Fighters that lead with their natural hand???

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  1. Will

    Will Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I'm (a total shite) right handed southpaw, and it's always interested me how many Pro fighters out there are like this also.

    Throw some names at me.

    The ones I've heard so far are:-

    Hagler
    Winky Wright
    Kessler
    Andy Lee
    Chad Dawson
    Cotto
    ODLH
    Sugar Ray Robinson

    Andy Possibly Tyson (though needs to be confirmed!!!
     
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  2. Squire

    Squire Let's Go Champ Full Member

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    Didn't know there was such a thing as a right handed southpaw... :huh
     
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  3. Mr. V.I.P.

    Mr. V.I.P. Boxing Addict banned

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    LOL. You are not a southpaw.
     
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  4. wrimc

    wrimc Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Magee is a right handed southpaw he said he just learnt that way from youth
     
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  5. LP_1985

    LP_1985 JMM beat Pac-Man 3 Times Full Member

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    i think alot of boxers from the philiphins (no, not many) are like that, because when there very young they learn thai boxing before boxing and get there stance from that
     
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  6. SportsLeader

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    Victor Ortiz is right handed, yet fights southpaw.
     
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  7. Will

    Will Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Whats funny?

    I lead with my right, therefore I am a southpaw.

    I am naturally right handed.
     
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  8. Will

    Will Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Means I am naturally right-handed but fight like I'm left-handed.
     
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  9. Will

    Will Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    That was another one I did know but forgot to mention.

    I'm very impressed with him. Looks like he could be the real deal to me!!!
     
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  10. Will

    Will Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    A couple Irish on the list. Apparently lee went to the gym where his older brother was and copied the style of his older brother. He was southpaw and the rest is history. Got told that on here last night which is kind of what prompted this thread.
     
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  11. Squire

    Squire Let's Go Champ Full Member

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    I understand the concept, I just don't see why anyone would do it. I couldn't see my coaches allowing it either :yep
     
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  12. DOM5153

    DOM5153 They Cannot Run Forever Full Member

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    Bryon Mitchell
     
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  13. Will

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    It's jsut the natural way I stand. I think it has something to do with dominance patterns and probably your dominant leg (though I right footed).

    It does bring some advantages. Usually firmer jab/lead hook etc.
     
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  14. Tommy O C

    Tommy O C VIVA LA MEXICO!!!! Full Member

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    Im pretty sure Donaire is naturally southpaw but boxes orthodox. His last fight he started southpaw but it didnt work out at all for him
     
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  15. ero-sennin

    ero-sennin Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I'm no boxing coach but IMO it would make you a more balanced fighter. The stronger hand should do most of the work (okay I got that from Bruce Lee and I'm a nuthugger but still, it makes sense ). You get a nice jab, lead hook and more power in the weaker hand. If your weaker hand is leading then you're taking away even more power from it.
     
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