Seems to me that you can go to three different boxing trainers and get three different answers to the same question; how do you slip a punch? First I'll show you the common method, then I will show you the method I prefer. The slip is to be done on a jab or a cross. In other words, use the slip to defend against a straight punch.

    1. The first method of slipping a punch is simply to lean your upper body (torso) to the right or left a few inches. The punch should barely miss, basically, the punch will go right over your shoulder. Remember to slip to the outside of the punch; it makes a follow up attack less likely.

    2. The second method, which is sometimes called bobbing, is done by moving your upper body at a 45 degree angle to left or right of a punch, you lean slightly forward as well. This is effective against a single straight punch. And once again, it is to the outside of the punch that you want to be. You're less likely to be hit with a follow up punch. I also, in most instances, take a step to the left or right, usually between 35 to 45 degrees from the punch. This allows you to counter from a different angle and if you're fast enough, you could land a combination of punches.