: Start the stick to the far left or right and arc it upward to the 90-degree position.
: 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
: 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 : Start the stick to the far left
Unlike button-based fighters, Fight Night 2004 requires specific motions for each punch: and avoid punches entirely