counterpunch, parry, counter - a return punch (especially by a boxer)

knockout punch, KO punch, Sunday punch, haymaker - a hard punch that renders the opponent unable to continue boxing

hook - a short swinging punch delivered from the side with the elbow bent

jab - a quick short straight punch

rabbit punch - a short chopping blow to the back of the neck

sucker punch - an unexpected punch

boxing, pugilism, fisticuffs - fighting with the fists

blow - a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon; "a blow on the head"

hit - deal a blow to, either with the hand or with an instrument; "He hit her hard in the face"