First Person Boxing Guide: Basic controls to learn first
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OverviewFirst Person Boxing puts you inside the ring, seeing every punch, guard, and counter through your own fighter's eyes. You control every move yourself — no auto-combos — and you can train against AI or test your skills against other players.
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Basic controls to learn first
StepEvery action in a fight comes from your own inputs, whether you are on PC, mobile, or console, and the controls adjust automatically for your device.
- Punching operate both hands following the on-screen prompts to throw strikes.
- Guarding use separate guards for your head and your body so you can choose what to protect.
- Slipping move out of the way of incoming punches to shift your position without taking damage.
- Countering spot a gap in your opponent's defense and throw a hard punch into it for big damage.
Stamina and when it hurts you
WarnBoth attacking and holding a guard burn through your stamina. When it runs low your punch speed drops. Standing off and watching your opponent, rather than constantly throwing or blocking, lets stamina creep back up.
Using AI practice effectively
TipsAI opponents follow patterns, which makes them ideal for drilling specific skills before you go up against unpredictable human players.
- Fight the same AI opponent more than once — its attack pattern becomes readable after a few rounds.
- Once your controls and distance judgment feel solid, take what you have learned into player matches.
Knockdowns and knockouts
SummaryWhen a knockout lands, a cinematic replay plays back the decisive moment.
- Knockdown opponent's health hits zero and they fall; you can attack while they are getting up.
- Knockout opponent cannot continue and the fight ends in your victory.
- Cinematic replay the game replays the knockout punch in a dramatic sequence after the fight ends.
Moving from AI to player matches
CheckHuman players do not repeat patterns the way AI does. Losses carry no penalty and you can jump into a new match immediately.
- Your four core moves work exactly the same punch, guard, slip, counter — so your practice carries over directly.
- Losses carry no penalty and you can jump into a new match immediately.
Redeem codes
TipsThe game has a code-entry system that gives in-game rewards. This site currently tracks six working codes. Each code can only be redeemed once, and some codes have expiry dates.
- Open the code-entry menu in the game and paste the code into the input field.
- A single code works only once.
- Expired codes stop working, so do not save them for later.
- You can enter multiple valid codes one after another to stack the rewards.
Glossary
Glossary- Slip
- Moving your fighter out of the path of an incoming punch to avoid damage and reposition.
- Counter
- A punch thrown into a gap in your opponent's defense, dealing heavy damage because of the timing advantage.
- Knockdown
- What happens when an opponent's health reaches zero mid-fight — they fall and can be attacked while they get back up.
- Knockout
- The end of the fight, when the downed opponent cannot continue and you are declared the winner.
- Stamina
- The resource that powers your punching speed — low stamina makes your punches slower and leaves you exposed.
Common questions
FAQCan I play without another person available?
Yes. AI opponents are always available so you can box solo at any time. When you feel ready for unpredictable opposition, join a player match at your own pace.
What happens when I lose a fight?
Nothing is taken from you — there is no penalty for losing. You can join a new match immediately.
Does the game work on my device?
First Person Boxing runs on PC, mobile, and console. The controls adjust automatically depending on which device you are playing on.
Is guarding always safe?
No. Holding a guard for too long drains your stamina just like throwing punches does.
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