Boxing FAQ
for the Atari 2600

Version 1.00
Last Updated on 5/3/03

Written & Compiled by TestaALT

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Table of Contents
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 i. What's New
 I. Introduction

II. Basics
      2.1  -  Controls
      2.2  -  Overview

III. Strategies

IV. Frequently Asked Questions

 V. Closing
      5.1  -  Credits
      5.2  -  Legal Disclaimer
      5.3  -  Contact Information

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    i. What's New
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Version 1.00  (5/3/03): Initial version of document.

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    I. Introduction
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Welcome to my guide on the ancient atari 2600. This guide will cover the game
called Boxing which is very fun. Boxing has been done for some time now and is
a gruesome sport. The two opponents meet in a ring to battle against each other
with there fists. Some think of it as barbaric and some think of it as fun.
Either way, the atari decided to make a game on it. And if you bought it this
guide is here for you to help you. And that is my rant.

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    II. Basics
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    2.1  -  Controls
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  Joystick: Move your boxer around the ring.

Fire Button: Allows the boxer to extend his arm out. This is used to hit the
          opponent.

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    2.2  -  Overview
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Basics
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The Players
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Pathetically, the atari made one player with white and one with black. Talk
about racial discrimination. But, you choose one or the other and face the
computer. Or you can show what you know against your friend.

Points
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The game keeps track of each blow you and your opponent make on each other. If
you hit in the head, that is. If you reach 100 the other opponent is KO'ed. If
neither of you reach 100 then the person with the highest score wins. And if it
is a tie then... it is a tie.

Timer
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The timer is set for two minutes. Once the time is up the opponent with the
most points wins.

The Boxing Ring
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This game has a boxing ring for the two players to fight on. This ring is
square and has four corners (hence square). The boxing ring is the only place
in the game you can fight and the only scenery you can see. It is green and
wide enough for you and your opponent to walk around.

Corners
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The four corners of the ring. Good for trapping the opponent.

Blocking
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This game does not have a very good block technique. Hell, you don't even do
anything to block. Your hands are on both sides of your body. If the opponent
goes more up then down on the punch they will punch your hand. No damage is
done here.

Punching
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Another basic term. In this game, you have to punch your opponent like in real
boxing. What you do is press the fire button and your players arm will extend.
This is how he punches. You then have to get close to the enemy without getting
hit. Then press fire and you will hit your opponent. You might miss his face
(which is the only target that does damage) or hit his hands (like a block).
So, you need to aim well and at the same time, dodge your opponents attacks.

Cornering
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Another good tactic in this game is cornering. What you do is fight off the
opponent to his side of the ring. Then you keep pressing punch why the opponent
tries to get out of the corner you got him in. If you are experienced you can
find the opponents pattern and right left him. Just don't be to obvious or the
opponent will fight back at you!

Aiming
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Another aspect of this game is aiming for the opponents head which is the only
damaging spot to hit the opponent at. Line up your fists with the opponents
head and press the fire button. You will hit the opponent with luck.

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    III. Strategies
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Cornering the opponent
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One of the most basic yet successful strategies in this game is cornering the
opponent on one of the four sides of the ring. To do this, you need to gain the
upper hand in the beginning of the fight. Throw random punches yet make sure
the opponent does not have a good aim at your face. Then, walk up to the
opponents face and punch him. The opponent will draw back. Keep doing it until
you are at the side of the ring. Then, start the punches!

Dictate the opponent
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Another key aspect to this game is dictating what the opponent will do. How
will he get out of your corner? Will he throw random punches or in some order?
These are the questions you have to be thinking while playing this game. Try to
look for a certain pattern like right left right left or et cetera and go with
it. Break up the pattern and start the knocking away.

Get your own patter going
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Patterns might be bad for the opponent, but not for you. If you do a simple
pattern such as left right left right the opponent will get knocked down hard.
Try to wait for the opponent to go into your aim range not you go into his.
Patience is key.

Block Punch
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Another thing that is cool about this game is the fact that you can wait for
the opponent to try to hit you then punch at him. This is a very usefull
technique. All that you need to do is wait for the opponent to attack. When he
does, block his punch with your hands. Then, counter with your own strike. Easy
yet devistating.

Anti-Corner
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If you are in the corner and the opponent is whacking at you like you never
seen him before you should stay calm and try to block his punches. Then you can
either find his pattern and break it or just break the corner. Basically, wait
for the opponent to punch at you. When he does, punch back at him then weasle
yourself out of the corner that the opponent has put you in.

First Punch
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When the game starts you might be able to get the first punch in. Why is this
important? Well, you might start a pattern and show the opponent what you can
do. Merely try to get the first punch at the beginning of the fight. Don't put
your face in the enemies range. Wait for the time and punch away.

Sucker Punch
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While you are in a pattern the enemy tends to give a sucker punch and break out
of your corner. This can easiely be avoided if you block his punches. Don't
think that just because you cornered him that he is going to keel over and give
up!

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    IV. Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: Your strategies are hard to pull off, anything to help make them easier?

 A: Practice practice practice. That is the only way.

Q: I hit the opponent but I do not get a point, why?

 A: Because you hit him in his hands.

Q: How many points until a KO?

 A: One Hundred.

Q: How long do I have in the ring and how many round are there?

 A: Two minutes and only one round.

Q: Do you have records for KO'ing an opponent?

 A: AboveAverage has compiled a topic which now had over 100 KO records.

Q: Would you recommend this game to me?

 A: Yes, it is a heap o' fun.

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    V. Closing
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    5.1  -  Credits
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What is the Golden Rule of FAQ writing?

"Provide credit where it is due." This is what Ceej says on a daily bases. It
will be done here.

- CJayC for creating GameFAQs.

- Trace, Chad, Brian, Seth, David, and others for being great people which
inspire me to write. They are also very intriguing people that make great
guides. And well, I talk to them all the time. Also the FAQ Contributor Board
for being a place to go to.

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    5.2  -  Legal Disclaimer
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    5.3  -  Contact Information
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