Punch-Out!!, released in 1987 for the NES, is a fast-paced boxing game where you play as the underdog hero Little Mac, rising through the ranks of the World Video Boxing Association. You’ll face off against a colorful and unforgettable cast of opponents, each with their own quirks, weaknesses, and tells. Originally released as Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out!!, later versions replaced Iron Mike with Mr. Dream, but the gameplay and spirit stayed the same: pure reflex-based fun. Why Punch-Out!! is still a knockout: 🥊 Iconic opponents like Glass Joe, King Hippo, Piston Honda, Bald Bull, and Soda Popinski 🧠 Puzzle-box combat—each fighter is a pattern to learn and counter ⏱️ Precision and timing over brute strength 🎵 Legendary training music and sound effects that stick with you 🕹️ Tight, responsive controls perfect for the NES 💪 Montage sequences showing Little Mac training with Doc Louis 👑 Boss fight with Mike Tyson or Mr. Dream that still haunts players to this day Punch-Out!! turned boxing into a strategic, character-driven, reflex-testing masterpiece. This video features the intro, gameplay highlights, and some of the game’s best fighters.