Heavyweight Champ Master System box art

Sega Master System · Sports

Heavyweight Champ

SystemSega Master System
Released1991
GenreSports
DeveloperSims
PublisherSEGA
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut

Developed by Sims and published by SEGA, Heavyweight Champ arrived on the Sega Master System in 1991 as a sports game.

It landed about 5 years into the Master System's life. Other notable Master System releases from 1991 include Sonic the Hedgehog, Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse and Golden Axe Warrior.

Sims also made Master of Darkness, Ninja Gaiden and Tom & Jerry: The Movie for the Master System.

Heavyweight Champ 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 Master System hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Heavyweight Champ gameplay screenshot on Master System
In-game screenshot (Master System)

Heavyweight Champ cheats & codes

5 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:

Infinite Health P100C1-28A0
Infinite Time - Seconds (One's Digit)00C1-3309
No Health P200C1-2900
Automatic T.K.O.00C4-220A
Infinite Points00C1-1C09

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Heavyweight Champ walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Master System games today

The Master System library is full of colorful arcade-style games that are easy to pick up. Many titles also appear in Sega's official compilations.

Heavyweight Champ FAQ

When did Heavyweight Champ come out on the Master System?

Heavyweight Champ was released for the Sega Master System in 1991.

Who made Heavyweight Champ?

It was developed by Sims and published by SEGA.

Is Heavyweight Champ multiplayer?

Yes. Heavyweight Champ supports up to 2 players.

How long does Heavyweight Champ take to play?

As a sports game, Heavyweight Champ 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.

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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