Hajime-ui Ilbo - The Fighting! Victorious Boxers - Championship Version (Korea)
also known as Victorious Boxers - Ippo's Road to Glory
PlayStation 2
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Reviewed in 2001
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✪ Reviewed on April 15, 2023
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Victorious Boxers Ippo's Road to Glory adapts the cult boxing manga. Snappy bouts, faithful narration and Japanese ring vibe. A genuine treat for manga fans.
Your verdict
Category
Sports2 players12+
Description
Korean edition of the Hajime no Ippo "Championship Version" released in 2002, distributed as "Hajime-ui Ilbo - The Fighting!" Same combat mechanics, same expanded roster and same Championship mode as the Japanese/Asian version, in a Korean localization by SCEK for the local market.
Hajime-ui Ilbo - The Fighting! Victorious Boxers - Championship Version review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Following boxer Ippo's rise bout by bout unfolds a fighting game faithful to the manga, where each opponent imposes their own style. Mastering the timing, climbing the ranks and unlocking the cast fills long hours of relentless practice. That demand, paired with brisk staging, sustains a longevity dear to boxing fans.
Technical info
💾1,3 GB📅14/09/2001
Published by Empire Interactive
Hajime-ui Ilbo - The Fighting! Victorious Boxers - Championship Version (PS2) price, value & rarity
Korean edition of Hajime no Ippo Championship Version, localised by SCEK as Hajime-ui Ilbo The Fighting. Carrying over the expanded cast and Championship mode of the Japanese and Asian version, this Korean pressing is its rarest variant, little distributed locally. Interest targets collectors of Korean editions of Japanese anime games, value resting on regional scarcity.
Is Hajime-ui Ilbo - The Fighting! Victorious Boxers - Championship Version still worth playing in 2026?
A boxing game drawn from the Hajime no Ippo manga, Victorious Boxers Ippo's Road to Glory transposes ring fights into technical bouts where dodging, guarding and positioning matter more than hammering, faithful to the sport and the source work. The accuracy of the boxing feel, the staging of the matches and the career mode appeal to fans of the manga and the noble art. The dated production and a demanding handling weigh a little. A good boxing game for fans of Hajime no Ippo and technical ring combat.
