Open Letter to All Boxing Fans: Why You Must Demand More from Boxing Video Games

 

Open Letter to All Boxing Fans: Why You Must Demand More from Boxing Video Games

Dear Boxing Fans,

Whether you’ve laced up gloves yourself, tuned into legendary fights, or simply carry a deep love for the sweet science—we need to talk.

There’s a growing gap between what boxing truly is and how it’s being represented in video games. And whether you consider yourself a gamer or not, you should care. Because the digital space isn’t just for entertainment—it’s become a powerful tool for shaping public perception, reaching new audiences, and honoring the sport’s legacy. That means how boxing is portrayed in video games matters—a lot.

Why Should You Care?

Video games have the power to make or break the next generation’s interest in boxing. Just like Fight Night Round 3 pulled in millions of new fans in the 2000s, the right game today can reignite passion for the sport, showcase current stars, and educate future fans on legends and styles.

But if the games are inaccurate, incomplete, unrealistic, or outright disrespectful to what boxing is… then they become part of the problem. They distort what boxing is about. They erase its beauty. They reduce it to button-mashing chaos or lazy animations with no regard for the artistry or depth of the sport.

Boxing Deserves Better—And It Starts With Us

Developers and publishers aren’t going to get it right on their own. History has shown us that. Whether it's through rushed releases, cut corners, or hiring the wrong people to represent the sport, we’ve seen time and again how easily the industry fails boxing.

That’s where you come in.

You don’t need to own a gaming console to care. If you love boxing, this is about preserving the sport’s image. It’s about ensuring that when a casual fan plays a game and steps into a virtual ring, what they see, hear, and feel reflects the heart of boxing. Footwork. Strategy. Heart. Grit. Styles. Legacy. The things we all love.

To the Boxing Community—Use Your Voice

• Boxers, speak up. Your name, likeness, and fighting style deserve to be represented authentically. Demand accuracy.

• Promoters and trainers, pay attention. A great boxing game is marketing, outreach, and history all in one.

• Content creators, don’t go silent for a paycheck or early access. Be a voice for the sport first.

• Fans, don’t just accept whatever’s given to you. If something is off, speak up. Support creators, devs, and platforms that are trying to get it right.

We can’t keep letting companies put out half-finished or arcade-style products and then tell us “boxing doesn’t sell.” The truth is, they haven’t truly tried to sell boxing the right way. And that needs to change.

This Is Bigger Than Gaming

This is about representation. Culture. Respect. A game done right can immortalize a fighter, revive interest in the sport, and educate a global audience. But only if we demand that level of care and commitment from the people making these games.

If you're a boxing fan—be part of the push for something better. Because how the world sees boxing tomorrow depends on what we fight for today.

Sincerely,
A Fellow Boxing Fan Who Cares