Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 37 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 37
  2. Negative: 0 out of 37
Buy Now
Buy on
  1. The most authentic videogame adaptation that we've ever seen... [but t]he Career mode whilst engaging doesn’t sustain your interest for long enough, and like many boxing titles will have all but the most hardened fan switching off long before the belt is won.

Awards & Rankings

12
69
#69 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2005
28
#28 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2005
User Score
8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 44 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 44
  2. Negative: 4 out of 44
  1. Sep 10, 2022
    10
    a few days ago i got this game again on my ps2 and it's simple amazing how good the graphics are. the most badass moment in the game and whena few days ago i got this game again on my ps2 and it's simple amazing how good the graphics are. the most badass moment in the game and when you knock someone out And it shows in slow motion the opponent erasing...... And something charming to watch on the video game Full Review »
  2. May 5, 2018
    9
    This game was raw and hands down the best boxing game ever at that time....
  3. Dec 30, 2010
    9
    Brilliant game. It's awesome at 2 player, I like the career mode option as well. The best sports game apart from FIFA.