The fundamentals
Master every weapon and every escape
50 detailed breakdowns across 6 categories.
Counter Jab
A jab thrown the instant the opponent throws a jab — meeting their lead hand in flight, the counter jab arrives at the opponent's chin while their head is still moving forward. The signature move of L…
Pull Counter
A two-part counter: lean back to evade the opponent's punch (most often the jab), then immediately return forward and fire the rear-hand cross while their lead hand is still retracting. Floyd Mayweath…
Slip-Cross
A counter where the boxer slips outside the opponent's jab and fires the cross down the open centre line. Mechanically identical to the slip-cross combo (in the combinations file), this entry frames i…
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…
Check Hook (counter)
A counter for a forward-rushing opponent: pivot the lead foot off-line while throwing a lead hook, leaving the opponent punching air and you at a 90° angle to where they thought you'd be. Floyd Maywea…
Catch and Cross
A counter where the rear hand catches the opponent's jab and the lead hand fires a counter cross... actually a counter jab through the opening, OR the rear hand catches and the lead hand throws a coun…
Step-Back Jab
A counter where the boxer steps backward AND throws a jab in the same motion — meeting the rushing opponent's chin with a stiff jab as the distance opens. Used by every defensive-minded boxer in histo…