Counterpunch (boxing)

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This article is about the boxing punch. For other uses, see Counterpunch (disambiguation).

A counterpunch is a boxing punch that immediately follows an attack launched by an opponent. It exploits the opening created in an opponent's guard.

Technique

Counter punchers are tactical, defensive fighters who rely on opponent mistakes in order to gain an attacking advantage to get score cards or the chance of a knockout. They use their well-rounded defensive skills to avoid or block shots in order immediately to place well-timed punches on opponents who have lost their guard.

Boxers who fight against counter punchers must constantly feint and conceal their offensive punches to prevent anticipation for the counterpunch. Successful boxers who use this style must have good reflexes, intelligence, punch accuracy and better-than-average hand speed.

Boxer B makes a left jab counter-punch to the body following Boxer A's right straight punch.
Boxer A's left jab is countered with Boxer B throwing a right straight punch to the head.
Boxer B uses a bolo punch as an effective counter-punch to a left jab from Boxer A.

Notable exponents

Boxing terminology

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Terms	The distance Weight class Pound for pound Lineal championship Cutman Gatekeeper Journeyman Long Count Outpoint Punching power Punch-out

Punches	Jab Cross Hook (Swing) Uppercut Overhand Counterpunch (Cross-counter) Bolo punch Short straight-punch Rabbit punch Liver shot Below the belt

Styles and technique	Bob and weave Bobbing Head fake Slipping One-two combo Check hook Peek-a-Boo Rope-a-dope Footwork Orthodox stance Southpaw stance

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