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Aye, I spent my first year getting thumped on by a southpaw and would never take that time back for the world. As awkward as they are, once you get their timing down, you will be able to change the fight.
I am right handed, but am more comfortable circling to the left. It sounds like you are comfortable using the left hand, so circle left. Plus you are moving away from that big left hand of his. However, a must know for southpaws is they are suckers for straight rights (when thrown properly). Lead rights can be devistating to them, but you must commit and slide in. Keep your hands up!
Another technique I use on them is to tease them by putting my left down a little. Do this only if you trust your speed. Otherwise, keep your jab hand higher than his. Always! Back to teasing...drop you left and shift your weight to your back leg a little more 70%back-30%front). When he throws his jab, do a little lean so it falls short and then snap your jab over his as he brings his back. Use your body weight to make it more of a "power jab." This is always fun because it is frustrating to them. A lefty is supposed to always beat a righty's jab.
There's so much more, but one thing I've learned, is working on too many things at once is no good. That's how you form bad habits. Pick one thing a week to work on, and perfect it before you move on to the next. But definately get comfortable with your right hand. A one handed fighter has a tough time in this sport.
"When I train, I train to make my weaknesses my strengths" Micheal Jordon
I am right handed, but am more comfortable circling to the left. It sounds like you are comfortable using the left hand, so circle left. Plus you are moving away from that big left hand of his. However, a must know for southpaws is they are suckers for straight rights (when thrown properly). Lead rights can be devistating to them, but you must commit and slide in. Keep your hands up!
Another technique I use on them is to tease them by putting my left down a little. Do this only if you trust your speed. Otherwise, keep your jab hand higher than his. Always! Back to teasing...drop you left and shift your weight to your back leg a little more 70%back-30%front). When he throws his jab, do a little lean so it falls short and then snap your jab over his as he brings his back. Use your body weight to make it more of a "power jab." This is always fun because it is frustrating to them. A lefty is supposed to always beat a righty's jab.
There's so much more, but one thing I've learned, is working on too many things at once is no good. That's how you form bad habits. Pick one thing a week to work on, and perfect it before you move on to the next. But definately get comfortable with your right hand. A one handed fighter has a tough time in this sport.
"When I train, I train to make my weaknesses my strengths" Micheal Jordon
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