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 🧠.