Combos Of The Week: Week 24 Virtual Padwork Online Boxing Series
Welcome to the twenty-fourth 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 162: The Gennady
Stance: Orthodox
Inspired by the heavy-handed pressure of Gennady Golovkin. This sequence focuses on relentless alternating power shots, concluding with a deceptive low lead hook or uppercut designed to dig into the ribs as the opponent tries to cover their chin.
Combo Sequence:
Jab
Cross
Left Hook
Cross
Left Hook
Low Left Hook / Low Left Uppercut
Combo 163: 123 Block 32 Roll Roll
Stance: Southpaw
A drill for maintaining offense under fire. After an initial three-punch flurry, you catch a return hook on your lead block and immediately fire back with a 3-2. The sequence ends with double rolls to ensure you exit the pocket without taking a hit.
Combo Sequence:
Jab
Cross
Right Hook
Right Block
Right Hook
Cross
Roll Left
Roll Right
Combo 164: Jab Body 5211
Stance: Orthodox
This sequence utilizes a jab followed by a low right hook to change the opponent's eye line. By following the body shot with a lead uppercut and a cross, you bring their guard back up, finishing with a double jab to maintain distance and reset the rhythm.
Combo Sequence:
Jab
Low Right Hook
Left Uppercut
Cross
Jab
Jab
Combo 165: 12 Check Hook 2
Stance: Southpaw
The southpaw version of the pivot-trap. After the initial 1-2, you use the "Check Hook" to pivot off to a new angle as the opponent lunges forward, leaving them out of position for your finishing straight left cross.
Combo Sequence:
Jab
Cross
Check Hook
Cross
Combo 166: The Locche
Stance: Orthodox
Inspired by Nicolino "The Untouchable" Locche. This drill is a masterclass in defensive fluidity—using leans, rolls, and "smothering" (stepping forward to jam the opponent's space) to negate their offense before landing a hook and stepping back to safety.
Combo Sequence:
Left Hook
Lean Back
Right Hook
Roll Right
Step Forward (Smother)
Left Hook
Step Back
Combo 167: Jab Step Jab Slip Hook
Stance: Southpaw
A distance-management drill. You use a jab and a step back to measure the opponent's aggression. Once they commit forward, you jab again, slip to the outside, and fire a sharp lead hook into the opening you’ve created.
Combo Sequence:
Jab
Step Back
Jab
Slip Right
Right Hook
Combo 168: The Conor
Stance: Orthodox
Inspired by Conor Benn, a long, high-variety combination. This drill focuses on continuous flow, integrating uppercuts, rolls, and pivots. It challenges your ability to stay balanced through multiple defensive resets while continuing to target the body and head with precision.
Combo Sequence:
Jab
Jab
Cross
Left Uppercut
Cross
Roll Right
Cross
Slip Right
Right Uppercut
Low Left Hook
Left Hook
Right Uppercut
Pivot Clockwise
Jab
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.
