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

1. Partner drill: parry-and-counter on every jab the partner throws, for 3 rounds.
2. Mitts: catcher throws jabs; you parry and counter on the beat.

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