Orthodox and Southpaw questions...

[Box"K"ing]

I have a few questions about southpaws, you see I am an orthodox boxer and I am interested in southpaw my trainer however said that develop your left side which is orthodox for a while then do the switch if your still interested.


Anyway I am wondering how long did it take for you guys to do the switch assuming if you did.



Also what are the advantage of orthodox over southpaws and vice versa. The reason I am interested in southpaw is because I want my lead hand to become my power hand and also when I spar mma style lots of grapplers have a harder time to shoot for my leg since I am jabbing them away wit the stronger side.

But back to boxing I am wondering what the advantages do both orthodox and southpaws have???

The only one my boxing coach told me is that an orthodox that knows how to do deal with a southpaw is a southpaws nightmare and there are a rare breed since southpaws themselves are lesser in ratio so a bit of a skill evolution there but other then that any other advantages that they both posses???


Also name me few boxers that are good at doing the switch. Thanks

[Swoosh]

Most boxers do not switch. The thing that makes southpaws more difficult is that all the punches come from different angles then you're accustomed to. The jab doesn't become worthless but it has to be used in a much different way since both lead hands are almost lined up with each other. Also, your lead foot is very important. To fight a southpaw, your lead foot must stay to the outside and your right hand needs to be thrown very straight.

[LEFTYGUNZZ]

Most boxers do not switch. The thing that makes southpaws more difficult is that all the punches come from different angles then you're accustomed to. The jab doesn't become worthless but it has to be used in a much different way since both lead hands are almost lined up with each other. Also, your lead foot is very important. To fight a southpaw, your lead foot must stay to the outside and your right hand needs to be thrown very straight.

All these are well known points but also for a left handed fighter who turns orthrodox (Oscar De La Hoya / Miguel Cotto) you get to keep you stronger hand out in front. Since most of your punches will be jabs and hooks then having your stronger hand as you lead becomes and advantage. It also allows youkeep you weaker hand back to do most of the blocking and just firre off straight crosses and other power shots while stepping into them more often generating more power. I am a converted South paw who fights right handed. I like having my right hand in for blocking and having my left hand out in front. For a right handed fighter to turn south paw would some of the same advantages just from the opposite spectrum....Lefty

[Box"K"ing]

I see this is good to know.

I definatly am interested in developing bothsides although I still need to have a greater side base wise so I can always fall on something.

Also I am wondering how many boxers know how to fight both sides profiecntly???