Evander Holyfield's Real Deal Boxing Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Sports

Evander Holyfield's Real Deal Boxing

SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1992
GenreSports
DeveloperAcme Animation
PublisherSEGA
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

Developed by Acme Animation and published by SEGA, Evander Holyfield's Real Deal Boxing arrived on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1992 as a sports game.

It landed about 3 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1992 include Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Lemmings and Streets of Rage 2. Among the 208 Genesis sports games in our database, it ranks #21 by legacy score.

Acme Animation also made David Robinson's Supreme Court and Greatest Heavyweights for the Genesis.

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

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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.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

Evander Holyfield's Real Deal Boxing cheats & codes

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

Infinite Health P1FFF1A5:99
No Health P2/CPUFFF223:00

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Evander Holyfield's Real Deal Boxing walkthroughs & guides

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Evander Holyfield's Real Deal Boxing FAQ

When did Evander Holyfield's Real Deal Boxing come out on the Genesis?

Evander Holyfield's Real Deal Boxing was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1992.

Who made Evander Holyfield's Real Deal Boxing?

It was developed by Acme Animation 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.

Read more about Evander Holyfield's Real Deal Boxing on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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