The one two combination is probably the most famous and fundamental set of punches in boxing. It’s a jab immediately followed by a right hand or a left hand if you’re in a southpaw stance. This is a combo that no matter what level you’re in, it will probably be used the most. It can be varied in many ways from a double to triple jab fallowed by a right hand or left hand depending whether you are an unorthodox or a southpaw fighter. The one two combination can be very effective when thrown correctly and with the right timing. It can also be a very effective combo to throw at the end of another set of combo. And in boxing they are endless amount of different kinds of combinations.

The straight right hand is the second most important punch in boxing. The straight right hand is usually thrown after the jab. It can also be a very effective and damaging punch when used as part of a combination. For a person that is right handed it’s usually their strongest punch vice versa for a person that is left handed then it would be the straight left hand. Now they are many exceptions to this. What I mean is that a lot of fighters work specifically to develop other punches to be their strongest punch. Depending on their style, size or whether they are right handed fighter in which is they are called “unorthodox” stance or left handed “southpaw” stance.

The jab is one of the most important punches in boxing. The jab helps you establish your distance between you and your opponent. Can also be used for many strategic reasons, from offsetting your opponent rythmeto keeping your opponent at bay if you’re the taller fighter or helping you get inside your opponent if you’re the shorter fighter. Also the jab can be used for setting up the opponent for other punches and also for simply just wearing your opponent out.