Tulsa, OK – May 12, 2025 – This week, the inaugural eGoldenGloves National Championship will take place at the Arvest Convention Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma on May 16, 2025, running adjacent to the 102nd annual National Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions. This first-of-its-kind event allows eBoxers to compete alongside amateur boxers for the chance to earn recognition in the Golden Gloves of America archives. Winners will be awarded National Championship belts, medals, cash prizes, and more. This event is the first of several eBoxer events that Engine Room VR will run throughout the year.
Competitors will battle for the title via Golden Gloves VR, the most authentic VR boxing experience on the Meta Horizon Store. All aspiring champions can come to Tulsa and compete for the national title in person on Friday, May 16 at 5pm CT. Tournament details and Sign-Up can be found on goldenglovesvr.com/compete.
How to Watch & Play
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Live Stream the Tournament – Log in to watch the live stream of the National eGolden Gloves Tournament: https://www.youtube.com/@GoldenGlovesVR/streams
- Step Into the Ring for Yourself – Download Golden Gloves VR in early access on the Meta Horizon Store and start training today: https://www.meta.com/experiences/golden-gloves-boxing/5682829115084320/
Developed by Engine Room VR, Golden Gloves VR isn’t just another VR fighting game—it’s a full-fledged boxing simulation where real-world boxing techniques translate directly into gameplay. It’s the official virtual training and esports platform of USA Boxing and the only boxing game recognized by a governing body.
“Since we began developing Golden Gloves VR, our top priority has been building a platform that makes boxing more accessible and inspires a new generation of hybrid athletes,” said Aaron Sloan, owner of Engine Room VR and USA Boxing certified coach, judge and referee. “Virtual reality opens up new and inclusive ways to play, train, and compete. With the launch of eGoldenGloves, we can provide a fun, competitive pathway that can lead to official national-level competition.”
Whether you're an aspiring fighter, a VR gamer, or an esports competitor, Golden Gloves VR is your chance to prove your skills in the most competitive and immersive boxing experience available. With precision boxing physics, anti-cheat mechanics, and anti-flail systems that prevent spamming or slapping, Golden Gloves VR ensures that only skill and strategy win the fight. It offers not just competition but a full-body workout, where players can compete, get in shape, and break a sweat—all at the same time.
The game offers single-player and multiplayer modes and the opportunity to participate in scored competitive tournaments. Hand controllers increase the accuracy of punches and hosted training classes can help guide beginners as they learn. Additionally, players can customize their characters and gym branding to set up their ideal training environment.
More Features of Golden Gloves VR
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Authentic boxing mechanics with real-world punch mechanics and advanced bag physics make the game a true-to-life boxing simulation
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Anti-spam & anti-flail technology ensure no slapping or spamming, only skill-based gameplay with anti-cheat protocols to ensure fair competition
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It’s backed by the fight community and the game has been demoed at major boxing and gaming events, including Netflix’s Paul vs. Tyson fight
Whether you’re a fan, a fighter, or an esports competitor, the eGoldenGloves National Championship is your chance to witness the next evolution of VR gaming. Don’t just watch—play. Download Golden Gloves VR on Meta Quest and start training today before the game launches in full this fall.
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About Engine Room VR:
Engine Room VR is a virtual reality studio based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA, that develops leading-edge games, mobile applications, and industry solutions. Led by Aaron Sloan (a former Cardiac Nurse and Boxing Gym Owner) and operating out of a functioning boxing gym, the studio is best known for its flagship title, Golden Gloves VR — a VR boxing game.
Founded in 2021, Engine Room VR was born out of Aaron Sloan's passion for boxing and emerging technology. The team’s small, agile group of developers can develop and scale both fully immersive and 2d applications on most commercially available VR Headsets and mobile devices. Engine Room VR’s business team has the capability to collaborate with and manage relationships across the product launch lifecycle — including leading technology companies, academic institutions, government bodies, top sporting and sports promotion organizations.
Golden Gloves VR has been demoed across the US, the UK, and Saudi Arabia, including at high-profile sporting events streamed by Netflix.