Combos Of The Week: Week 18 Virtual Padwork Online Boxing Series
Welcome to the eighteenth instalment of Combos Of The Week. This series is a complete recap of the Virtual Padwork library I built in 2023.
If you are looking for a structured way to learn about online boxing, this series will serve as a reference guide. Instead of hunting through a social media feed, you can find the technical sequences right here, grouped by week, to study in your own time.
Combo 120: The Andrei
Stance: Orthodox
Inspired by pro boxer Andrei Santa Jr., this sequence focuses on a high-volume jab entry to disrupt the opponent's rhythm. After resetting with head movement, you transition into a powerful inside flurry of uppercuts and hooks.
Combo Sequence:
Jab
Cross
Jab
Jab
Cross
Slip Right
Slip Left
Left Uppercut
Right Uppercut
Left Hook
Combo 121: 1 Slip 1 Slip 2
Stance: Southpaw
A classic rhythm drill for the southpaw stance. It emphasizes active defense between single shots, training you to move your head immediately after firing the jab to avoid the counter before committing to the straight left cross.
Combo Sequence:
Jab
Slip Right
Jab
Slip Left
Cross
Combo 122: The Foreman
Stance: Orthodox
Inspired by George Foreman’s heavy-handed and controlling style. This drill uses a stiff jab followed by "Head Control" to manipulate the opponent's position, setting up a devastating rear-hand uppercut.
Combo Sequence:
Jab
Head Control
Right Uppercut
Combo 123: The Calzaghe
Stance: Southpaw
Inspired by Joe Calzaghe’s relentless volume. This sequence focuses on the lead-hand hook, specifically targeting the body with multiple variations. It teaches the southpaw to overwhelm an opponent's guard by changing the levels of the right hook.
Combo Sequence:
Jab
Cross (Optional: Pivot Clockwise)
Low Right Hook
Low Right Hook
Right Hook
Low Right Hook
Combo 124: The De La Hoya
Stance: Orthodox
A long, rhythmic combination inspired by the "Golden Boy." This drill tests your ability to maintain balance through multiple lead-side transitions, mixing hooks and uppercuts with a quick "look" to assess before finishing with a final power flurry.
Combo Sequence:
Jab
Cross
Left Uppercut
Left Hook
Cross
Left Hook
Left Hook
Right Hook
Look
Left Uppercut
Left Hook
Right Uppercut
Left Hook
Right Hook
Combo 125: 12 Block Block Roll Roll
Stance: Southpaw
This sequence is designed to build defensive muscle memory after an attack. For the southpaw, it’s about firing the 1-2 and immediately entering a defensive flow of blocks and rolls to ensure you remain safe from any incoming counters.
Combo Sequence:
Jab
Cross
Left Block
Right Block
Roll Left
Roll Right
Combo 126: 36 Roll 63 Roll
Stance: Orthodox
A seamless inside-fighting drill. This focuses on the interplay between the lead hook and rear uppercut. By rolling between the exchanges, you practice moving your head with the momentum of your punches to stay elusive on the inside.
Combo Sequence:
Left Hook
Right Uppercut
Roll Right
Right Uppercut
Left Hook
Roll Left
Closing Thoughts
This project began as a 365-day commitment to creating a free, dependable resource for boxing enthusiasts worldwide. By stripping away spoken instruction and focusing on the raw mechanics of the combinations, these sequences are designed to be a universal language. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced boxer, these archives stand as a testament to the discipline of the craft—a library of inspiration that remains accessible to anyone with a passion for boxing.
