Is counter punching/interception the highest level of boxing?

[OMGWTF]

Or does it depend on the fighter and his genetics?

Why is counter striking so effective?


I often look for ways to hit them in a way that I cant be counter struck, for example I will fient or x2 up my jab get in and out at angles, do exagerated slips while punching in unorthdox ways (not as terrible as it sounds), is this way of attacking inferior to counter striking if so why?

Cheers?






PS If greynotsoold answers I just rewatched that Gabriel counter punching southpaw and I now "get" it, he is AMAZING! So im gonna slip the jab to land the lead hook/lead uppercut as a counter and only ever attack with straight punches but preferably I counter using those too.

[Andre]

Counter punching is so effective because they are committed with no escape.
The best type is used when their own arm or shoulder is the cover that your shot comes out from behind to catch them with the unseen punch.

I think the highest level of boxing or anything, is becoming nothing, no thoughts just totally in the zone action and reaction,its like you are the witness and the supplier of the moves but its coming from much deeper than any thoughts. Thought then gets in the way of instinct and will slow you down.

[Thunder]

I think slipping and counter punching is definitely better because if you just use a high guard against punches your not in a good position to throw a punch yourself so by slipping you not only avoid getting hit but are in a position to hit him yourself. Make em miss then make em pay!

[greynotsoold]

When you hit a guy with a clean counter, you are using his momentum against him, and he is in no position to deflect, roll with or otherwise avoid the punch. And it is all counter punching, even your attacks, because they draw a response and you'll land your best shots as counters to those.
I think the highest level of boxing is when you are not merely reactively countering, waiting to see what he throws and then reacting to it. It is when you know what he is going to throw before he does, because you are making him throw that particular punch. Either by feinting, or by 'giving' him an opening to punch at. Watch this fight:

Lopez knew he was going to throw that right hand because he made him throw it.
Last, when you are practicing your slips and counters, don't get in a hurry to counter with a bunch of punches. Get the slip and that first punch down tight because that first one will likely be the most damaging blow; learn to get that one home and then build on it. Don't neglect the first one by getting in a rush to let your hands go. One well timed and well placed punch will accomplish more than a flurry that is off beat.

[boyla]

Not getting hit is the highest level of boxing

In competition, if you can blitzkrieg the opponent you should do this, take advantage of you strength, stamina and mentality.

Getting back to your question, "What is the best form of boxing"

'To hit and not get hit.'

Above is the best art of boxing but you should not adopt this as your mantra, boxing, fighting is to hit.

You should develop your defense so it flows into your attack.

Defense means nothing if you can not attack.

Your first thought in boxing should be to hit, not what should I do as a counter

The strongest offensive fighter will win, and many people will tell you offense is the most best form of defense.

Making this simple, you want to be a good boxer you need to know how to punch.

Becoming a great boxer you know how to counter the punch, but your thinking does not change, your only thought should be to attack.]

Every block, every parry should leave you the opportunity to attack.

By thinking as a defensive fighter you do yourself a great disservice.

[greynotsoold]

Not getting hit is the highest level of boxing

In competition, if you can blitzkrieg the opponent you should do this, take advantage of you strength, stamina and mentality.

Getting back to your question, "What is the best form of boxing"

'To hit and not get hit.'

Above is the best art of boxing but you should not adopt this as your mantra, boxing, fighting is to hit.

You should develop your defense so it flows into your attack.

Defense means nothing if you can not attack.

Your first thought in boxing should be to hit, not what should I do as a counter

The strongest offensive fighter will win, and many people will tell you offense is the most best form of defense.

Making this simple, you want to be a good boxer you need to know how to punch.

Becoming a great boxer you know how to counter the punch, but your thinking does not change, your only thought should be to attack.]

Every block, every parry should leave you the opportunity to attack.

By thinking as a defensive fighter you do yourself a great disservice.

Counter punching is not thinking as a defensive fighter. It is putting yourself in the position to attack most effectively.