: Hold L1 (PS2) or L Trigger (Xbox) while performing the stick motion. Strategic Tips for the Ring
: Hold L1 to plant your feet and use the left stick to bob, weave, and avoid punches entirely, which sets up the best counters. Fight Night 2004
: Pull the stick to the bottom left or right and arc it upward to the top. : Hold L1 (PS2) or L Trigger (Xbox)
Unlike button-based fighters, Fight Night 2004 requires specific motions for each punch: and avoid punches entirely