Boxing is all about being safe. The sport is only possible if you know how to react when you are hit. 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. By using your back foot as a springboard, you can take advantage of a missed opponent's shot and move forward. This technique can often be used to your advantage and help you win the fight.

Smothering your opponent is another way to avoid getting punched. This is done by getting too close and putting your chest on your opponent's head. Although this can help to prevent your opponent from throwing punches, you should not smother them. It is better to move your back foot to the same side as your lead foot. Your goal when you smother is to prevent your opponent from reaching your throat or grasping your weapon.

To avoid getting hit by a punch, the trick is to keep it from landing on your body. Slipping and not getting hit can help you get in position to throw a powerful counterpunch. To avoid being caught by a striker, you should move quickly, be balanced, and use your speed. There are many ways you can avoid getting hit, but these are the most important. The techniques below will allow you to box at your best.

Slipping is a key technique in boxing. This technique allows for you to move around the opponent without being hit. The less likely you are to be struck, the more slips can you make. Mike Tyson, Muhammad Ali and early Mike Tyson popularized this technique. Slipping allows you to move your head back and lower the opponent's punches by slipping.

Using the right stance is the key to avoiding a punch. Unintentionally missing a punch can be caused by a wrong stance. To avoid a hit, it is important to maintain a proper stance. This technique is sometimes called the "rabbit punch". Although the rabbit punch may be illegal, the hook as well as the uppercut can be used. These two techniques work well to block punches.

Shoulder roll: A shoulder roll involves the fighter placing one arm across their midsection. By doing so, they will be able to avoid a punch while shifting their weight from one foot to the other. The shoulder roll is also known to be the'shoulderroll' in boxing. The shoulder roll is an important part in boxing's defensive strategy.