: To get back up, focus your vision on a single static point, such as the logo on the referee's shirt, to clear your vision faster. Career Mode & Training Retro First Hour - Fight Night 2004
Unlike button-based fighters, Fight Night 2004 requires specific motions for each punch:
: Hold L1 to plant your feet and use the left stick to bob, weave, and avoid punches entirely, which sets up the best counters.
: Flick the right analog stick forward (45 degrees left or right).
: Pull the stick to the bottom left or right and arc it upward to the top.
: Counters are often the most damaging strikes in the game. Wait for your opponent to throw, then immediately retaliate after a block or parry.
: Hold R1 and use the right stick to direct your block toward incoming attacks.