Golden Gloves Hosts VR Boxing Tournament This Week

Whoa, so here’s a wild one. VR boxing game Golden Gloves is, wait for it, throwing an actual tournament next week. Yep, you heard it right. This isn’t just about pretend punches anymore.

So, let’s back up. Golden Gloves slipped onto the scene in 2022—all hush-hush in early access mode—and now, boom, the first-ever eGoldenGloves National Championship kicks off. And guess what? It’s syncing up with the 102nd National Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions. Happening in Tulsa at the Arvest Convention Center. Mark your calendars for May 16 at 3pm PT. And yeah, if you’re like me, stuck at home, you can catch it live on their YouTube channel. Nice, right?

Here’s the thing—the press release, with all its fancy wording, calls this a “first-of-its-kind” deal. I mean, virtual boxers actually getting to duke it out via Golden Gloves on Quest. It’s surreal. Anyway — or actually — in any case, they’re planning other events throughout the year. Details? Just peek at their official site. I mean, that’s what they’re there for, right?

Sure, there are other boxing games on Quest. Like The Thrill of the Fight 2, remember that? But Golden Gloves is like the overachiever in the class, aiming for that competitive edge. Oh, and they say it’s good for fitness too. Maybe that’s a bonus? Multiplayer, solo modes, and they’re not letting anyone cheat or flail around aimlessly. Supposedly.

Anyway, if this intrigues you, Golden Gloves VR is already chilling in early access on Meta Quest and Steam. And, they’re teasing a full launch this fall on Quest. Who knows how that’ll shake things up.