Producer Mike Mahar of Fight Night Champion says there's been some "pretty cool prototyping" of motion controls with the Fight Night series.

However most gamers "don't want to, and can't" punch for 10 rounds. EA might create a "different experience" if they adopt motion. Mini-game a "disservice".

EA Sports boss Peter Moore is defending the sports genre by saying it's often criticised for a "lack of creativity." There is only so much they can do after all.

Moore also dismisses the notion that 'boxing is dead' by chest thumping Fight Night Champion, and urges "all of the "'haters'" to give it a try.

EA's boxer roster for 2011's Fight Night Champion has been revealed along with the box art cover star, who will be David 'The Hayemaker' Haye.

All-in-all FNC will feature 54 sportsmen of the ring for Xbox 360 and PS3, ranging from major hitters (pun optional) to snot-nosed newcomers.