AI’s are too defensive on hard mode, and have very little offense on Normal mode

Career mode is equally as bad.  Opponents in hard mode are faster, more accurate, and can move around the ring at such higher levels it is ridiculous.  1.5 star was scrubs that can stuff you with straights ever time you throw a jab.  They will sidestep twice and be practically behind you before you complete the strike.  They break your block in 2-3 strikes, walk through your combos, and rock you regularly.  Hard mode to a big step toward “Good freaking luck”.