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  • Grapes
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    #1

    a right handed south paw ?

    Hey guys, i know that sounds wierd but i been going to the boxing gym for the last 3-4 months and i feel alot more comfortable when im in a south paw stance, thing is im a right handed person is that normal?
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    #2
    This isn't abnormal at all. I'm a converted southpaw myself, as have been plenty of great fighters (Hagler, Wright, Pacquiao).

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    • ScottDBA
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      #3
      It's certainly not normal but it's not that unusual.

      You'll also find left handed people who fight orthodox such as Miguel Cotto and Oscar de la Hoya.

      It's a good thing, you should have a good jab and right hook since your strong hand will be forward.

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      • 11wordisbond
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        #4
        Originally posted by Tengoshi
        This isn't abnormal at all. I'm a converted southpaw myself, as have been plenty of great fighters (Hagler, Wright, Pacquiao).
        Are you sure Pac is right handed?

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        • Miburo
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          #5
          Originally posted by 11wordisbond
          Are you sure Pac is right handed?
          He writes right-handed, but I think he's a bit more ambidextrous than most.

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          • 11wordisbond
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            #6
            Originally posted by Tengoshi
            He writes right-handed, but I think he's a bit more ambidextrous than most.
            I remember Freddie saying that Manny signs autographs with his left and then his right hand to give each hand a rest because he signs a ridiculous amount of autographs.

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            • Freelancer
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              #7
              Originally posted by Grapes
              Hey guys, i know that sounds wierd but i been going to the boxing gym for the last 3-4 months and i feel alot more comfortable when im in a south paw stance, thing is im a right handed person is that normal?
              Yup pretty normal. you probably feel more confident having the arm you control better in front. That's mainly why I chose to train in southpaw stance, relying more on the jab and the lead hand and trying to improve the strength and control of my left in the meantime.

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              • Anak ni Hudas
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                #8
                Originally posted by Grapes
                Hey guys, i know that sounds wierd but i been going to the boxing gym for the last 3-4 months and i feel alot more comfortable when im in a south paw stance, thing is im a right handed person is that normal?
                just like me! i used to south paw stance! my jab will ktfuo!

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                • #1Assassin
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                  #9
                  it is normal, i would reccomend u try to learn the orthodox way though. being a unnatural southpaw it will take alot of work improving your left hand so u wont be a one handed fighter, thats how most ppl fighting in the "wrong" stance end up. i would reccomend u fight orthodox and if lefty really comes natural then switch every now and then, be a switchhitter. but if lefty is your main stance it will make for alot of extra work.

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                  • the_blueprint
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                    #10
                    i change stances but i find my defense is better when im in an orthodox stance, dont know if it is the same for you.

                    dawson is another example of a right handed person fighting southpaw

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