"The Boxing Game" is an early example of "sports rap," featuring a protagonist who boasts about his prowess in the ring. The lyrics pay homage to boxing legends and include iconic phrases like "sting like a bee" while referencing figures such as , Don King , and Muhammad Ali .
The standard 12-inch US release features the following tracks: The Boxing Game (5:45) — Mixed by Darrell Sherrod "The Boxing Game" is an early example of
Experience the original 1983 funk and rap track along with its instrumental version: "The Boxing Game" is an early example of