Last updated on July 7th, 2026 at 02:36 am
Barry McGuigan World Championship Boxing is a British 1985 computer game for 8-bit home computers released by Activision and…
later re-released by Mastertronic for the Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum.Designed by Doug Barnett and developed by Troy Lyndon.
In the game, the player’s objective is to defeat the world champion, Barry McGuigan, and ascend the throne of boxing themselves.
Players can create a boxer and customize their style, race, hair, and shorts, adding a personal touch to the gameplay. The ability to choose the next opponent, either at the same ranking, below, or above, adds a strategic element to the game.
The game was widely praised as an outstanding and innovative sports simulation, far more strategic than typical arcade boxing titles. Reviewers highlighted its unique career mode and boxer customization, allowing players to create a fighter with chosen appearance and fighting style like slugger or dancer. The training system was considered essential, as players had to manage weekly routines like road work and weights to build stamina and strength. The graphics and animation of the large boxers were described as excellent and incredibly realistic, with nice touches like camera flashes during knockouts. The controls were easy to learn but offered genuine challenge and longevity through the stamina management system.
Train your fighter, choose his skin, hair color, and other custom sets.
Fight 20 matches for the supreme title.
