How Capcom Brought Boxing to Street Fighter 6

Step into the ring with Ed as we explore how Capcom masterfully brought the essence of boxing to Street Fighter 6. Discover Ed's unique fighting style, inspired by legendary boxers like Thomas Hearns and Muhammad Ali. From his flicker jabs to his parry animations, every move is a nod to the sweet science of boxing. From his flicker jabs to his enhanced Psycho-powered moves, join me as I dissect the design, gameplay mechanics, and influences that make Ed a standout character in the world of fighting games.
Dive deep into the electrifying world of Street Fighter 6 as we unravel the enigmatic persona and dynamic fighting style of Ed, the rising star of Capcom's iconic franchise. In this thrilling exploration, we delve into the evolution of Ed's character design, from his humble beginnings as a burly, overdressed fighter to his transformation into a lean, formidable contender exuding an abrasive attitude and fueled by the mysterious power of Psycho Power.
Discover how Capcom meticulously crafted Ed's appearance, animations, and soundtrack, infusing every aspect of his design with intricate details and nods to boxing legends of the past. Explore the subtle nuances of Ed's character, from his hair parted to the right, symbolizing his withdrawn nature, to his distinctive fingerless gloves and open jacket, mirroring his rebellious spirit.
Join us as we analyze Ed's unique fighting style, inspired by the diverse techniques of boxing greats like Thomas "The Hitman" Hearns and Muhammed Ali. Learn how Ed's outfighter approach sets him apart from traditional Street Fighter characters, allowing him to excel at maintaining distance, striking with lightning-fast flicker jabs, and dictating the pace of the fight with strategic feints and footwork.
Delve into the gameplay mechanics that make Ed a force to be reckoned with in Street Fighter 6, from his signature Psycho-powered moves like the Psycho Spark and Shoot to his devastating Psycho Blitz and Enhanced Psycho Upper. Explore how Ed's moveset pays homage to the fundamentals of boxing, with each punch and combo reflecting the intensity and precision of the sport.
Uncover the parallels between Ed and his counterpart, Luke, as we examine their contrasting personalities, fighting styles, and roles within the Street Fighter universe. From Luke's charismatic demeanor to Ed's brooding intensity, witness how these two fighters embody different aspects of the martial arts world, adding depth and complexity to the game's narrative.
Embark on a journey through the rich history of boxing and martial arts, as we highlight the influence of real-world fighters and techniques on Ed's character and gameplay. From Balrog's aggressive infighting to Dudley's elegant counter-punching, explore how Ed's outfighter style brings a fresh perspective to the world of Street Fighter.
Join us as we celebrate Capcom's bold vision and innovative approach in bringing boxing to Street Fighter 6, paving the way for a new generation of fighters to step into the ring and make their mark on the world stage. Experience the thrill of battle, the intensity of competition, and the camaraderie of the fighting game community as we dive deep into the world of Ed in Street Fighter 6.
#StreetFighter6 #sf6 #boxing
00:00 Intro
00:49 Ed and Luke
01:37 SFV
02:46 Balrog
03:20 Dudley
04:05 Fighting Style
05:27 Boxing References
06:25 Gameplay Breakdown
12:49 Outro

[@Skuxxed]

Akuma is next!

[@mastatoe]

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[@EnReaper]

Skuxxed where have you been?!?

[@SomeRandomDude676]

Nice vid

[@megax-lf3bn]

Shasoninohado weridy

[@StomeAura]

I love Ed, man. The way he smoothly and seamlessly weaves from his normals animations to his idle animations is a godsend

[@megax-lf3bn]

Luke: he just stande here meneciel but not to much

[@sandwichenjoyer9334]

His target combos are also legit boxing combinations btw

[@lukedasambodie457]

Bro remembered his password 😃

[@LowZer0]

Wait a minute I just realized this is the same dude with the character theories for Smash 4

[@peshomighty5051]

You call this boxing? Shooting shadow balls and necromancy and dark tentacles? He's not a boxer.

[@jataihouston1546]

​@@peshomighty5051it's fucking street fighters what do you expect

[@volktol4432]

@@peshomighty5051he’s a boxer, he just complements it with psycho power, that’s like saying Ryu or Goku aren’t martial artists due to hadoken and Ki blasts

[@peshomighty5051]

@@volktol4432 that is different because a uppercut won't launch you into the air. You know kens signature move. There the green guy with random electric powers. All "normal" like you could do a helicopter kick just More Helicopter . So yeah the new characters should have some flair but you should be able to do what they do. Loosely what they do. Like 20% of a hadoken

[@ds2561]

If Balrog is the Slugger, Dudley the Swarmer, then Ed is the out boxer

[@athleticendeavor7686]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="75">1:15</a> it’s not UFC that’s the company it’s MMA that’s the sport and I think you really should have mentioned how Ed’s level 3 as well as his win pose reference a double end bag one of they most essential pieces of boxing equipment that teaches you rhythm, accuracy and distance all at the same time and is a really nice reference to boxers and boxing fans. But I can still recognize and appreciate all the effort that went into this video and highlighting all the boxing elements incorporated into Ed for SF6 any fan of the sweet science can see them and appreciate them.

[@hypebrain4150]

The bag is even shown in the video, funny thing to miss but it was a fun watch

[@achair7958]

I really like Ed's weird zoner-setplay style, it helps differentiate him from the other 2 boxers

[@dforman4770]

He’s a great fusion of zoning and rushdown

[@windego64]

​@@dforman4770 and grappler

[@dave_barco]

This video single-handedly made me pick up the game again to give Ed another go and I had a blast! He's not a mindless rushdown character, he's patient and methodic. Actually won a few matches! Can't wait to lab it our and learn his ins and outs more thoroughly.

[@Skuxxed]

Love to hear it!

[@irwinhiker5917]

Hooray Ed boo- wait

[@sharkyslegoandotherstuff]

what rushdown characters are mindless? ik people love to talk shit about rushdown characters but i honestly think they all require a lot of skill and thought unlike grapplers who can just steamroll any form of defense and deal a shitton of damage sure ken may look mindless but a lot of thoughts do actually go through a ken players mind at a higher level and as a ken main im obviously gonna be biased but i do actually use my moves wisely cause if i dont im gonna pay the price and id say the same for all rushdown characters in street fighter luke included

[@javonteparker1094]

@@sharkyslegoandotherstuff the grapplers are litterly the worst in the game wym

[@Jason-ip6wq]

Too bad everyone plays him and it’s getting annoying to fight against

[@starswordsman]

I always thought Balrog was more of the slugger boxing type rather than in-fighter.

[@Skuxxed]

In-fighters refer to those who fight better up close which would definitely describe Mike Tyson/Balrog but he does have some slugger attributes

[@user-wk7tp5lw4z]

​@@SkuxxedBalrogs personality definitely described Mike Tyson's personality as well. Balrogs sadism matches with how Tyson loathed his enemies

[@xavierjuno4572]

​@@user-wk7tp5lw4zfunny I always got the impression that Tyson respected his opponents

[@launcherx2044]

@@user-wk7tp5lw4z I thought that Mike always hated that part of himself

[@Outlaw7263]

​@@launcherx2044he does, he said in an interview how he's afraid that "that Mike Tyson" might break out again one day

[@titaniumbat7820]

That Luke Parallel was lowkey making me wonder when he came out, I loved him in 5 and I’m grateful him and Luke are still doing good now. Luke and Ed were my favourite dudes from V

[@susaj969]

I hope Capcom someday will add character based on UFC or ONE Championship fighter. UFC has very interesting personas like Robert Whittaker from Australia, Max Holloway from Hawaii (I know Hawaii are in US but Max is embracing his Hawaiiness), McGregor from Ireland, Jan Blachowicz from Poland, Francis Ngannou from Cameroon. All of this fighters are representing countries and cultures which never was shown in any SF. Maybe someday in SF8 😅

[@devilgene_carrier]

isn't Marisa an mma fighter tho?

[@joshruano2590]

​@@devilgene_carrier Based on the stance, i'd say she is more of a muay thai fighter than mma, but would not be surprised if she is an mma based fighter instead.

[@budgetcommander4849]

@@devilgene_carrierShe's Pankration.

[@susaj969]

Pankration is sort of grandpa of MMA cause it had various techniques of wrestling, striking (boxing) and submissions emerged into one formula of fighting which later evolved into MMA when competetive fighting sport became popular so I think it would be legit to call Marisa MMA fighter but I think the modern pankration has more options than old pankration so I think it would still be pankration

[@user-wk7tp5lw4z]

Luke is said to be an MMA fighter but he doesn't fight like one at all, he fights without any finesse. He's very bland

[@morpheus8624]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="151">2:31</a> that pixel smear filter is PAIN

[@denmark1226]

I know, I fuckin hate it everytime it pops up

[@elfascisto6549]

I don't see it, where ?

[@morpheus8624]

@@elfascisto6549 if you click the timestamp in my comment you'll see a clip of Balrog doing a rush punch on a cornered Honda. The version of SF2 shown here is most likely a console port for either PS3 or Xbox 360, as I recall those ports having an option or two for pixel smearing filters. Pause the video and you can see how blurry and out of focus it makes the image, especially on Honda's face and the background of the bathhouse. Also note that this is immediately followed by a clip of Dudley, showing the impeccably beautiful spritework of the SF3 series.

[@dillansantiago707]

Funny how he's VA is also named Ed lol

[@assasinerd6650]

while id say his burnt out animations definitely resembles peekabo, which makes sense because his mentor was balrog, the way he moves his whole body instead of slipping punches resembles what you do to adjust in high guard position. His hands also seem to be up to his forehead and above, i also notice his elbows rise up slightly. but i love the analysis you gave for his fighting style

[@DiggingUpGraves]

This is as great video essay. Thank you so much for explaining the styles and intricacies behind Ed!

[@seantang1580]

I always had a soft spot for ed cus (correct me if im wrong) i think balrog's arcade ending in sf4 was him saving ed, and that was my first sf game. So i saw him as the natural next gen boxer or even a main character compared to dudley, seems like an unpopular opinion tho :/ Awesome video btw! Would love to see more!

[@jomocsg]

I really love the wat animated the Flicker jabs with Ed, reminds me alot of Ryo Mashiba's flickers from Hajime No Ippo, whip sound and everything.

[@nintenzak4044]

Really good video, love that type of content, being a fan of Street Fighter Characters, but not only for their gameplay, but also story, animation, inspiration etc... Those type of video make my day !

[@Skuxxed]

Much appreciated. Feel free to check out the other videos I made on SF6 on the channel

[@rakanelafrangi161]

One of the best videos I've seen in a long time, just wow amazing

[@callmesp2415]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="75">1:15</a> mma not ufc, ufc is the organiser

[@Skuxxed]

Fair point. Easy to get them mixed up sometimes

[@Pain.3jj]

@@Skuxxedgreat vid but they ain’t, peace

[@Jason-ip6wq]

@@Pain.3jjdude tried to make a vid about fighting when he knows absolutely nothing about it🤣

[@handymanhand4091]

Hey I’ve been a day one Ed lover in 5. When he was announced for 6 I was excited to play him. I got immediately discouraged by how much more dense he was and I dropped him and actually deleted the game because he was the one I wanted to main. This video made me redownload and practice him. I’m not perfect with him but the connections to real boxers in this video made me try and now item part of my strategy. Thanks for this video you saved my street fighter 6 journey

[@Skuxxed]

That's awesome man. Glad you have him another shot!

[@thedarkwonder9954]

This was a well made video. First I've ever seen from you. I'm subscribed. Thanks bro. Looking forward to more when Akuma comes out hahaha.

[@dave_barco]

This video just oozes love and passion. Amazing!

[@Skuxxed]

Thanks man 😊

[@SomeRandomDude676]

Nice vid bro, new sub

[@plusultrainstinct3097]

Great vid! Would love to see more video game fighting style analysis

[@Skuxxed]

More to come but feel free to check out the other characters I've already analysed in SF6 on the channel!

[@personaxlity]

This was a solid video and I actually wanted to do something similar as a fan and boxing enthusiast. Glad to have come across this vid and channel. Subbed.

[@Skuxxed]

Appreciate it! Welcome aboard.

[@Psych0Kn1ght14]

Just give me Dudley I’ve been fienin for some Dudley and I love watching smug play Dudley

[@CurlyHairedRogue]

I quite like the idea that his snatcher is like he’s forcing his opponent to bounce off the ropes for a follow-up or pressure.

[@hieudong2007]

The psycho break is not exactly inspired by the 1 2.Its actually a technique in which you parry or redirect your opponent's punch with a punch of your own then utilise the momentum to return with a cross or a hook or uppercut .This technique is used by a japanese boxer named Naoya Inoue you can check out this technique on The Mordern Martial Artist channel's video named Naoya Inoue drills to KO.Aside from that nice video.

[@DeinoChenus]

I hope they bring muay thai to the scene like sagat, but i personally think adon would be nice.

[@Jason-ip6wq]

Marisa is Muay Thai kinda

[@DeinoChenus]

@@Jason-ip6wq Marisa's fighting style is Pankration (similar to Gills fighting) a that mixes kickboxing and wrestling techniques introduced in Greek BC. Not the same as Muay thai which is more focused on the use of fists, elbows, knees and shins.

[@kujoujima7303]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="355">5:55</a> his guard gives me strong philly shell vibes.

[@SomeRandomDude676]

Nice vid bro , new sub

[@GypsyEyez_]

Sick video 🎉

[@DoobieSmoker]

The flicker is so cool

[@Jason-ip6wq]

He’s in high guard in burn out not peekaboo guard

[@realchezboi]

what’s the difference?

[@Jason-ip6wq]

@@realchezboi peekaboo guard is hands at your chin, with elbows tucked into your waist, with a squared stance. High guard is hands near eye/forehead level with your elbows near chest area, could be used with a bladed or squared stance

[@shakemypina5123]

Great video ! Will there be more character design reviews ?

[@LucasDarkGiygas]

thanks for the video

[@BenedictStreet]

This was a brilliant video! I kinda hate Ed but you've actually made me wanna play him haha. Please do more of these for other fighters.

[@Skuxxed]

Thanks, will be doing more. Feel free to check out the breakdowns I've already made for other fighters in SF6 on this channel.

[@claytonrios1]

Ed vs Steve Fox would make for a pretty awesome episode of Death Battle. They've even done a boxing match before with Balrog and TJ Combo.

[@SquallNoctisGUX]

We need more content like this bout fighting games

[@Gen510]

since you mentioned Luke at the start of the video, can you make an analysis on him please? I really do like his character but i’ve always wanted to see an in-depth analysis on this new “protagonist”. It would be awesome if you could!

[@dytona1223]

Johnny Guilty Gear if he was a German e-boy

[@S.O.SStudio]

I was actually more excited about Ed than Akuma. I used him in V and happy what they did to him in 6.

[@OpoumConsumer]

A traumatized boy raised by a crazy boxer brings us the most savage character

[@Vrache]

I recently got into boxing, the first few clips I saw of ed at the start of the video instantly made me see he was a hitman user, I REALLY should get sf6 just for Ed

[@Ninjaspygameplays]

Here's hoping they add Dudley on the next season pass

[@lamMeTV]

Cant wait for you to break down Elena's design

[@airconditionerfan5427]

I'd like to add that Thomas Hearns himself admitted that Muhammad Ali was a great inspiration for his fighting style. From what I hear, he sees Ali as his hero.

[@TheOnlyDeSale]

Even though Ed is in I hope we get Balrog back too

[@user-nf8ph1gd4d]

This video is too good

[@nhannguyen-sp9rd]

This guy feel like MOTIVATION!!

[@JetRevue]

this video was awesome! what's the bgm?

[@DrFrogglePhD]

Where's our modified philly shell boxer? Give us a Sean Strickland in SF. Give him all jabs and crosses with a command grab that's just a push kick.

[@gracekd92]

Ed is my main SF6

[@HBRO_04]

They made Ed so freaking cool

[@aidansee7428]

Funny thing is, u aint catching any boxing from ed in 6. He social distancing fr fr.

[@MagillanicaLouM]

Absolutely read the thumbnail as "BOING"

[@dgundz]

when you put it into words Capcom really are trying their best on sf6 now i see why i love this game and its characters

[@eolha]

Ed *CAN* flicker goon for 7 seconds

[@thealgerian3285]

Honestly, I'm pretty sure Ed's flicker is more inspired by Hajime No Ippo, than by its HJN's real life inspiration for it. It wouldn't quite be the first time, either, as both of Dudley's Supers in SF4 are basically Ippo's Dempsey Roll and Date Eiji's Corkscrew.

[@justaway6901]

Its funny how T8 Steve leaned more on more comical boxing moves while SF6 Ed becomes more grounded in actual real boxing moves. I especially love how Ed moves like current era boxers. Its more refined and methodical in doing combos rather than slugging

[@MetalFacedGamer]

Brother, I'm late to the party too. I just picked the game up after returning Tekken 8.

[@MetalFacedGamer]

Wanna talk about late. I just found out about guilty gear 🤦‍♂️

[@sharkyslegoandotherstuff]

yeah i feel like most people didnt give capcom enough credit ed was awesome and is my favourite character so far of course akumas gonna end up being my favourite but ed is also really awesome in his own right and a character i actually wanna play now which i wouldnt have said about his sf5 version

[@Mike_l_itoris]

I found it so frustrating to play with until I looked at character select screen and said it was more of a zoner type, bit counterintuitive at first, I thought he was a rushdown fighter, fun character tho

[@thelettucebarrel7784]

I really do like Ed, but I still want Dudley to come back lmao.

[@Avalos-Entertainment]

Will you be doing more fighting style/character designs videos?

[@Skuxxed]

Yes. I've already made some videos on other fighters in SF6.

[@Avalos-Entertainment]

My two favorite genres fighting styles and fighting games.

[@jugftw4868]

those disjoints tho

[@mercuryjamiealice4417]

Does anyone know what music was used in the background of this video?

[@MyPronounceIsGod]

Steve fox and ed is every boxers dream

[@CHADCONTEXT]

Truly upholding Balrog's legacy

[@lrgogo1517]

Huh! So that's where _Keijo_ got the in/out/counter methodology from.

[@frappemresh]

Hey not to be that guy, but you got mixed on the balrog/Dudley comparison. Dudley is an in-boxer, witg his combo and mix-up game, and balrog focuses on spacing and safe pressure, like an out-boxer

[@realchezboi]

i think balrog is a slugger

[@realchezboi]

i would say dudley has a mix of infighting and out boxing, he definitely starts in neutral like an outboxer, but once he gets in and gets the chance he’s an infighter mixing you up

[@akuuka1710]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="152">2:32</a> where can I play this version of sf2?

[@bug1gub225]

do you think they should add a giant DLC, like a huge world tour part 2?

[@Skuxxed]

Nah better they save their resources for the next set of characters

[@punkypony5165]

They cooked with Ed.

[@ashmyoshi3912]

What is a target combo?

[@victoravila9131]

SF6 Ed has the quick punch like Yamazaki from snk which is my fav character makes me wanna pick up SF6

[@RibbonPL]

Ed is the only character I want to use in SF6. His animation is not from this Earth.

[@scarvello]

He’s basically dmc devil may cry version of Dante 😂

[@JOOSEBOXES]

holy shit he has flicker jabs

[@OGWimoTapia]

Ok I might actually end up buying the game after seeing this.

[@megax-lf3bn]

Where that clip come form <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="193">3:13</a>

[@DUCKSWAYBOBWEAVE]

FGC gotta watch Hajime No Ippo!

[@Gabofo101]

im only familiar with these boxing stances thanks to hajime no ippo lol i saw the flicker jab and was like "MASHIBAAAA"

[@ayara8157]

We need Dudley.

[@kale_cement]

bro is literally steve from tekken

[@yuukiokamizaru]

Remind me of chronos style and iron fist style in untitled boxing game

[@yuukiokamizaru]

I don't know why iron fist but he just reminded me about that

[@Gio_bea]

Aight, guess we won't have Balrog and Dudley this time. Sorry everyone.

[@breadifies2800]

-Boxing- Boing

[@adamfaliq8464]

And Steve Fox from Tekken has all three styles

[@vladziker4492]

bro vs this with steve fox from tekken

[@yams7355]

I thought the thumbnail said "Boring" for a moment

[@MarxIsDeadAndRotting]

Didn't they bring it to Street Fighter II and III first?

[@pekorobin9750]

Wait till you hear about Steve Fox

[@jarviswash2307]

Sf5 ed was a shoot boxer. Not a kickboxer. Or are they the same thing?

[@limb-o7180]

the thumbnail kinda reads like BOING

[@greytrax]

where is dudley

[@LuizFelipe-lm4ih]

I read boring instead of boxing in the thumbnail.

[@jesiachord3179]

I don’t think the design update is that great considering he was supposed to be a replacement body for bison. Should’ve made him bigger than the last game.

[@zzzlulzzz5080]

bruh Barlog, Dj (forgot his name) the black British dude is all about boxing?

[@cosmicspider2]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="49">0:49</a> sigh why didn't they make them rivals?