Combos Of The Week: Week 41 Virtual Padwork Online Boxing Series
Welcome to the forty-first 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 281: The Hagler
Stance: Southpaw
Inspired by "Marvelous" Marvin Hagler’s legendary ability to switch stances mid-attack. You start as a southpaw with a jab, use the momentum to switch to orthodox, and immediately fire a double lead hook and cross from the new stance, catching the opponent off-guard.
Combo Sequence:
Jab
Switch (to Orthodox)
Left Hook
Left Hook
Cross
Combo 282: The Holmes
Stance: Orthodox
Inspired by Larry Holmes’ tactical use of the lead hand. This drill focuses on "Head Control" to manipulate the opponent's posture. You use the post to frame for the rear hook, dig a low hook to the body, and reset the frame to repeat the process.
Combo Sequence:
Head Control
Right Hook
Head Control
Right Hook
Low Left Hook
Cross
Head Control
Right Hook
Head Control
Right Hook
Combo 283: 14 Roll 2 Step 63
Stance: Southpaw
A tactical counter-punching drill. After a jab and rear hook (the 4), you roll to evade the counter and return fire with a cross. A step back then draws the opponent in, setting them up for a rear uppercut and lead hook.
Combo Sequence:
Jab
Left Hook
Roll Left
Cross
Step Back
Left Uppercut
Right Hook
Combo 284: 12 Block 3 Roll 11
Stance: Orthodox
After a 1-2, you use the right block to catch a counter-hook and immediately return fire with your own lead hook. You then roll to escape and reset the range with a double jab.
Combo Sequence:
Jab
Cross
Right Block
Left Hook
Roll Left
Jab
Jab
Combo 285: 1253 2164
Stance: Southpaw
A high-volume "symmetric" drill. It covers the full range of punches on both the lead and rear sides. For the southpaw, this transitions from a lead-side focus (5-3) into a rear-side focus (6-4), ensuring you are equally dangerous with both hands.
Combo Sequence:
Jab
Cross
Right Uppercut
Right Hook
Cross
Jab
Left Uppercut
Left Hook
Combo 286: 12 Slip 2 Reverse
Stance: Orthodox
This drill focuses on the "Cross-Slip-Cross" rhythm. It requires you to fire the sequence and then immediately mirror the pattern in reverse, building the specific core stability needed to fire and evade with the rear hand repeatedly.
Combo Sequence:
Jab
Cross
Slip Right
Cross
Cross
Slip Right
Cross
Jab
Combo 287: 132 Slip 2 532 Slip 2
Stance: Southpaw
A sophisticated flow drill that layers lead hooks and uppercuts. It emphasizes the "Slip-Cross" as a resetting mechanism between different offensive entries, keeping the opponent guessing while you maintain a high work rate.
Combo Sequence:
Jab
Right Hook
Cross
Slip Left
Cross
Right Uppercut
Right Hook
Cross
Slip Left
Cross
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.
