 Victorious Boxers does not use a damage or life meter . Instead , visible damage can be seen on a boxer 's face , which is most noticeable between rounds when the characters are sitting in their corners . The amount of damage taken is reflected by bruises , swelling , and black eyes on the characters ' faces . Another sign of damage is the characters ' speed of movement throughout the fight . The characters begin to move slower and the controls become less responsive to simulate fatigue . The more a boxer is hit or uses special moves , the more their stamina is affected . Distance is a factor in determining a punch 's damage . For example , a jab thrown while next to an opponent will not do as much damage as it would at arms length . Also , right hooks do not do as much damage if the character is positioned to the opponent 's left and vice versa . 
