Boxing is all about being safe. Boxing is all about learning how to react to punches. Although it is almost impossible to avoid being struck, you can reduce the chance of being hurt by your opponent's punches with some simple techniques. Floyd Mayweather first popularized the pull-counter, which is a simple technique. You take a small step backwards, to avoid an opponent’s punch, then you spring forward. You can use your back foot to springboard and take advantage of an opponent's missed shot. This technique can often win the fight.

Smothering your opponent is another way to avoid getting punched. This technique involves getting too close to your opponent and projecting your chest onto their head. This can protect your opponent from throwing a punch but you should avoid smothering. It is better to move the back foot of your opponent to the same side that your lead foot. The goal of smothering, is to keep your opponent from reaching for your throat and grabbing your weapon.

Avoiding a punch landing on you is the key to avoiding it. If you slip and don't get hit, it is possible to position yourself to throw a strong counterpunch. It is important to use quick movements and balance in order not to be caught by the striker. There are many other ways to evade a punch but these are the most important ones. These are the top techniques to help you get the most out of boxing.

Slipping is a key technique in boxing. This technique allows you to move around your opponent without being hit. You are less likely to be hit the more you slip. Mike Tyson and Muhammad Ali popularized this technique. You can slip to lower your opponent's punches and move your head and upper bodies back by sliding.

A good stance is key to avoiding being hit with a punch. An unintentionally missed punch can result from a bad stance. It is imperative to use proper stances to avoid the hit. This technique is also known to be the rabbit punch. The rabbit punch is illegal. However hook and uppercut both are legal. These techniques can be used to block punches.

Shoulder roll: A shoulder roll involves the fighter placing one arm across their midsection. Doing this will enable them to dodge a punch and to shift their weight from the one foot to another. The shoulder roll is also known as the'shoulder-roll' and is a popular technique in boxing. The defensive strategy of boxing includes the shoulder roll.