How to win PVP?

[Ferio74]

I have 7yrs boxing experience in real life and i can't win anyone in PVP. What the hell is that???
Enemy just punch me chest hook 3-4 times, head 3-4 times. And repeat non stop. No defence, no timing, just 100000 punches and i can't block it. And my gloves always tired i don't know why. Awesome game, just now i have lost 3 games in a row vs 13yrs old kid. It's so funny when you understand where he will punch me and try to block it, but anyway - can't drop him down! This game have nothing common with real fight...

[Shiltin]

Your boxing experience should help with distance management assuming you have enough play space. You should have advantage on hand speed too. Other than that, you'll have to learn the game from scratch like everyone else.

Punching with good form is usually punished in this game, once you understand the mechanics. Shorter diagonal and horizontal movement get around the guard better and are punished less on stamina (better to use more like nunchuck movements). Rapid small punches are also effective if the opponents guard is open. Learn to punch just hard and long enough to register a power punch, and minimize stamina loss.

There is usually too much lag to block or dodge a punch, once you see it coming. You have to anticipate or look for patterns in their fighting style.

4 quick hits will get you a stun almost everytime. Minimize movements or your hands will ghost on you and you will be defenseless. Even casually swinging your arms by your side will kill stamina in a second. Look for openings around their defense and get 4 consecutive hits in, then a few more while they are stunned. If you conserve stamina effectively enough, they can be perpetually stunned, this may be what you are running into (especially since I am sure you are already stamina depleted to begin with).

The most effective movements in this game do not resemble boxing, but is a total blast once you get the mechanics down. The defenseless ghost hands mode is very unfortunate, for sure.

Hope that helps, ENJOY

[Shiltin]

Here's a tutorial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrS1aO-NrjM&feature=youtu.be

[Akiraraiser]

also, avoid ducking too low. experiment in pre fight by lowering youself till your gloves turn red from doing just that.

Pro tip, stand on your tip toes during game load then drop down on feet once in. this will cause your character to be in a slight crouch while standing normally.