How many basic types of punches in boxing?

Answer 1

There are basically 3 types of punches in Boxing: JAB HOOK UPPERCUT & also there are rabbit punches but these punches are banned or not allowed and may lead to a disqualification. Sid

Answer 2

There aren't really four "main" punches. You could argue that all punches are in some way categorized under 1) Jab, 2) Cross, 3) Hook, 4) Uppercut. That is a big oversimplification, though.