Combos Of The Week: Week 20 Virtual Padwork Online Boxing Series
Welcome to the twentieth 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 134: The Canto
Stance: Orthodox
Inspired by Miguel Canto’s mastery of distance. This sequence uses a repetitive entry of a low right hook followed by a lead hook, punctuated by step backs to reset the range. It concludes with a tight "Cover" to absorb pressure before countering with an inside uppercut and hook.
Combo Sequence:
Jab
Low Right Hook
Left Hook
Step Back
Jab
Low Right Hook
Left Hook
Step Back
Cover
Right Uppercut
Left Hook
Combo 135: 12 Roll 21 Pull
Stance: Southpaw
This drill emphasizes defensive movement between straight shots. For the southpaw, rolling left after the 1-2 prepares the power for the return cross. The sequence ends with a "Pull" (lean back) to safely exit the exchange.
Combo Sequence:
Jab
Cross
Roll Left
Cross
Jab
Lean Back
Combo 136: 12 Roll 23 Slip Slip 2
Stance: Orthodox
An orthodox variation of the defensive-reset drill. After the initial roll and counter-hook, you work through two slips to evade incoming straight shots, creating the perfect opening for a final straight cross down the middle.
Combo Sequence:
Jab
Cross
Roll Right
Cross
Left Hook
Slip Left
Slip Right
Cross
Combo 137: 5 Slip Roll 6 Slip Roll
Stance: Southpaw
A sophisticated movement drill for lefties. This sequence links lead and rear uppercuts with their corresponding slips and rolls. It is designed to build fluid head movement while staying in range to fire short-range power shots.
Combo Sequence:
Right Uppercut
Slip Right
Roll Left
Left Uppercut
Slip Left
Roll Right
Combo 138: The Cotto
Stance: Orthodox
Inspired by Miguel Cotto’s disciplined pressure. You sit behind a high guard and a stiff jab, using a low feint to draw the opponent's hands down before firing a crisp, straight cross over the top.
Combo Sequence:
High Guard
Jab
Low Feint
Cross
Combo 139: The 123112 Loop
Stance: Southpaw
A high-volume rhythm drill. By looping the Jab-Cross-Hook and following it with a Double Jab-Cross, you build the endurance to sustain an attack. This "looping" methodology is essential for developing effortless transition between punches.
Combo Sequence:
Jab
Cross
Right Hook
Jab
Jab
Cross
(Repeat Loop 3x)
Combo 140: The Claressa
Stance: Orthodox
Inspired by Claressa "GWOAT" Shields' ability to counter and control range. This is a sharp "Slip and Cross" executed simultaneously to catch an opponent's jab, followed by a lead hook and a defensive step back to reset the tactical position.
Combo Sequence:
Slip and Cross
Left Hook
Step Back
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.
