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Table of Contents
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1. Introduction
2. Game Controls
3. Misc. Game Information
4. Heavyweights
4.1 Muhammad Ali
4.2 Frank Bruno
4.3 Eric "Butterbean" Esch
4.4 Jack Dempsey
4.5 Joe Frazier
4.6 Michael Grant
4.7 Larry Holmes
4.8 Evander Holyfield
4.9 Ingemar Johansson
4.10 Lennox Lewis
4.11 Sonny Liston
4.12 Joe Louis
4.13 Rocky Marciano
4.14 Archie Moore
4.15 Ken Norton
4.16 Floyd Patterson
4.17 Earnie Shavers
4.18 Leon Spinks
4.19 David Tua
5. Middleweights
5.1 Oba Carr
5.2 Julio Cesar Chavez
5.3 Hector Comacho
5.4 Oscar De La Hoya
5.5 Roberto Duran
5.6 Marvin Hagler
5.7 Jake Lamotta
5.8 Sugar Ray Leonard
5.9 Bronco McKart
5.10 Ike Quartey
5.11 David Reid
5.12 Ray Robinson
5.13 Fernando Vergas
5.14 Pernell Witaker
6. Lightweights
6.1 Alexis Arguello
6.2 Mark Johnson
6.3 Kevin Kelley
6.4 Danny Lopez
6.5 Ray Mancini
6.6 Angel Manfredy
6.7 Floyd Mayweather Jr.
6.8 Barry McGuigan
6.9 Erik Morales
6.10 Shane Mosely
6.11 Carlos Navarro
6.12 Sean O'Grady
6.13 Pedro Pena
6.14 Aaron Pryor
6.15 Danny Romero
This is the first boxing game I've ever played and I was actually impressed.
Boxing games don't seem to be the most popular genre of games. I'm more
accustomed to the wrestling and strategy genres. If you like wrestling games,
give boxing games a try. You may not be able to a piledriver or a superplex,
but combos are a nice thing to experience, since you can't throw combos while
you're in the wrestling ring.
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2. Game Controls
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The game's controls are very easy to remember and use.
D-Pad- Move Boxer
Square- Jab/ Straight Punch
Circle- Cross/ Overhand Cross
Triangle- Uppercut/ Bolo Uppercut
X- Hook
L2 + any punch- Body Punch
L1/L2- Block High/ Low (Crouch)
START- Pause game
R2 + D- Button Left or Right- Long step forward/ backward
Square + Triangle- Move while jabbing
R2 + any punch- Lunge Punch to the head
R2 + L2 + any punch- Lunge Punch to the body
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3. Misc. Game Information
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In Knockout Kings 2000, there all kinds of little things that become helpful
if you know them. Most of the information refers to how to move around the
ring and how to throw combos.
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Flurries
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A flurry is a fast, sharp series of punches used to devastate an opponent and,
hopefully, alter the course of the fight. The type of punches furing a flurry
depends on whether your fighter is a "slugger" or a "boxer". To throw a
flurry, press R1 + any basic punch button. A specific flurry is assigned to
each button, allowing you four flurry options. Flurries use up a lot of
stamina - in Slugfest, they use up health instead.
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General Combos
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Lead Hook, Lead Hook, Rear Uppercut, Lead Uppercut - X, X, /\, /\
Lead Hook, Lead Hook, Lead Hook, Overhand Cross - L2 + X, X, O, O
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Exclusive Boxer Combos
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Jab, Jab, Cross, Hook - [], [], O, O
Cross, Jab, Uppercut, Hook - O, /\, /\, /\
Lunging Uppercut, Cross, Hook, Uppercut - R2 + /\, O, O, O
Lunging Cross, Lead Hook, Rear Hook, Lead Hook- R2 + O, X, X, X
Cross, Hook, Cross, Hook - L2 + O, X, X, X
Cross, Hook, Rear Uppercut, Lead Uppercut - O, X, X, X
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Exclusive Slugger Combos
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Straight Punch, Uppercut, Lead Hook, Rear Hook- L2 + [], /\, /\, /\
Lunging Overhand Cross, Lead Hook, Rear Hook, Lead Hook- R2 + O, X, X, X
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Power Punches
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Power Punches are devastating shots that can be thrown only when the power
meter is full and only appears in Slugfest mode.
- To throw a power- lunging- rear- uppercut to the head, press X + []
- To throw a power- lunging- cross to the body, press L2 + X + []
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Signature Moves
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Signature moves are a special move that each boxer has. Some signature moves are
offensive, such as one big punch or increase damage given over a short period of
time, others are defensive, such as ones that increase speed or decreases damage
taken over a short period of time. In Career mode, a signature move is earned
by your boxer after he trains enough.
- To perform a signature move with any boxer, press /\ + O
Crashing Hook - A powerful lunging lead hook to the head.
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Rib Buster - A devastating lunging lead hook to the body.
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Sweet Sugar - Similar to a regular flurry attack, but twice as many
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Mega Flurry 1 & 2 - Similar to a regular flurry attack, but twice as many
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targets the body ending with an uppercut to the head.
Sting Like A Bee - A barrage of quick jabs ending in a vicious cross.
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Send Out The Dogs - Three powerful jabs to the head.
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Rising Hammer - The boxer drops into a crouch to duck any high attacks
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Hands Of Stone - This move is "charged" up, during which time the boxer will
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still do a single point of damage. This move lasts for a
short period of time.
Fury - Like Hands of Stone, this move is charged up. After
¯¯¯¯ charging up, the boxer's speed is increased. This speed
effect lasts for 30 seconds.
Huge Uppercut/ - Massive uppercut to the head.
Bolo Punch
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The Warrior - Another charge- up move. After charging up, the boxer
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for a short amount of time.
Thunder Punch - A wind- up cross to the head.
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Body Blaster - A wind- up lead hook to the body.
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Double Body - Two winding lead hooks rather than one. The extra damage
Blaster comes at the expense of speed.
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Rapid Fire - Four hard lead hooks to the head.
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Defense
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Bob Left/Right- L1 + D-Pad Up/Down
Lean Back- L1 + D-Pad Left
Weave Left/Right- L2 + D-Pad Up/Down
Push- L1 + D-Pad Right
Switch your stance- L2 + R1 + R2
Kneel down/stand up from kneel- L1 + L2 + R1 + R2
- A kneel down counts as a knockdown; only kneel down to save yourself from a KO.
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Punching Out of Defense Moves
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Overhand Jab- [] + D-Pad Down (while pressing L1)
Overhand Cross- O + D-Pad Up (while pressing L1)
Lead Uppercut- /\ + D-Pad Up (while pressing L2)
Rear Hook- X + D-Pad Down (while pressing L2)
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Clinch Moves
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Clinch moves are designed to help you escape a clinch and/or punch your
opponent while in the clinch - using any means necessary.
Clinch- L1 + R1
Inside Rear Hook- []
Inside Rear Uppercut- O
Escape a clinch- Tap X rapidly
Head Butt- R1 + R2 + /\
Rabbit Punch- R1 + R2 + []
Kidney Punch- R1 + R2 + X or O
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Taunts and Illegal Moves
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Taunt- SELECT
Head Butt- R1 + R2 + /\
Elbow- R1 + R2 + []
Low Blow- R1 + R2 + X
Kidney Punch- R1 + R2 + O
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Slugfest
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Health Meter - The more energy you have, the less likely you drop.
Power Meter - The power meter records your landed punches. When the meter
is full, a flashing boxing glove will appear next to the power
meter. When the glove is shown, the boxer can throw a power
punch.
See Power Punches!
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Exhibition/Career/Classic
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Health Meter - The more energy you have, the less likely you drop.
Stamina Meter - The stamina meter records your current level of stamina. When
low, punches become less effecive, and your boxer slows down.
As the title for the section indicates, this section is all about the
Heavyweights in Knockout Kings 2000. They tend to pack a little more punch
due to their size. Enjoy!
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4.1 Muhammad Ali
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Career Capsule:
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Ali won the gold medal at the 1960 Rome Olympics as a light heavyweight. He
is conisdered by many experts as the greatest heavyweight who ever lived. He
shocked the world with his stunning upset of Sonny Liston (KO 7) in 1964 and
made nine successful title defenses. He regained the title in '74 and became
the 1st man to win the heavyweight crown three times by beating Leon Spinks
in the rematch (W 15) in '78. He had three classic wars with Joe Frazier,
ending the best trilogy in boxing with the "Thrilla In Manilla" in '75.
Fighting Style:
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"The Greatest" possesses the fastest hands and feet in Heavyweight history.
Besided his lightning quick jabs that sting like a bee, Ali also has probably
one of the hardest chins in the business. He is almost impossible to hit with
just one punch and is an amazing tactical plan on using combatants if you want
to be effective against "The Greatest of All Time."
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4.2 Frank Bruno
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Specialty Punches: Lead Hook (H)
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Jab (H)
Career Capsule:
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Bruno became the 3rd Heavyweight Champion from England with a 12 round
unanimous decision victory in 1995 to clain a portion of the heavyweight title.
Bruno was beoved by the British fans for his gentlemanly manners and outgoing
personality. He also had good skills, but failed against some of the best
heavyweights in the late- 1980s and early- 1990s. He lost a bid for a piece
of the heavyweight title in 1993 to Lennox Lewis, who knocked out Bruno in the
7th round.
Fighting Style:
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Bruno has knockout power setup by his steady, consistent jab. He is also one
of the best conditional heavyweights, able to go into the later rounds against
some of the better heavyweights of today. Try and lay some power on Bruno
early, hoping to catch him off guard.
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4.3 Eric "Butterbean" Esch
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Specialty Punches: Lead Hook (H)
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Overhand Cross (H)
Career Capsule:
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"Butterbean" got his start in boxing through tough-guy competitions. He is one
of the most entertaining boxers today, taking on anyone in a 4 round contest.
Butterbean has had only one professional loss.
Fighting Style:
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Butterbean has tremendous power, and fires off good combinations. Defense is
a glaring area Butterbean lacks. Try and keep your distance in the 1st four
rounds to avoid getting knocked out. Going for points is one path to victory.
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4.4 Jack Dempsey
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Specialty Punches: Lead Hook (H)
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Overhand Cross (H)
Career Capsule:
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Dempsey was the 1st Superstar of boxing in the roaring twenties with his
tenacious, aggressive style. He won the heavyweight title in 1919 by beating
an opponent who outweighed him by 58 pounds and then went on to successfully
defend the title six times. Dempsey was so popular, he participated in the
first million- dollar gate in 1921. Dempsey came from a poor, large family.
He honed his boxing skills working odd jobs in mining and timber camps, often
challenging any man on the street to beat him.
Fighting Style:
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"The Manessa Mauler" is known for his tenacious attack- or- be- attacked style.
Fighting out of a crouch, Dempsey will bob and weave his way toward an
opponent, then spring out at his foe like a coiled cobra. He has great
recovery ability but has trouble dealing with boxers who also posess quick hand
speed and footwork. Watch out for his left hooks to the head and body.
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4.5 Joe Frazier
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Specialty Punches: Lead Hook (H)
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Lunging Lead Hook (H)
Career Capsule:
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Joe Frazier began boxing to lose weight, and eventually became a fine amateur
winning the gold medal at the 1964 Olympics. Frazier later became Heavyweight
Champion and held the title from 1970 to '73, but he is most noted for being
probably the toughest opponent Muhammad Ali ever faced. Frazier handed Ali
his first Pro defeat in "The Fight of The Century" in 1971 taking a 15- round
decision. Frazier floored Ali for only the third time in Ali's career in the
final round of that bout. Their series carried on into '75, concluding with
"The Thrilla in Manilla," when Frazier was unable to answer the bell for the
15th round.
Fighting Style:
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"Smokin" Joe has the most fearsome left hook in Heavyweight history. Because
of his short stature, the 5'11" Frazier will bob and weave his way inside then
hammer away with his devastating hook. He is not noted for his defense, so
take advantage whenever you can by working the jab and throwing combinations.
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4.6 Michael Grant
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Career Capsule:
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Grant is one of the best young Heavyweights to surface in recent years. He
has a couple of significant victories, and is looking to make some headway
among the Heavyweight elite going into the next century. Though he started
boxing late in life, Grant has risen quickly to top- contender status, and
has a promising future.
Fighting Style:
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At 6'7", 250 pounds, Grant can be an overwhelming physical presence in the
ring. He has an 86" reach, with a jab that packs power. Though he owns a
considerable reach advantage over many of his opponents, he often fights inside.
He also has a tendency to fight your fight, so take it to him. Grant does
possess a granite-like chin.
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4.7 Larry Holmes
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Career Capsule:
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Holmes won the Heavyweight title with a 15- round decision over Ken Norton in
1978. Larry defended the title an amazing 16 times. He was a sparring partner
for Muhammad Ali in the early stages of his career and was the dominant
Heavyweight the first half of the 1980s. Larry Holmes took all comers and
reigned the Heavyweight division for seven years.
Fighting Style:
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"The Easton Assasin" has good power, picking away at his opponents with his
bread and butter jab. He shows a quick ability to recover. Also, watch out
for Larry's crushing right cross.
Specialty Punches: Cross (H)
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Lead Hook (H)
Career Capsule:
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Holyfield will go down in boxing history as only the second man besides
Muhammad Ali to win the Heavyweight title three times. A former Cruiserweight
champion, Holyfield won his first title in 1988, lost it in his 4th title
defense in '97, and regained it in '93. When it was believed he was past his
prime, he won a portion of the Heavyweight crown a third time in '96.
Fighting Style:
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"The Real Deal" has a tremendous heart, granite chin, and the ability to absorb
great amounts of punishment. Holyfield's right hand packs a lot of heat. Be
patient and try to catch him late in the fight.
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4.9 Ingemar Johansson
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Career Capsule:
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Johansson won the silver medal in the 1952 Olympics, but was denied the medal
because the Olympic committee questioned his effort in the gold-medal match.
He had a short professional career, sparked by his stunning third- round
knockout of Floyd Patterson to win the Heavyweight title in 1959. he lost his
first title defense, a rematch with Patterson in which he fell by 5th round
knockout. In the third match with Patterson, Johansson knocked down the
champion twice before Patterson recovered to score a 6th round knockout in '61.
Fighting Style:
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"Ingo" relies on a powerful right hand known as the "Hammer of Thor;" this punch
has dropped many opponents. His left hook can do some damage as well. He also
has a strong chin, so don't be surprised if he can take your best punch.
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4.10 Lennox Lewis
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Career Capsule:
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Lewis won the Heavyweight Gold Medal at the 1988 Olympics for Canada. He is a
two- time Heavyweight champion. He won a portion of the Heavyweight crown in
1992, but lost it in his third title defense in a surprising upset but regained
it again in '97.
Fighting Style:
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Lewis possesses one of the most powerful right hands in boxing. For a big man
of 6'5", 245 pounds, he moves extremely well. Watch out for his awesome right
cross and uppercut.
Specialty Punches: Jab (H)
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Cross (H)
Career Capsule:
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Liston was Heavyweight Champion from 1962 to 1964, defeating Floyd Patterson
for the Heavyweight crown in '62 with a first- round knockout. He repeated the
feat against Patterson in '63 in his first title defense. With his power and
boxing skills, Liston was thought to be unbeatable until a kid from Louisville,
Kentucky names Muhammad Ali (then Cassius Clay) beat him in '64 (KO 7), when
Liston claimed a shoulder injury. Liston lost in the controversial rematch in
'65 by first- round knockout to Ali and never fought for a title again.
Fighting Style:
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Liston has an incredibly strong jab, a pulverizing left hook, and good boxing
skills. You'll have to beat him to the punch and move out of trouble,
especially, in the early rounds.
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4.12 Joe Louis
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Career Capsule:
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Born Joseph Louis Barrow, Louis was arguably the greatest Heavyweight ever.
He was a beloved champion who dominated boxing like no other before him, with
a title reign that spanned from the 1930s into the late-1940s. He won the
Heavyweight title in 1937 and retired as the champion in '48. His record 25-
straight title defenses over his 11- year reign still stands today. Louis was
also the first sports superstar with appeal that crossed over racial lines.
With his considerable skills diminished, his final fight resulted in an eight-
round knockout to future Heavyweight Champ Rocky Marciano in 1951. Louis was
knocked down seven times in his first amateur bout, but rarely tasted the canvas
throughout the rest of his boxing life.
Fighting Style:
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"The Brown Bomber" is one of the hardest punchers in Heavyweight history, able
to score a knockout with either hand. He has a super jab and is exceptionally
adaptable. He'll come at you with everything he has.
Career Capsule:
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Marciano is the only Heavyweight Champion to retire undefeated. When he began
his career he was considered too light, too short, and too crude to be a
successful Heavyweight. He ended the career of Joe Louis in 1951 and won the
Heavyweight title in '52, coming back from a first- round knockdown to do so.
He won his first 16 fights by knockout, nine coming in the first round. He
debuted as a Pro in '47, then went back to the amateur ranks before returning
Pro again in '48. Rocky made seven succssful title defenses before he retired
in '55. He died in a plane crash in '69.
Fighting Style:
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"The Brockton Blockbuster" possesses an anvil-like right hand. He also has
the ability ti absorb great amounts of punishment. His crouching style makes
it difficult to hit him. He has a granite chin, although he is prone to cut.
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4.14 Archie Moore
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Specialty Punches: Lead Hook (H)
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Lead Hook (H)
Career Capsule:
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Moore was possibly the best light Heavyweight Champion in the history of
boxing. At 39, an age most boxers think about retirement, Moore finally got
his chance at the title beating Joey Mexin with a dominating 15- round decision.
He held the title for the next six years before moving up to take on Rocky
Marciano for the Heavyweight crown in '55.
Fighting Style:
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"The Old Mongoose" has incredible punching power, but is not just an out- and-
out slugger. With 141 knockouts under his belt, watch out for Moore's pinpoint
punching accuracy. It's the punches that you don't see that will catch you.
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4.15 Ken Norton
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Specialty Punches: Lead Hook (H)
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Overhand Cross (H)
Career Capsule:
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Norton won a portion of the Heavyweight Championship in 1978 when Leon Spinks
refused to fight Norton in 1978. Norton then took Larry Holmes in a classic
15- round war that Holmes won by decision. Norton was only one of two men to
beat Muhammad Ali before "The Greatest" was past his prime, breaking Ali's jaw
in a 12- round decision in San Diego in '73. Norton lost a 12- round split
decision to Ali later that year.
Fighting Style:
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Norton has a pressing style that crowds opponents. Hw will force his way inside
a foe's defenses by bobbing and weaving, then plow away with dangerous left
hooks to the body or right uppercuts to the face. Time his leaping hooks at
the head and try to counter them.
Specialty Punches: Lead Hook (H)
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Lunging Lead Hook (H)
Career Capsule:
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Patterson was the youngest man to win the "undisputed" Heavyweight Championship
when he claimed the title vacated by Rock Marciano with a 5th- round knockout
of Archie Moore in 1956. Patterson defended the Heavyweight crown four times
before he was upset by Ingemar Johannson in 1959. Patterson became the 1st man
to ever regain the Heavyweight title by defeating Johansson in their 2nd
meeting. Patterson siffered a first- round KO loss to Sonny Liston in one of
the shortest fights in '62, then was KO'd again in '63 by Liston in the 1st
round.
Fighting Style:
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Patterson has a unique peek- a- boo style, holding his gloves up close to his
face. He also has very fast hands, featuring a leaping left hook. He has
amazing recooperative ability, getting off the canvas more than any other
Heavyweight champion in history.
Career Capsule:
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Shavers had one of the hardest punches in Heavyweight history. His misfortune
was coming along at a time when the Heavyweight class was at its strongest.
The victory that marked his career was an awesome first- round KO of Ken Norton,
when Norton was still formidable. The victory earned Shavers a title shot
against Larry Holmes. The two put on a classic, with Shavers scoring a
knockdown, only to have Holmes regroup and score an 11th- round TKO.
Fighting Style:
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Shavers has a ploding style and lacks stamina. Watch out for his one- punch
power and try to stay away from him from the opening bell.
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4.18 Leon Spinks
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Specialty Punches: Lead Hook (H)
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Cross (H)
Career Capsule:
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Spinks won the Heavyweight title quicker than anyone in the history of boxing,
beating the legendary Muhammad Ali for the Heavyweight title in only his eighth
professional bout in 1978. Spinks lost the title later that year to Ali in
the rematch. The 1976 Olympic Gold medlist received one more title shot at the
Heavyweight Crown, lasting just three rounds against Larry Holmes. Spinks
fought his last bout in 1995, finally retiring.
Fighting Style:
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Spinks has a busy style, but because of his build, he doesn't have the same
power as bigger Heavyweights. Leon is adept at keeping pressure on his
opponents, so try and hold him off as much as you can. Keep a lookout for his
right hand.
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4.19 David Tua
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Specialty Punches: Lead Hook (H)
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Rear Uppercut (H)
Career Capsule:
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Tua is one of the best young Heavyweights today. Tua won his first 27 fights,
23 by way of KO. His perfect record was interrupted in a tough 12- round loss
in 1997. He won a bronze medal at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, Spain
representing New Zealand.
Fighting Style:
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Tua is an exciting straight- ahead slugger, who is effective with a hooking
style. He has awesome KO power, but struggles with boxers who move. Tua is a
plodding Heavyweight, who gradually wades into approach to get inside. You may
want to guard the right side of your head. Tua likes to stick with his hook.
As the title for the section indicates, this section is all about the
Middleweights in Knockout Kings 2000. They tend to pack a little more punch
than the Lightweights due to their size. Enjoy!
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5.1 Oba Carr
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Specialty Punches: Cross (H)
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Jab (H)
Career Capsule:
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Carr never held a title, but is good enough to compete at a championship level.
All three of his losses have come against world champions: Felix Trinidad, Ike
Quartey, and Oscar De La Hoya. In the Trinidad and Quartey fights, Carr scored
knockdowns. Against De La Hoya, he stayed until the 11th round when "The
Golden Boy" knocked Carr out.
Fighting Style:
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Oba "Motor City" Carr is a seasoned pro who stays with championship- calibur
fighters. He will throw a lot of punches, and has a solid chin. Carr is
vulnerable to big punches. Watch out for his multiple hook combination.
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5.2 Julio Cesar Chavez
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Signature Move: Double Body Blaster
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Specialty Punches: Lead Hook (H)
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Cross (H)
Career Capsule:
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Chavez is one of the all-time greats. He went through his first 86 fights
without a loss. During a 12- year span, Chavez held a portion of the Super
Featherweight, Lightweight, Super Lightweight, and Junior Welterweight titles.
Two of his three loses came against Oscar De La Hoya, who caught Chavez on the
downside of his career. There is no telling what would have resulted if the
two met while Chavez was still in his prime in the mid-1980s to the early
1990s. During that time, Chavez was the best pound- for- pound fighter in the
world.
Fighting Style:
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Chavez has a stable defense and can apply a vicious lef hook to the body. He
does not have one- punch power, but has quick hands. A flaw is Chavez' thin
skin, which makes him cut easily.
Career Capsule:
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The flashy southpaw held a portion of the Junior Lightweight and Lightweight
titles. He capture his fourth belt in 1983 with a 15- round KO victory and
then moved up a weight class and grabbed the Lightweight belt in '86. He
fought for the Junior Welterweight title in '92, losing an 11- round decision
to Julio Cesar Chavez. In '97, he tried for the Welterweight belt against
Oscar De La Hoya but was soundly beaten in 12 rounds. Camacho owns victories
over two ring legends, Roberto Duran and Sugar Ray Leonard, though they came
when they were considerably past their primes. The victory over Leonard was
the last fight of Leonard's career.
Fighting Style:
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Hector "Macho" Camacho is famous for his hit- and- run style. His tactics can
be very frustrating to opponents, but rarely get him in trouble. He has the
speed to run and hide. Try and cut the ring off against the "Macho" man and
expect blasts to the body from time to time.
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5.4 Oscar De La Hoya
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Specialty Punches: Lead Hook (H)
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Lunging Lead Uppercut (H)
Career Capsule:
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De La Hoya won gold at the '92 Olympics in Barcelona and is considered by
boxing experts to the pound- for- pound, one of the best fighters of the 1990s.
He has already claimed titles in four weight divisions: Junior Lightweight,
Lightweight, Junior Welterweight, and Welterweight. He scored his biggest
victory to date with a 12- round, split decision against Ike Quartey in 1999.
He owns a pair of victoried over the great Julio Cesar Chavez.
Fighting Style:
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"The Golden Boy" may exhibit a brawling, in- your- face style. Watch out for
his left hook, the most dangerous weapon in his vast arsenal. Oscar also has
great defensive skills while using his quick reflexes. One strategy is to work
De La Hoya to the body early in the fight to try and slow him down.
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5.5 Roberto Duran
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Specialty Punches: Lead Hook (H)
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Cross (H)
Career Capsule:
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A quick measure of Duran's greatness: When he was 38, the great Panamanian upset
a tough and aggressive opponent to claim a portion of the Middleweight title
in 1989. The 32- year old version of Duran pulled off an upset in '83 to win
a segment of the Junior Middleweight title. Duran mayhem have been the perfect
fighting machine. He held four different titles during his prime, including
handing the amazing Sugar Ray Leonard his first ever Pro defeat in 1980.
Fighting Style:
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The "Hands of Stone" is more than just a power puncher, he is a gifted
tactician, able to counter punch, make opponents miss, and create openings
using angles. However, Duran is most dangerous as a banger. If you apply
spped to your punches, you'll be able to create openings against Duran.
Specialty Punches: Jab (B)
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Lead Hook (B)
Career Capsule:
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Hagler was one of the top Middleweights of all- time, ranking up there with
Sugar Ray Robinson. His intimidating ring demeanor included a shaved head and
goatee. The look struck fear into his opponents. He won the undisputed
Middleweight title in 1980 and held it for six years, defending the crown
twelve times. Hagler won 11 of those 12 defenses by knockout or technical
knockout. He retired after losing a controversial 12- round decision to Sugar
Ray Leonard in 1987 and is currently a populat actor in Europe.
Fighting Style:
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"Marvelous" Marvin Hagler is one of the rare southpaw champions. He has a
tenacious, crowding style, and has the versatility to be both a destructive
puncher and gracious boxer. He has an amazing ability to adapt to different
dtyles, and he can vary his punches. Another strength is Hagler's ability to
fight with left handed or roght handed. It may take you a few rounds to
figure his style.
Specialty Punches: Lead Hook (H)
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Lead Hook (B)
Career Capsule:
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Lamotta won the Middleweight crown in 1949, but is most noted for being the
first fighter to beat Sugar Ray Robinson. Jake met Robinson six times, losing
five times to the man many experts feel was the greatest pound- for- pound
fighter in the hostory of the sport. Though he kept on winning throughout the
'40s, Lamotta was denied a shot at the Middleweight title until '49.
Fighting Style:
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"The Bronx Bull" can endure great punishment and still attack. He is a tough
boxer, but isn't a huge puncher. When Lamotta is good at is tearing an
opponent down with bludgening body shots on the inside. Protect your mid-
section!
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5.8 Sugar Ray Leonard
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Specialty Punches: Jab (H)
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Lead Hook (H)
Career Capsule:
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Leonard captured Olympic Gold and the hearts of American in 1976. He is the
only man to win titles in five different weight divisions: Welterweight,
Junior Middleweight, Middleweight, Super Middleweight, and Light Heavyweight.
He is most noted for his rematch with Roberto Duran in 1980, a fight that
avenged his first career loss. Then he came out of semi- retirement to upset
Marvin Hagler in 1987 to win a version of the Middleewight belt.
Fighting Style:
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"Sugar" Ray Leonard is fast, powerful, and stylish. All of those skills blend
together to make Leonard a very dangerous fighter. He is most effective as a
boxer, but can slug it out when needed. Time your punches and you may catch
Ray off guard.
Specialty Punches: Cross (H)
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Lead Hook (B)
Career Capsule:
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McKart was making good movement in the Junior Middleweight class when he
suffered a serious setback with a 12- round decision loss to a good opponent
in 1996. Since then, he has made decent strides to get back to the Junior
Middleweight title picture with a group of victories.
Fighting Style:
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McKart has a busy style and is more of a boxer than a slugger. He has trouble
dealing with big hitters, but is good enough to get you in the late rounds.
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5.10 Ike Quartey
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Specialty Punches: Jab (H)
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Lead Hook (H)
Career Capsule:
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Quartey held a portion of the Welterweight title before giving it up for the
big bucks of fighting Oscar De La Hoya for his respecitive Welterweight crown.
Not as well known to boxing fans as De La Hoya, Quartey still puts on an
impressive show. He knocked down "The Golden Boy" but eventually lost in a 12-
round split decision.
Fighting Style:
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Ike "Bazooka" Quartey is one of the most devastating punchers in boxing today.
He has excellent one- punch power, and outstanding boxing skills. Able to fire
punches at various angles, Quartey does have a tendency to brawl, often losing
track of his defense. He has a suspect chin.
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5.11 David Reid
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Career Capsule:
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Reid was the lone American to win an Olympic Gold medal at the 1996 Atlanta
Games, scoring a one- punch knockout in the final round. He captured a title
much quicker than anyone expected. He won a portion of the Super Welterweight
title in March 1999, and has built to record with impressive victoried over a
string of veterans.
Fighting Style:
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Reid has a powerful right hand, the weapon he used to secure Olympic Gold and
a world title. He has a good work rate, able to dart in and out of an
opponent's punching range while firing off quick combinations.
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5.12 Ray Robinson
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Specialty Punches: Jab (H)
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Lead Hook (H)
Career Capsule:
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Robinson is considered by most boxing experts as the greatest pound- for- pound
boxer who ever lived. Robinson won the Middleweight title a record five times,
ruling the division off- and- on from 1950 to 1958. Robinson faced the tough
Jake Lamotta six times, winning five of the classic duels. He won the
Welterweight title in 1946 and defended that crown four times before fighting
for the vacant Middleweight belt in 1950. He tried to win the Light Heavyweight
title in '52, but after dominating most of the fight, he wilted from exhaustion
in the 14th, the only time he was stopped. Walker Smith was Robinson's real
name. He adopted the name Ray Robinson when he subbed for him during an amateur
fight.
Fighting Style:
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"Sugar Ray" is known for his graceful style, pin point punching accuracy, and
his power. He possesses the unique combination of incredible hand speed and
devastating KO power. He has an unswerving toughness, outstanding ring
generalship, and an ability to absorb punishment.
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5.13 Fernando Vargas
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Specialty Punches: Jab (H)
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Lead Hook (B)
Career Capsule:
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Vargas is one of the best young boxers in the world today. He became the second
Olympian from the class of 1996 to secure a world title. His impressive 16 KOs
in his first 16 fights includes winning a portion of the Junior Middleweight
belt. Vargas chopped down a slid, hard- nosed veteran to claim the title.
Fighting Style:
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"Ferocious" Fernando Vargas is a strong puncher who mixes his boxing skills with
his ability to slug. He also has good footwork and varies his punches well.
If he has one flaw, it may be his lack of endurance, simply because he has not
gone more than seven rounds in his first 16 bouts.
Specialty Punches: Jab (H)
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Lead Hook (B)
Career Capsule:
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Whitaker may be one of the best boxers of this century. He held titles in four
different divisions: A three- time title holder as a Lightweight, 2- time
Junior Welterweight, and won portions of the Welterweight and Junior
Middleweight classes. The first "Real loss of his career came in 1999 against
Felix Trinidad after coming back from a lengthy layoff. He lost a highly
disputed 12- round decision to Oscar De La Hoya and fought to a controversial
draw with Julio Cesar Chavez.
Fighting Style:
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"Sweet Pea" may be the best defensive boxer of all- time. This southpaw has an
ability to make people miss with subtle shakes of his head. He also possesses
one of the quickest and deadliest jabs in the business. He can frustrate
opponents into making mistakes, then seize control of a bout when he has a foe
in trouble.
As the title for the section indicates, this section is all about the
Lightweights in Knockout Kings 2000. They tend to pack a little less punch
than the Heavyweights and Middleweights due to their size. Enjoy!
Specialty Punches: Lead Hook (H)
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Cross (H)
Career Capsule:
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Arguello held titles in three different weight classes, ruling the
Featherweight, Super Featherweight, and Lightweight divisions. He won his first
title in '74 and surrendered that in 1977 when he could no longer make the
weight. His move to Super Featherweight meant more success, winning a title in
that division in '78. Arguello began the 1980s securing his third belt, the
Lightweight title in '81.
Fighting Style:
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"Flaco De Explosivo" possesses great power and great endurance. He has an
ability to summon an extra gain in the later rounds to pull out victories, so
plan on pacing yourself from the start. Watch out for his Right Cross and
Uppercut.
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6.2 Mark Johnson
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Specialty Punches: Jab (H)
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Lead Hook (B)
Career Capsule:
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"Too Sharp" is a two- division world champion, taking portions of the Flyweight
and Junior Bantamweight titles. He was pound- for- pound onf of the best
fighters in the world during the latter part of the 1990s.
Fighting Style:
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"Too Sharp" has an exciting, quicksilver style. he has fast hands, fast feet,
and often carves up opponents with brilliant, pinpoint salvos. He also has
good power. If Johnson suffers from flaw, it's his tendency to get easily bored
and lose focus. If there is a lull in the action, go to work!
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6.3 Kevin Kelley
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Specialty Punches: Jab (H)
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Lead Hook (B)
Career Capsule:
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Kelley won a portion of the Featherweight title in 1994 and defended it three
times. He is still active today, though nearing the end of what has been a
distinguished career. He won his first 41 fights including the Featherweight
crown. His first loss came in his third title defense match and fought an 11-
round KO.
Fighting Style:
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"The Flushing Flash" has a busy, sometimes explosive style that would spell an
easy end for opponents. many of his fights end by way of KO inside of ten
rounds. His chin can be somewhat suspect, as can his endurance. Kelley likes
to go to the body with flurries.
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6.4 Danny Lopez
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Specialty Punches: Cross (H)
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Lead Hook (B)
Career Capsule:
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Lopez was Featherweight champion for four years (1976 to '80) and was appealing
for his go- fo- broke style. Lopez' fights usually ended in a KO or stoppage.
Fighting Style:
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"Little Red" Lopez is an exciting, standup, straight- up righthanded puncher
with awesome KO power. Lopez' fights are so exciting because he often engages
in all- or- nothing affairs. He is almost impossible to miss. He suffered his
share of knokdowns in title fights, but his powerful right hand often bails him
out of trouble. He has problems with finesse boxers who move well.
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6.5 Ray Mancini
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Career Capsule:
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Mancini was a media favorite in the early 1980s. A good looking kid with a
nice personality, Mancini captured a portion of the Lightweight title in 1982,
after pushing Alexis Arguello to the 14th round in an unsuccessful title bid
in '81.
Fighting Style:
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Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini is a sugger who depends on his strength to win. He
bunches his punches and is an excellent in-fight, meaning he fights well very
close to his opponent. He has a strong left hook, and will sneak in an
occasional head butt. Mancini has trouble dealing with technically sound
fighters, so be patient and work your jab and combinations.
Specialty Punches: Lead Hook (B)
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Jab (B)
Career Capsule:
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Manfredy is one of the most unique boxers today. He is considered one of the
best Lightweights in the world. manfredy suffered a major setback in 1999,
getting blown out in a Super Featherweight title match in 2 rounds. Manfredy
felt the fight had been stopped prematurely, but rebounded nicely with a 10-
round decision over a tough opponent later in the year. manfredy has survived
12 automobile accidents.
Fighting Style:
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Angel "El Diablo" Manfredy has a reckless style, smothering opponents with a
torrent of punches. he is tough, though he has average qickness. He has a
decent chin, which added to his heart, make him very formidable. One of his
flaws is he is susceptible to speed.
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6.7 Floyd Mayweather Jr.
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Specialty Punches: Jab (H)
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Lead Hook (H)
Career Capsule:
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At the age of 22, Mayweather has emerged as a superstar in the latter part of
the 1990s. He became the first Olympian from the class of 1996 to win a
World Championship, tearing apart a seasonal veteran. Then, for his first
title defense, Mayweather took on the challenging Angel "El Diablo" Manfredy
and successfully defended his crown.
Fighting Style:
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"Pretty Boy" Floyd has a fine blend of boxing ability and power. He knows how
to punch from angles effectively, and has exceptional footwork and hand speed.
If there are any flaws, he can sometimes lose concentration in the ring and
leave openings.
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6.8 Barry McGuigan
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Specialty Punches: Lead Hook (H)
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Overhand Cross (H)
Career Capsule:
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Barry McGuigan won a piece of the Featherweight title in 1985 with a dramatic
15- round victory. The spindly McGuigan captured the heart of Ireland with
his gutsy approach to the sweet science. He won the Featherweight title when
he was 24 and had several successful title defences.
Fighting Style:
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The "Clones Cyclone" has considerable power in both hands, and considerable
heart. He has a pressing, forward style, always thinking of attacking. His
defense comes in his offense - he can take a pounding and still keep coming.
Another strength of McGuigan is his endless endurance tank. However, he does
have problems with boxers who can move.
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6.9 Erik Morales
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Specialty Punches: Jab (H)
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Cross (H)
Career Capsule:
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Morales is one of the most exciting boxers in the world today. He won a portion
of the Junior Featherweight title at the age of 21 and has successfully defended
the belt six times. The last time Morales went the distance was in 1993. He
beat a very seasoned veteran to claiim the title with an 11- round KO. Morales'
goal is to be the next Julio Cesar Chavez.
Fighting Style:
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Morales has a pressing, attacking stlye that can smother an opponent. He
constantly moves forward, and possesses KO power with either hand. His first
six title defenses were devastating victories by way of KO.
Specialty Punches: Lead Hook (H)
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Rear Uppercut (H)
Career Capsule:
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Mosely could emerge as the new pound- for- pound king as the new millennium
emerges. He has soundly beaten all challengers. He won a portion of the
Lightweight title in 1997 and scored five KO victories in his first five
title defenses.
Fighting Style:
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"Sugar Shane" has great boxing ability, superior hand speed and footwork. He
can throw a variety of punches from different angles, and also has one- punch
power that can land with remarkable accuracy. Don't waste your energy and pick
your shots carefully.
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6.11 Carlos Navarro
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Specialty Punches: Jab (H)
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Lead Hook (H)
Career Capsule:
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Navarro has a very limited pro career thus far, though he is one of the young
fighters to watch in the Junior Featherweight class. He stepped up to fight
at Featherweight for the 1996 United States Olympic trials. Through the early
portion of his career he has displayed a good KO punch. He had a 122-12 record
as an amateur, and was ranked number two pound- for- pound by the United States
Amateur Boxing Organization entering the '96 games.
Fighting Style:
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He has an awkward, southpaw style, but has one- punch KO power. Be careful
early in the fight. Extending Navarro into the later rounds isn't a bad
strategy.
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6.12 Sean O'Grady
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Career Capsule:
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O'Grady won a portion of the Lightweight championship in 1981, and held the
title for two years before losing in an upset in '83. With his boyish looks,
affable personality and intelligence, O'Grady was a media darling throughout
the late 1970s and into the early 1980s. O'Grady parlayed his appeal into
becoming one of the more well- known boxing analysts today.
Fighting Style:
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"The Bubble Gum Kid" is a technically sound kid with some power. He likes to
attack the body, then work his way up. He has outstanding endurance and has a
high work rate. O'Grady possesses tremendous heart and a solid chin
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6.13 Pedro Pena
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Career Capsule:
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Pena is one of the brightest Junior Bantamweights coming up today. His 14-0
record is a reflection. He compiled a 47-3 record as he was working his way
toward a place on the 1996 United States Olympic Team, but an injury sustained
in the first round of the Olympic trials forced Pena to withdraw and end his
hopes of Olympic Gold. So far as a pro, Pena seems to have people taking
notice again. He started increasing his competition in the latter stages of
1998, and won his 13th and 14th pro bouts by decision, reaching 10 rounds in
both fights.
Fighting Style:
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Pena has a quicksilver, active style. he likes to press opponents, and shows
good versatility. Try and smother Pena with jabs and don't let him get his
timing down. Let him come to you and time your counter shots.
Specialty Punches: Lead Hook (H)
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Lead Hook (B)
Career Capsule:
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Pryor was the Junior Welterweight champ from 1980 through 1985, defending the
title successfully eight times. He scored KOs in 22 of his first 24 fights.
After winning a version of rhe Junior Welterweight belt in 1980; Pryor's
defining moment came in an unforgettable 14- round war with Alexis Arguello in
'82. He defeated Arguello again in '83 and announced his retirement. He
returned in '84 to win another Junior Welterweight title, but lost the crown in
'85 due to inactivity. He is considered one of the greatest Junior
Welterweights ever.
Fighting Style:
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"The Hawk" has an ability to punch forever. He kiles to throw a lot of
combinations. He also has a steel chin, able to stand up to the hardest shots.
One strategy is to time your attack after Pryor unleashes one of his combos.
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6.15 Danny Romero
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Signature Move: Double Body Blaster
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Specialty Punches: Lead Hook (H)
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Jab (H)
Career Capsule:
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Romero is a two- time champion, holding portions of the Flyweight and Junior
Bantamweight belts. At the age of 20, Romero took the Flyweight title in 1993,
then claimed the Junior Bantamweight belt the following year. His career took
a serious detour when he met the experienced Johnny Tapia in 1997, losing a one-
sided 12- round decision.
Fighting Style:
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Romero has an exciting, brawling style. He likes to crowd opponents with his
shoulders and arms, then plow away with ripping power shots to the body. He
has a tendency to get over- anxious, and reaches with his punches, opening
him up to counter- shots.
The Classic Fights section of the game is a nice idea. In a way, you can go
back and rewrite history. You get to relive some of the best fights in boxing
history in Knockout Kings 2000.
Here is the list of matches you can choose from:
- Muhammad Ali - Joe Frazier 09/30/75
- Roberto Duran - Sugar Ray Leonard 06/20/80
- Sugar Ray Leonard - Marvin Hagler 04/06/87
- Sugar Ray Robinson - Jake Lamotta 02/14/51
- Aaron Pryor - Alexis Arguello 11/12/82
- Muhammad Ali - Ken Norton 09/28/76
- Rocky Marciano - Archie Moore 09/21/55
- Larry Holmes - Ken Norton 06/09/78
- Floyd Patterson - Ingemar Johansson 03/13/61
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boring and it just takes more time to type them in here. If you wish to cheat,
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- GameSages (http://sages.ign.com)
- Al Amaloo and Game Winners (http://www.gamewinners.com) for posting this FAQ.
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- Dave and Cheat Code Central (http://www.cheatcc.com) for posting this FAQ.
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British Bulldog
Faarooq
Kane
Goldust
Triple H
Mankind
The Rock
Ahmed Johnson
Bret Hart
Owen Hart
Sue
The Undertaker
PC - Age of Empires
Age of Empires: The Rise of Rome (Add-on Pack)
Age of Empires II: Age of Kings
Age of Empires II: The Conquerers (Add-on Pack)
Caesar III - Building Guide
Pharaoh
Sid Meier's Alien Crossfire
- Fictional Story
Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri
- Dialogue Guide
- Fictional Story
Go to http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/recognition/2717.html for an up- to- date
list.
I hope you enjoyed the guide. This guide is Copyright 1999- 2000 Jim
Chamberlin. You can't copyright facts, only style. If you would like me to
include something else in the guide, then e- mail me at the address at the
beginning of the guide. Make sure you just didn't overlook it and missed it.
Also there will also be a guide for each of the groups, which will have
information about which technologies they have and which ones they lack. These
won't appear for awhile, since I'm extremely busy right now. If you would like
to add anything, let me know. This guide hasn't been proofread so there are
mistakes in there, so let me know if you find any. If you wish to post this to
your site, ask me first.
