Counter
From Wiki Ippo
A counter punch is, as the name implies, counterattack against an opponent's punch. It can be blocked, dodged, or slipped by the counter puncher, and in the window of opportunity before the opponent can cover up and defend themselves again or maneuver away from the counter puncher, the punch of the counter puncher's choosing for the scenario is thrown. Because the opponent is on the offensive and putting weight forward to throw punches, their own power is turned against them, combined with the force of the counter punch itself, amplifying it further. When accurate, they can be truly devastating if on target, all the more reason why fighters are told to keep their hands up at all times and not allow any opportunity to be counter punched whatsoever.
Miyata Ichiro is a textbook example of an individual who uses counter punching to their advantage, using his technical skills and superior speed and footwork to make them all the more dangerous. However, a missed counter punch can lead to the counter puncher being countered themselves, all the more reason to only attempt when it is clear and certain when the punch will land on target.
