Side Parry
Side parry is an effective way to deflect stronger punches. You have to keep a short distance from your fist to your face, so that when you deflect a punch to the side, you won’t risk being hit in the face. When the straight hook is delivered, deflect the punch by pushing the blow to the side. Use your right hand when deflecting left-hand punches, just like in down parry. This will also enable you to retaliate while your opponent loses his balance and launches forward due to your deflection of his punch.