Best way to block right cross (orthodox)

[Ilves]

Is it better to meet the right hand with your right palm (kinda like blocking the jab) or should you put your hand very high and take the punch with your forearm?

[TheRichCoward]

Roll the punch with right hand in ear muff position

[Divine Hammer]

i think it would probably be better to parry with your left hand.

[Ilves]

i think it would probably be better to parry with your left hand.

I haven't parried a cross. Can you either give link to some video or give little explanation for it: where my left palm will meet his cross, how far I direct his cross and do I turn my body with it?
I ask my coach tomorrow but I would appreciate tips.

[Ilves]

Roll the punch with right hand in ear muff position

What's an ear muff position?

[ModernTalking]

Health come first...you don't need to block it because you'll never see one.

[bulldognyc]

There are several ways to work off the cross/ straight. If both fighters are in a conventional stance at a reasonable range of engagement, then blocking with the left would serve you better. With a open palm you could stop it with just your hand then counter over the top with a jab. It should be kept in mind that during the open counter one should not drastically push the punch down, but should meet it half way and almost hit/ deflect it down to quickly counter with a jab. If you decide to use your left forearm, then you should hit/ deflect it up and away in order to counter with a straight right. It's really a matter of range to determine what defensive technique is approximate for the situation.

[bulldognyc]

The defensive technique with the right is also a viable option but that'll server you better inside with your lead foot on the outside of your opponents back foot. It'll lead to different counters as well and from this position I feel a uppercut to the body is safest for you to defend yourself after and will inflict the greatest damage on your opponent. If your lead foot is inside your opponent then reaching with your right hand isn't the best choice. This is when weaving or rolling would suit you best, depending on your abilities and fighting philosophy.

[Divine Hammer]

I haven't parried a cross. Can you either give link to some video or give little explanation for it: where my left palm will meet his cross, how far I direct his cross and do I turn my body with it?
I ask my coach tomorrow but I would appreciate tips.

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Here's a decent video I was able to find. But you can achieve the parry without all that extra movement he is doing i think. It's all about using your opponent's momentum against them. He also counters with his own right but you can counter with the jab as well

But yes you should ask your coach about this. It's a good technique to learn and not a lot of boxers seem to parry anymore which is a shame. I guess because it's hard to time it properly.

[HughJass]

Headbutt it.