boxing

well following madden has been very tough for EA sports. nba live was ripped apart by disapointed gamers, and nhl recieved luke warm reviews. this game however should do a lot to restore and reiterate what makes EA so great... and thats realistic gameplay. every version of KOK has improved on details and accuracy. this version is no diffrent. you no can no longer win by just pushing buttons. (if thats what your looking for then buy ready to rumble! but its not real boxing). obviously the graphics are tremendus. i read another amazon review that said they were the same as PS1's... thats just absurd. if you are not blown away by these graphics i suggest you throw in a PS1 version and compare for yourself. i do however have 2 small complaints. [1] loading time could improve [2] create a boxer options are much more limited then even the PS2 versions. i suspect they rushed this a little. overall, this is the most realistic boxing game ever. you may find a few flaws but that is expected with a new system.

This is without a doubt the best boxing game ever made and believe me I've played a lot. It utilizes all of the power of the Play Station 2 engine. The graphics are great, the game play is smooth, and the fights are very realistic. I actually boxed my way to a decision victory in an 8 round fight, no knock down, but great action.

The training in the career mode is a lot of fun, I especially like the fact that you get to spar, and it's a great way to learn new moves. If you are a boxing fan and want a realistic boxing game that employs strategy not just slugging, this game is a must. This and Madden 2001 are the two best games for PS 2 so far!

This game is just average in my opinion. Also, I simply don't understand how "Felix Trinidad" could be missing?!! As I recall he was the best fighter when this game was released. Kind of a disappointment.