No patch is perfect. The 1.02 update introduced a few notorious bugs that EA never fixed because the studio shifted resources to UFC Undisputed shortly after.
If you are playing on a modern system or a preserved console, here is how to verify the patch is installed:
Xbox 360:
If you are returning to the game or just installing the patch, you must adjust your playstyle to match the 1.02 meta.
EA Sports had promised "The most authentic boxing simulator ever." Instead, the leaderboards were dominated by 12-year-olds throwing 500 power punches per fight. The 1.02 patch was the response. fight night champion 1.02 patch
Given the age of the game, many players are confused about which version they are running.
On Xbox (Backward Compatibility):
On PlayStation 3 (RPCS3 Emulator):
On PC (RPCS3):
Pre-patch, the block was a wall. Post 1.02, the block became a shield with durability.
Immediately following the patch, the forums on Operation Sports and Gamespot erupted. No patch is perfect