Combos Of The Week: Week 25 | Virtual Padwork | Online Boxing Series
Welcome to the twenty-fifth 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 169: Slip 6 Body 2
Stance: Southpaw
This sequence focuses on generating power from a defensive slip. By slipping left, you load the rear side for a heavy uppercut, immediately followed by a low lead hook to the body and a straight finishing cross.
Combo Sequence:
Slip Left
Left Uppercut
Roll Left (Low Right Hook)
Cross
Combo 170: The Alexis
Stance: Orthodox
Inspired by the precision of Alexis Argüello. This drill emphasizes the "Head Control" post. After slipping a 1-2, you use your lead hand to measure and hold the opponent's head in place, ensuring the following straight cross lands with maximum accuracy.
Combo Sequence:
Slip Left
Slip Right
Head Control
Cross
Combo 171: 12 Block 323 Block 3
Stance: Southpaw
A grit-and-rhythm drill. This sequence alternates between offensive flurries and tight blocks. It teaches the southpaw to absorb a hook on either side and immediately return fire with the lead hand, maintaining pressure in the pocket.
Combo Sequence:
Jab
Cross
Right Block
Right Hook
Cross
Right Hook
Left Block
Right Hook
Combo 172: The Ezzard
Stance: Orthodox
Inspired by the "Cincinnati Cobra," Ezzard Charles. This is a masterclass in the "Slip-Cross"—firing your straight right at the exact moment you slip the opponent's jab—followed by a lead hook to finish the exchange.
Combo Sequence:
Jab
Step Back
Jab
Slip (and Cross)
Left Hook
Combo 173: Catch 1 Step 2 Roll 25
Stance: Southpaw
This drill focuses on the "step and counter." You catch a jab, fire your own, and step back to pull the opponent forward. Once they step, you counter with a cross, roll to safety, and come back with a cross-uppercut combination.
Combo Sequence:
Right Catch
Jab
Step Back
Cross
Roll Left
Cross
Right Uppercut
Combo 174: 12 Block 3 Body 32
Stance: Orthodox
A high-low-high combination designed to break down a guard. After blocking a return hook, you fire a lead hook to the head, a low cross to the ribs, and finish with a 3-2 upstairs.
Combo Sequence:
Jab
Cross
Left Block
Left Hook
Low Right Hook
Left Hook
Cross
Combo 175: 1 Step 2 Step 12 Roll
Stance: Southpaw
A distance-creating drill. By integrating steps back between single shots, you force the opponent to constantly reset their feet. The sequence finishes with a sharp 1-2 and a roll to the left to ensure you exit the exchange at an angle.
Combo Sequence:
Jab
Step Back
Cross
Step Back
Jab
Cross
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.
