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An Orthodox stance is a way of positioning the feet and hands in combat sports such as boxing and karate in which the boxer places their left foot in front of his right, so having their 'weaker' side closer to their opponent. As it favours the the stronger side -- often the right side -- the orthodox stance is the most common stance in boxing.
Many boxing champions, such as Muhammed Ali, Mike Tyson, Joe Frazier, Chavell Mayfield, Sugar Ray Robinson, and Arthur Abraham used an orthodox stance.
Alternative stances
The corresponding designation for a left-handed boxer is southpaw and is generally a mirror-image of the orthodox stance. A southpaw boxer guards and jabs with his right-hand. Many believe that southpaw boxers have an advantage over orthodox boxers since their punches come from unexpected angles. Some famous boxers who use southpaw are Marvin 'Marvelous' Hagler, Joe Calzaghe[1]and Manny Pacquiao.
References
- ^ ""BOXING BASICS"". Boxergirl.net. http://www.boxergirl.net/index.php?m=train&s=2. Retrieved 13 June 2007.
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