Barry Mcguigan World Championship Boxing
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Barry McGuigan Boxing – Still the C64’s Best Boxing Game?
Released in 1985 by Activision for the Commodore 64, Barry McGuigan World Championship Boxing is a deep and realistic sports simulation that combines career management with fast-paced ring action. Also known as Star Rank Boxing in North America, the game places you in control of a rising boxer aiming for world title glory. You begin by creating their own fighter, choosing attributes such as name, appearance, and fighting style. Training plays a vital role, with time allocated to roadwork, sparring, and weight sessions that directly affect stamina, strength, and endurance in future bouts. Careful preparation is essential for long-term success. Career mode challenges you to climb the rankings by selecting opponents wisely. Tougher fighters offer greater rewards but pose serious risks. Each match is a full 12-round contest featuring jabs, hooks, uppercuts, blocking, and tactical movement.
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Released in 1985 by Activision for the Commodore 64, Barry McGuigan World Championship Boxing is a deep and realistic sports simulation that combines career management with fast-paced ring action. Also known as Star Rank Boxing in North America, the game places you in control of a rising boxer aiming for world title glory. You begin by creating their own fighter, choosing attributes such as name, appearance, and fighting style. Training plays a vital role, with time allocated to roadwork, sparring, and weight sessions that directly affect stamina, strength, and endurance in future bouts. Careful preparation is essential for long-term success. Career mode challenges you to climb the rankings by selecting opponents wisely. Tougher fighters offer greater rewards but pose serious risks. Each match is a full 12-round contest featuring jabs, hooks, uppercuts, blocking, and tactical movement.
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Magazine Reviews · 7
Contemporary average 76% · range 55–100%
C&VG
Reviewed by Activision full-price release
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Commodore Horizons
Reviewed by Activision full-price release
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Commodore User
Reviewed by Mastertronic Plus budget release
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Home Computing Weekly
Reviewed by Activision full-price release
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Your Computer
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Zzap!64
Reviewed by Gary Penn, Julian Rignall & Paul Sumner. Activision full-price release
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Zzap!64
Reviewed by Phil King
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