A Sega boxing game more rigorous than most, with a substantial career mode. Precise handling, polished presentation, lovely for fans of the noble art.
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Category
Sports2 players7+
Description
Legendary boxers like Ali and Tyson clash in this Acclaim Mega Drive boxing simulator. Published by Acclaim, released in Japan in 1993. Boxing simulation with the greatest heavyweight champions in history, career and versus modes, realistic fist fights.
Greatest Heavyweights review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾1,2 MB📅01/01/1993
Published by Sega
Greatest Heavyweights (Mega Drive) price, value & rarity
Is Greatest Heavyweights still worth playing in 2026?
A boxing simulator from Sega, Greatest Heavyweights gathers legendary heavyweights in fights with gameplay more measured and tactical than pure arcade. Managing fatigue, dodges and the timing of blows brings a real strategic dimension, served by a fleshed out career mode. The production stays decent without dazzling. For a fan of retro boxing or someone curious about the console's sports simulations, the title keeps a solid interest, to enjoy for its depth more than its spectacle.
