About Browser Boxing
Browser Boxing is a free, no-download 1v1 boxing game. Step into the ring for real-time multiplayer matchups, build your fighter's stats, and climb the permanent ranked ladder to fight for the championship belt—right from your browser.
The basics
- Format
- 1v1 real-time multiplayer
- Matches
- Up to 3 × 60-second rounds
- Platform
- Free to play in-browser
- Controls
- Keyboard and touch screen
How to play
Entering the ring
- Build your boxerChoose your look and enter as a guest, or create an account to save your career progress and fight in Ranked matches.
- Enter the lobbyMatchmaking searches for a live player first. If the queue is quiet, an AI challenger will step in so you never have to wait.
- Fight smartManage your stamina, block accurately, and secure the win by knockout or the judges' scorecards.
The fight deck
- WASD
Movement & guardA/D control range; W/S guard and target high or low.
- UHJK
PunchesU/K are rear-hand defaults and H/J are lead-hand defaults.
- Shift+U/H/J/K
Opposite handHold Shift to swap any punch to its opposite limb for that action. Lead attacks are quicker and cheaper by design; rear attacks are slower and heavier, with greater stamina pressure.
- Space
RecoveryTap to beat the ten-count.
On a touch screen, the left stick combines movement with high/low guard, the right stick throws directional punches, and the Swap Hand button changes limbs while held.
Career & rules
Fighter attributes
- Strength
- Boosts damage and knockdown pressure.
- Stamina
- Expands your energy pool and speeds up recovery.
- Chin
- Improves hit recovery and overall resistance.
- Defence
- Reduces blocked chip damage and stamina drain when guarding.
- Speed
- Quickens movement and punch execution.
Winning the bout
Fights run for up to three one-minute rounds. Win by knockout, earn a technical stoppage, or take the judges' decision by landing clean shots, applying effective pressure, defending well, and scoring knockdowns.
Ranked & the belt
Eligible fights between two verified accounts are officially Ranked. Your Glicko-2 rating stays hidden for five placement matches before you enter the permanent Top 100.
There are no scheduled seasonal resets—just a straight climb for the title.
View the rankingsFAQ
Do I need an account to play?
No, you can jump right in as a guest! An account saves your career, secures your boxer profile, and lets you compete for the belt in Ranked matches.
Can I play on a touch screen?
Yes. The fight deck uses dual touch sticks for movement, guard, and punches, plus a holdable hand-swap control.
Is every opponent a real person?
We prioritize real-time matchmaking, but if you're waiting too long, an AI opponent will step in to get the fight started.
Can I just watch fights?
Absolutely. Live fight cards link directly to active bouts, and completed matches are saved with permanent result pages, recaps, and stats.