Have you ever come across an arcade boxing machine?
It’s very simplistic.
There are no analog sticks or directional buttons.
That’s the entire game.
It requires far more strategy, footwork, polished skill, and timing, along with various other elements.
Ash Habib’s interest in boxing started much like mine did: Muhammad Ali.
(He also mentions his eldest brother Asif as an influence.)
It’s no coincidence that Habib himself grew up in Sheffield.
Aside from boxing, his other passion is gaming.
It’s not just boxing games; he also loved playing Panza Kick Boxing, a martial arts game.
He doesn’t wish to stop there, though.
I ask Habib what he made of this reaction.
He acknowledges the complaints, specifically the “ghost punches” and “desync problems”.
“We fully know that there’s issues that we need to resolve.
“Having made this as a boxing fan I didn’t want to go down the easy route.”
“I’m not willing to really compromise on the actual core gameplay.
