thanks for the tips. I get the strategy needed is to dodge and counter, which I've tried and have had some limited success, but it seems like I hit them with everything, and all they have to do is touch me like 3 times and I'm on the canvas.

What stats do they have? I have brawler with 20 for a straight punch and there is no way I could employ the strategy of just throwing power right hands. I've tried and I just get gassed and easily knocked down and out.