Evander Holyfield's 'Real Deal' Boxing Game Gear box art

Sega Game Gear · Sports

Evander Holyfield's 'Real Deal' Boxing

SystemSega Game Gear
GenreSports
DeveloperNovotrade
PublisherSEGA
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut

Evander Holyfield's 'Real Deal' Boxing is a sports game released for the Sega Game Gear, developed by Novotrade and published by SEGA.

Novotrade also made Ecco: The Tides of Time, Ecco The Dolphin and Garfield: Caught in the Act for the Game Gear.

Evander Holyfield's 'Real Deal' Boxing supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the Game Gear hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing Evander Holyfield's 'Real Deal' Boxing is like

Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.

Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Evander Holyfield's 'Real Deal' Boxing gameplay screenshot on Game Gear
In-game screenshot (Game Gear)

Evander Holyfield's 'Real Deal' Boxing cheats & codes

3 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Infinite Gloves (Health)00D2-389D

See all Evander Holyfield's 'Real Deal' Boxing cheats

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Evander Holyfield's 'Real Deal' Boxing FAQ

Who made Evander Holyfield's 'Real Deal' Boxing?

It was developed by Novotrade and published by SEGA.

Is Evander Holyfield's 'Real Deal' Boxing multiplayer?

Yes. Evander Holyfield's 'Real Deal' Boxing supports up to 2 players.

How long does Evander Holyfield's 'Real Deal' Boxing take to play?

As a sports game, Evander Holyfield's 'Real Deal' Boxing typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

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