To massively reduce the risk of being countered with a check hook, in this instance, or any hook in general, it is vital that you ensure that you keep your chins down and your shoulders slightly raised.
With this done, your shoulder protects so much of your jaw and head from the counter attack.
Far too many Boxers / Fighters are keeping their chins up and their shoulders down.
That is asking for trouble and a recipe for disaster – sooner or later!