World Championship Boxing Manager

World Championship Boxing Manager - the 1990 sports management sim for
Commodore 64 from Goliath Games.

Run a boxing stable, train fighters, schedule matches, and climb the
rankings toward world titles while keeping finances and morale in check.

Core loop
- recruit boxers and manage contracts
- assign daily training to boost speed, stamina, and strength
- book fights and balance risk versus reward
- watch simulated bouts and adjust career paths

Systems and items
- boxer stats - stamina, strength, agility, motivation, potential
- training types - roadwork, gym, sparring, rest
- economy - pay wages, earn purses, and watch for medical costs
- injuries - overtraining or hard fights lower effectiveness

Level design and feel
Menu-driven management loop with simple fight commentary and ring
graphics. Matches play out automatically but hinge on your preparation
and tactical matchmaking.

Why it is notable
- one of the earliest boxing management sims with full career depth
- later reissued by Goliath under various sports compilation labels
- inspired spiritual successors on Amiga and PC years later

Tips
- rotate training to avoid fatigue penalties before key fights
- start with mid-ranked opponents to build stats safely
- monitor motivation—losing streaks require rest or lighter matches

At a glance
Year - 1990
Developer - Goliath Games
Design and programming - Paul Hargreaves
Graphics - Paul Hargreaves - Chris Graham
Music - Mark Cooksey
Publisher - Goliath Games
Genre - Sports management
Players - 1
Controls - Joystick in port 2 - keyboard for menus