counter puncher vs defensive fighter

Counter puncher wants to make the fighter throw and make mistakes so he can counter, defensive fighters are safety first, don't want the opponent to get anywhere near him. JMM, Mayweather = Counter Punchers Dirrell, Wlad = Defensive Fighters

A defensive fighter is looking to limit the other guy, a counter puncher is looking to create opportunities from their defense. It is kind of a 50/50 fight although not in an exciting way, the defensive fighter will not oblige the counter puncher and give him opportunities thus the counter puncher can't do his thing. Who wins really comes down to who can step out of their archetype better.