Combos Of The Week: Week 2 Virtual Padwork Online Boxing Series
Welcome to the second 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.
Here is the breakdown of combos 8 to 14 from the archive.
Combo 8: The Uncle
This one is inspired by Roger Mayweather. It’s about working close, using a slip to reset your weight, and then exploding with a heavy lead-side attack before finishing with a straight cross.
The Sequence:
Right Hook
Left Hook
Slip Left
Left Uppercut
Left Hook
Cross
Combo 9: The Slip Layer
As the name suggests, this drill is all about layering your defence between your offence. It teaches you to stay elusive even while you are throwing power shots, making sure you aren't a stationary target.
The Sequence:
Slip Right
Cross
Slip Right
Cross
Left Hook
Slip Left
Slip Right
Cross
Left Hook
Cross
Combo 10: The Pi
Inspired by the mathematical constant, this combo has a specific, rhythmic flow. It’s a longer sequence that tests your ability to transition from hooks to uppercuts without losing your balance or your shape.
The Sequence:
Left Hook
Jab
Right Hook
Jab
Left Uppercut
Left Overhand
Cross
Right Uppercut
Left Uppercut
Left Hook
Combo 11: The Marquez
A tribute to Juan Manuel Márquez, one of the greatest counter-punchers. This sequence uses a low jab and a step back to draw the opponent in before launching a crisp, technical counter-attack.
The Sequence:
Low Jab
Step Back
Cross
Left Hook
Cross
Left Uppercut
Left Hook
Combo 12: The Cross Motif
Similar to the Jab Motif from Week 1, this drill uses the cross as your "anchor." It’s designed to help you find your range and power with the rear hand, using it as the starting and ending point for various lead-hand variations.
The Sequence:
Cross
Jab
Cross
Cross
Cross
Left Hook
Cross
Right Hook
Cross
Left Uppercut
Cross
Right Uppercut
Combo 13: The Ray Robinson
Inspired by "Sugar" Ray Robinson. This drill introduces the clinch and the release. In boxing, what you do immediately after a clinch is vital—this combo teaches you to create space and fire off power shots the moment you are free.
The Sequence:
Cross
Left Hook
Clinch
Release
Right Uppercut
Left Hook
Left Hook
Cross
Combo 14: The Mirror Loop
This is a high-repetition endurance drill. By looping the "mirror" sequence, you develop massive consistency in your straight punches and uppercuts. It’s a perfect round-finisher to burn out the shoulders.
The Sequence:
Jab
Cross
Left Uppercut
Cross
Jab
Right Uppercut
Jab
Cross
Left Uppercut
Cross
Jab
Right Uppercut
Jab
Cross
Left Uppercut
Cross
Jab
Right Uppercut
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.
