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Orthodox vs Southpaw
Orthodox fighters lead with the left hand and foot; southpaws lead with the right. When the stances differ, the fight becomes an open-stance matchup with a battle for outside foot position.
Why it matters
Almost every striking exchange starts with a stance question. Lead-foot position decides who lands the rear hand first and which kicks are available.
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