Top 5 Southpaw Boxing Combos That Confuse Orthodox Fighters
Orthodox fighters hate facing southpaws — and for good reason. The angles are awkward, the timing’s different, and their usual combos don’t land the same. But here’s the secret: they’re confused because you’re not playing their game — and that gives you the edge.
In this guide, you’ll learn 5 high-success southpaw combos designed to:
- Disrupt rhythm
- Exploit open angles
- Punish predictable footwork
🥇 Combo 1: Jab → Straight Left → Right Hook (Head or Body)
Establishes range with the jab, lands the left straight through the centre, ends with a hook that catches them mid-step.
Pro tip: Dig the hook to the body when they shell up.
🥈 Combo 2: Double Jab → Step Outside → Straight Left
Jab twice to get them blinking, step your lead foot to the outside of theirs, then throw a laser-straight left.
Classic angle control combo.
🥉 Combo 3: Feint Jab → Left Uppercut → Right Hook
Feint draws their guard up. Uppercut comes under. Right hook wraps around. Great for breaking rhythm.
💥 Combo 4: Right Hook (Lead) → Pivot → Left Straight
Lead hook surprises them. Pivot puts you off their centre line. Left straight lands clean.
Ideal against aggressive opponents.
🔥 Combo 5: Cross to the Chest → Lead Uppercut → Left Overhand
Cross drops their eye level. Uppercut shifts their attention to attacks coming from under the guard. Overhand loops over the top. Perfect when they lean forward.
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