countersintermediate
Parry Counter
A counter where the boxer parries the opponent's jab inward with the rear hand and immediately fires the cross through the now-open guard. Used masterfully by Vasiliy Lomachenko, who parries and steps to an angle simultaneously.
Key points
- ▸Parry the jab inward with the rear palm.
- ▸The cross fires at the moment of the parry — same beat.
- ▸Step the lead foot off-line during the parry-counter.
- ▸Lead hand returns to guard immediately.
Common mistakes
- ✗Parry too late — gets jabbed.
- ✗No cross — wasted defensive action.
- ✗Standing still — caught by a follow-up.
Drills
- Partner drill: parry-and-counter on every jab the partner throws, for 3 rounds.
- Mitts: catcher throws jabs; you parry and counter on the beat.