George Foreman's KO Boxing NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · Sports

George Foreman's KO Boxing

SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1992
GenreSports
DeveloperBeam Software
PublisherAcclaim
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut

Developed by Beam Software and published by Acclaim, George Foreman's KO Boxing arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992 as a sports game.

It landed about 7 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1992 include Mega Man 4, Mega Man 5 and Yoshi's Cookie.

Beam Software also made Star Wars, Back to the Future and Back to the Future Part II & III for the NES.

George Foreman's KO 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 NES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

George Foreman's KO Boxing gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

George Foreman's KO Boxing cheats & codes

22 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:

Opponents Become HarmlessUUUYYY
Easy/Hard OpponentsEEEYYY
Easy ModeKKKYYY
Ghostly OpponentsSSSYYY
Any One Of These Will Give Different Colour PatternsPOZEAK YOZEAK NOZEAK VOZEAK KOZEAK LOZEAK

See all George Foreman's KO Boxing cheats

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Playing NES games today

NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.

George Foreman's KO Boxing FAQ

When did George Foreman's KO Boxing come out on the NES?

George Foreman's KO Boxing was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992.

Who made George Foreman's KO Boxing?

It was developed by Beam Software and published by Acclaim.

Is George Foreman's KO Boxing multiplayer?

Yes. George Foreman's KO Boxing supports up to 2 players.

How long does George Foreman's KO Boxing take to play?

As a sports game, George Foreman's KO 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.

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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