I wouldnt even call what Danny Garcia does "counterpunching"

[Deevel916]

Just got around to seeing his fight vs Salka last night on youtube as I refused to give Showtime any ratings for this farce.

One thing I notice about Garcia and I've mentioned it here before, is that although people label him a "counterpuncher", he really isnt. What Danny does is throw WITH his opponent. The minute Danny sees his opponent let his hands go, Danny lets his go as well with little regard for defense. That to me isnt counterpunching. Counterpunching is when you make your opponent miss then make him pay. Floyd is a counterpuncher. JMM is a counterpuncher. Danny Garcia is not a counterpuncher. He's more of a hail mary puncher and has been fortunate enough to land and be able to take a better shot than most of his opponents. If you look at his KO of Khan, that too was a hail mary punch where he just swung when he saw Khan swinging. Hey, I'm not knocking the kid. Whatever works for him works. I just dont understand him being labeled a "counterpuncher" when he clearly isnt one.

[M Bison]

Yep fair assessment of it and this is why I think If Danny fought Khan a second time Khan would be able to punish him and tie him up before Danny gets to load off with his shot.

[takingaim]

He's garbage and he'll have an L soon. I just hope it's a non-American who beats him. I can't say he'll be exposed because that's already happened.

[The Surgeon]

I hear u but I think punching with Khan is the best way for a guy like Danny tbh

[Beercules]

The no look hook doe

[VG_Addict]

Terrible thread.

Garcia didn't throw hail maries against Khan. If you watch again, you'll see that he was timing Khan throughout the fight.

[Kagami Taiga]

Danny Garcia is a counter puncher. Throwing with your opponent is counter punching, esp when ur throwing hooks and they are throwing jabs. This is boxing, there's little to no luck involved in it. It's all styles at the top, and Garcia's style is very effective for him. He has excellent timing and a great power and chin to go along with it. Hes going to be a top fighter for quite some time. Deal with it.

[John Locke]

Spot on, good post.

[bojangles1987]

Throwing with your opponent is counter punching. What do you think Marquez does so well? Is he not a counter puncher either?

[Kagami Taiga]

U can't reinvent the wheel when it comes to boxing. U throw with your opponent when uve timed them. Now when your punch gets there faster and/or harder, how the hell isn't that a counter? People seriously believe that such a technique is easy to pull off? It's something type of luck? Is that what u believe? I'm confused.