simply fighters gifted with a ton of speed. But for everybody else, I strongly suggest to work behind the jab!

Working behind the jab plays an even bigger role for those righties who are not really used to fighting southpaws, because the distance the straight punch has to travel is much farther than if facing a fighter that has the same stance as yours, therefore you definitely have to set up your power punches with the jab!

Remember, jabbing is utilized for three main reasons no matter what stance

1. To gauge distance

2. To set-up your power punches

3. To blind your opponents vision.