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My take on southpaw vs orthodox style - based on the liver
The liver sits on the right side of your upper abdomen, tucked under the ribs 🫀➡️. That anatomy detail can shape why southpaw vs orthodox exchanges feel different—especially once body shots land 🥊.
Orthodox: liver on the “back” side
In orthodox (left foot forward), your right side is farther back, so your liver is a bit less “presented” to an opponent in front of you 🛡️. You still have to defend it, but it’s often easier to tuck the right elbow and turn/angle away when pressure comes.
Southpaw: liver on the “front” side
In southpaw (right foot forward), your right side is forward—and that’s the side your liver lives on ⚠️. If the right elbow drifts or you get too square, the liver can feel more available. Strong southpaws usually:
- Keep the right elbow tight to the ribs ✅
- Stay bladed and mobile so the right side isn’t parked in front 🚶♂️💨
The open-stance “liver lane” (southpaw vs orthodox)
When southpaw and orthodox match up, the open stance can create a cleaner lane into the right ribs—right where the liver is 🎯. That’s why rear-hand body shots and rear kicks to the body can feel especially dangerous in these matchups 🥊🔥.
Bottom line: liver-on-the-right means orthodox tends to hide it slightly (right side back), while southpaw can present it more unless elbow position and angles are sharp 🧠.
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My take on southpaw vs orthodox style - based on the liver
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