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In the fierce world of boxing, Billy Bird, a British boxer, stands tall with a record-breaking 138 knockouts. Hot on his heels is the tenacious Archie Moore, the longest-reigning World Light Heavyweight Champion, with 132 knockouts. Closely following them, William Lawrence Stribling Jr. boasted 129 knockouts.

Billy Bird’s career lasted 28 years, during which time he fought 356 (260 wins, 73 loses, 20 draws, and 3 no contests) recorded professional matches, although it was rumored that he had even more unrecorded non-professional fights. This made him one of the most active boxers of his time.

Bird’s record is so impressive that it is believed that the record of 138 knockouts will never be repeated, let alone broken since the record for most knockouts by the current active boxer is 51.

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In English, a lefthanded person is usually referred to as the “southpaw.” In boxing, the southpaw is a stance for a left-handed fighter. They position their right foot and hand forward, with leading right jabs, followed by a left cross, then a right hook. 

The southpaw stance is not just a position; it’s a strategic advantage. It confuses opponents who are more accustomed to facing right-handed fighters, giving the southpaw an edge in the ring. 

Right-handed fighters can also fight in the southpaw stance, leading the opponent into a false belief. They can also fight in the same position, mirror-reversed. This is called the orthodox stance. 

The disadvantage of the southpaw stance is that it can leave the liver open for the blows.

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