Play Muhammad Ali's Boxing Online

I picked up Muhammad Ali's Boxing for the Game Boy back in 1990, a Virgin Interactive release that fit right in with the handheld's early library of straightforward action games. It was one of those titles you'd see next to Tetris and Super Mario Land, a no frills sports sim that tried to capture the speed and showmanship of the real thing on a tiny, green screen.

You control Ali through a series of fights, working your way up the ranks by outboxing opponents round after round. The core mechanics are built around timing your jabs and hooks, blocking incoming punches, and building up a special meter to unleash a powerful flurry. The pace is quick, and the difficulty ramps up noticeably as you advance, demanding sharper reflexes and better anticipation. Landing a clean combination after dodging a heavy swing delivers a genuine sense of accomplishment.