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Work awarded in the Morecki & Fidelus scientific awards competition Kinetic differences between orthodox and southpaw stances: Analysis of four fundamental boxing punches Cover

Work awarded in the Morecki & Fidelus scientific awards competition Kinetic differences between orthodox and southpaw stances: Analysis of four fundamental boxing punches

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|Mar 2026

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Language: English
Page range: 34 - 43
Submitted on: Nov 20, 2025
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Accepted on: Jan 9, 2026
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Published on: Mar 23, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 1 issue per year

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