In combat sports such as boxing, an orthodox stance is one in which the boxer places their left foot in front of the right foot, thus having their weaker side closer to the opponent.[1] Because it favors the stronger, dominant side (often the right side; see laterality), the orthodox stance is the most common stance in boxing and MMA. It is mostly used by right-handed boxers. Many boxing champions have fought in a left stance.
Kurt Prenzel, boxer of the 1920s, displaying orthodox stance with left hand and left foot to the fore
^Lissenden, Hilary (8 January 2015). The Complete Guide to Boxing Fitness: A non-contact boxing training manual. Bloomsbury Publishing. pp. 33–52. ISBN978-1-4729-0281-8.
External links
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"Southpaws". coxcorner.com. Retrieved 19 December 2012.
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