The term 'SOUTHPAW' is an 8-letter word used to describe a boxer who leads with their right hand. This term is derived from baseball, where the pitcher's mound is located on the left side of the field, thus making the left-handed pitcher a 'SOUTHPAW'. In boxing, a SOUTHPAW stance is one in which the boxer has their right hand and right foot forward, leading with their right hand. This stance is often used to confuse opponents and create openings for punches.