As an orthodox fighter, should I really...

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  1. techks

    techks ATG list Killah! Full Member

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    ...study southpaws too? I'm thinking of studying things that southpaws do though I'm an orthodox fighter? Should I do that or is that going to mess me up?
     
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    I didn't know you boxed, are you an amateur?

    My trainer used to tell us to always do a round or 2 of shadowboxing the opposite way round so yeah, do that ****.
     
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  3. techks

    techks ATG list Killah! Full Member

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    Ok. I'll try to get Dawson's fights and study them because he's one of the best technical fighters today(Not including Calderon because he may retire soon). Yeah I guess you can say I'm an amateur I do alot of preparation for a big tournament for Kansas City in August and go to my gym at least 3-times a week to get ready plus do some training at home such as shadowboxing aswell. My real name is Kraig Smith and I'm currently living in Laurel, MD. Wish me luck!
     
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  4. lefthook31

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    Of course you should, so you know how to fight them. Southpaws are suscepible to the straight right hand, everyone knows that, but pay close attention to how the footwork plays a big part in boxing them.
     
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    What lefthook said. Also keep in mind that the liver is a more presentable target in the southpaw stance.
     
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  6. ripcity

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    Doing things with your opposit side may acatuly improve your motor skills on your natural side.
    Also being to fight well from both stantces would have to be an advantage.
     
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  7. di tullio

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    yes, whatever a southpaw can to do an orthodox fighter, an orthodox fighter can do to a southpaw.
     
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  8. teeto

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    Good luck Kraig, and Dawson is easily one of the best fighters in the world so yeah, study him, and on a sidenote, let's hope Dawson gets plenty of big fights asap.
     
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    Ward KO1 Dawson
     
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    techks ATG list Killah! Full Member

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    Lol ok I too hope that he gets the big fights. Thanks for the advice!
     
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    techks ATG list Killah! Full Member

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    I meant should I study and learn to fight like them but what you said is very good advice too. Thanks alot for the post! I appreciate it.
     
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    techks ATG list Killah! Full Member

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    Lol. I am a fan of both fighters and really don't see that happening if they ever do fight.
     
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    Caponecartels Maritime Lawyer Full Member

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    From a fellow marylander, good luck man! :D:bbb:thumbsup
     
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    techks ATG list Killah! Full Member

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    Thanks:good. I hope to make MD proud!
     
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    Caponecartels Maritime Lawyer Full Member

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    What gym do you go to?
     
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