Parrying Down or Down Parry is generally used to parrying an opponent’s crosses or jabs. Down parry involves a light tap in the downward angle on your opponent’s hand. It’s useful when your opponent uses parry when he/she is leaning in, which helps you to make him/her go off-balance and become susceptible to your counterpunch.
Parrying Down a Jab
To parry down a jab, you should always use your rear hand whilst your lead hand is guarding your chin. When you parry the jab downwards, you can counter with the cross, perhaps clip your opponent on the right side or throw a jab of your own.
Parrying Down a Cross
As opposed to your rear hand while parrying a jab, you should use your lead hand. This technique is more difficult when it comes to execution. When using your lead hand, use your rear hand to guard your chin against an incoming lead hook. Now, when you parry down a cross, try to take a step back or lean backward. Why? Because a cross is a power punch and leaning back will make your opponent fall into you which will enable you to use his momentum against him. If you execute this well, you can counter with anything – cross, jab or even a lead hook.