Frequently Asked Questions

Gameplay related:

How to hit the opponent's face or body?

Press the up directional button while throwing a punch to give to hit the opponent's face. Use the down button to hit the body. You can also attack while ducking to land a punch on the opponent's body.
But again, a punch will vary depending on your stats, skills and position. For more information, click here.

How to unlock Special Moves?

Some of your skills must reach a definite level in order to unlock a Special move. Listed here.here.

I am more aggressive than my opponent but I keep on losing!

Judges look at how clean and effective your attacks are, if your aggressivity is effective and how well you parry/block your opponent's attacks. You will not be rewarded many points if most of your attacks are blocked.
Check out theBout Verdict.

Is it really possible to knockout the opponent?

If you're having difficulties to knockout the opponent then you must have too much Sharp Power and your level of Heavy Power is too low.
The Sharp Power will slowly damage your opponent and gives you more chances to get a technical knockout (TKO) while a high level of Heavy Power would make it easier to achieve knockouts (KO).

Stats & Skills related:

How to set my diet?

How you set your meals is up to you and to what you're aiming at. The only thing you should really care about is to not be overweight before a bout. Not eating enough is never a good way to lose weight. If you don't properly eat then you won't have enough energy to train. See the Nutritional Information for more details.

How to improve a stat/skill?

The first thing you should do would be to eat well in order to have enough energy for training. Secondly, you must choose the right kind of training.

Take a look at Training & Stats for information on which training to do.

My skills don't increase no matter how much I train...
1. Didn't your boxer accumulate too much fatigue?
Look at the color of your TIRED bar, if it's green then your character is only slightly tired. However if it is yellow, orange or red then your character is too tired to really benefit from training. It can even worsen his stats. Set some days off.
2. A specific training has good AND bad effects.
3. How often do you train per week?
Training 4 or 5 days per week is recommended. Less or more than that and you'll not get the expected results.
4. Stats & Skills don't increase that fast.
You'll need more than a few months (game time) to see real changes.

I can't pass the weight check!

If you encounter difficulties passing the weight check then you first need to set a longer period before the next bout, it'll leave you more time to control your weight.
You shouldn't try to change your meals and training just a day before a match because it could have a bad effect on your character's body.
Even if you see a great change a day after you updatad your diet and training, it doesn't mean that it will stay that way for long. We suggest to check the difference after a week has passed.

How to increase my stamina?

Fats that doesn't burn when you train are part of your boxer's stamina.
Try to add meals including a high rate of carbohydrates to your diet.

What does Technique do?

Along with your Punch Power and Speed stats, your trainer will teach you Special Moves if your Technique is at a good level.。

What good comes from Sparring?

Sparring with one of your gym partner is increasing your Technique level.
However, hits you take are accumulated to your fatigue level.
Sparring is a real training that can prepare you for bouts. Pick a partner who has the same fighting style as your next opponent to learn how to win.

Is 30.000 the limit for stats/skills?

30.000 is the limit.
It can also be lower than that depending on your division. For example, a Straw weight boxer can't have his Power reach 30.000 and a Heavy weight boxer can't have a 30.000 Speed level.

Matchups related:

What period should I set before the next bout?

If you just started the game, we recommend to pick the longest period available.
Your boxer still lack in training so stepping too fast into the ring will most likely result in defeats.

Only the PSBC league is available?

You can access to international leagues (NHBA, WBS, IBS) once you get 10 wins.

I became champion of the Japan league, why only the WBS is available?

The PSBC commission select the 10 best players once a month. If you just reached the top 10 or lost your place before the commission took place then it is possible that you were not invited to participate in other international leagues.
If you become champion of one of the international leagues, you can fight against champions from other international leagues.

What about weight rules?

Your character must not exceed the weight limited that was fixed when you accepted the bout.
If you do not fill the conditions then it is called a catch weight. You can play the match but you'll not be able to win the match.

How many rounds in the Japan league?

You start by playing in 4-rounds bouts then the number of rounds will increase with your progression. Up to 10 rounds.
A technical knockout (TKO) is given to a boxer who is knocked down 3 times within a round.
*2 when playing in 4-rounds bouts.

What is the Freshman Tournament?

The Freshman Tournament takes place every year at the second Saturday of July. 225 days before the tournament starts, your trainer will ask you if you wish to participate.
Each following phase of the tournament will be set on the first Saturday 45 days later.
Win the tournament and you are rewarded 3.000 of Technique and the 6-rounds bout is unlocked.

Are there any tournaments in higher divisions?

The Freshman Tournament is the only one present in the game.。

How many boxers in the game?

If you start at 17yo and retire at 67 then about ten thousand boxers will participate in the game.

Other:

Is there a mode in which I can immediately play?

You can play in Sparring mode but the match will not end up well for you if your boxer is too weak.
You should try to play with a friend with the V.S. Mode. There is no division restriction so you can be a Straw weight and play against a Heavy weight boxer.

Is there an ending? How to see it?

An ending is available when retiring.
However, you'll not be able to see the ending if you get a game over (retire before passing a Pro-Test).

Was a guidebook released?

A guidebook was released in Japanese by ASCII Corporation in 1995.
It can still be found on websites such as amazon.