Best games that boxing fans can try out

Boxing is a spectacularly fierce sport and fans often watch with bated breaths as two competitors go head to head. For gamers that are also boxing spectators, they often try to replicate the intensity they feel watching a match during gameplay.

Gaming is a way to blow off steam and experience thrilling entertainment. There is now a huge library of games available for both online and console gamers, including those ideal for boxing fans.

Here are some of the best games that boxing fans can try out:

Slingo Centurion

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One example of a slingo game that fans of boxing will love is Slingo Centurion. In this epic title you will fight like a gladiator to land colossal wins. You start by selecting your stake, which can be between 20p to £2, and hitting start.

You then get 10 spins to match the symbols on the reels with those on the grid. After completing five ‘slingos’ you will find you have access to the Reelus Maximus bonus.

The next bonus you will come across is the Prizes on Parade, three Centurions hold shields depicting multipliers. You will hit stop to pause a flashing light over the shields to select a corresponding prize.

Slingo Centurion is a fast paced casino title with the opportunity for maximus winnus.

Knockout League

How about a fighting game to get you on your feet and move about? Knockout League is a popular single player arcade style game that is built for Virtual Reality.

The game, available on Quest and Quest 2, involves moving around to dodge blows and make punches. You will polish up your skills by learning boxing drills and will experience different fighting styles as you play a cast of characters.

Developed by Grab Games, this epic boxing game is compatible for touch controllers and does not require an internet connection to play.

EA Sports UFC 3

Mixed Martial Arts enthusiasts will jump at the chance to step into the Octagon with some of the greatest fighters of all time. EA Sports UFC 3 is a revolutionary fighting game that helps to connect you to the real world UFC.

Players are tasked with mastering the performance and promotion of pro UFC fighters both inside and outside the ring. You can customise your fighting style with moves from real UFC fighters.

Icons such as Connor McGreggor, Joanna Jedrzejczyk and Georges St. Pierre all appear as champion fighters and in recent versions of the game 5,000 animations powered by new RPM Tech have been added.

Available on both Xbox One and PS4, EA Sports UFC is a game that all boxing fans need to try.

Thrill of the Fight

Another virtual reality fighting title is Thrill of the Fight, this Pegi 3 game is centred around authenticity and is based within a virtual boxing gym. Players will battle a series of unique challengers, each with their very own techniques and fighting styles.

Supported by Quest and Quest 2, this VR game challenges you to evade swings and throw punches. To play, you will need to be in a room that is at least 2m by 2m in size and you will need to move objects to make the space safe for you to move around freely.

Developed by Sealost Interactive, Thrill of the Fight is a very highly rated title in the game store with players commenting on how it has helped them to increase their confidence and how it makes a great workout game.

Great for avid boxing fans and even novices looking for a new fitness regime.

Real Boxing 2

Looking for a mobile game so that you can enjoy the thrill of this sport on the go? Real Boxing 2 is available as an app on both iOS and Android devices.

In this title, you are challenged with getting into the ring and battling it out with other fighters to become the next Boxing World Champion. Play against competitors from across the world and fight in either single or multiplayer modes.

You can also play in exciting mini-games for the chance to win extra awesome rewards.

Creed: Rise to Glory

Lastly, Creed: Rise to Glory is well worth a mention. Available on Steam, this epic title was released in 2018 and as a virtual reality game it requires either a HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, or Windows Mixed Reality headset to compete.

In this game you are training to become a champion, you develop your skills by training, fighting, and hopefully winning like Adonis Creed. Enjoy different modes including freeplay and player versus player.

So there you have it, whether you are gaming on mobile, console or PC there are a great selection of games that boxing fans are certain to get a thrill from playing.

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