AMong all the things mentioned. Get a partner to do floor drills with you. Wear head gear. Have him throw jabs at your head as you practice slipping, picking, or dodging. Start out slow...do not do the same defense maneuver every time. The have him throw the main punch doing the same thing. Do it often and do it daily. Practice until you become faster and can master it............THEN switch to another fighter and go through the same drills. Make this part of your regular training. Later on, combine it with movement and footwork. Good luck!