Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!!
NES Game Guide
You are Little Mac, a lightweight boxer from the Bronx who is working his way through the WVBA boxing tournament to become the champion. With your trainer Doc Louis by your side, take out your opponents by discovering their weaknesses and taking advantage of them.
Each boxer uses a different strategy, and it's up to you to figure out their moves and how to avoid them. You can also power up Star Punches that deal more damage and can be used to win games quickly.
The final champion of the WVBA is real-life boxer Mike Tyson. However, he only appears in the original NES release. Later versions replaced him with the fictional Mr. Dream.
Characters
Little Mac
A 17-year-old fighter from the Bronx. What he lacks in height, he makes up for with his tenacious fighting spirit.
Doc Louis
An ex-heavyweight boxer, big in the U.S. back in 1954. Following a chance meeting, Doc took Mac under his wing, training him to become the champ. He provides Mac with support and advice between rounds.
Referee Mario
Visiting from the Mushroom Kingdom, Mario appears as the referee. If a boxer hits the canvas, he appears to count down to a KO or TKO.
Minor Circuit
Glass Joe
Joe is your first opponent. His bout with Little Mac may be his last before he retires from boxing for good.
| Record | 1 win, 99 losses, 1 KO |
|---|---|
| From | Paris, France |
| Age | 38 |
| Weight | 110 lbs. |
Von Kaiser
The German Steel Machine is a boxing instructor at a military academy. As the oldest boxer in the WVBA, his speed isn't what it used to be.
| Record | 23 wins, 13 losses, 10 KOs |
|---|---|
| From | Berlin, Germany |
| Age | 42 |
| Weight | 144 lbs. |
Piston Honda
Japan's Number One is the first truly serious contender you will face. Many challengers have fallen to his Honda Rush attack, but if you can find a way to counter it, then he's going down.
| Record | 26 wins, 1 loss, 18 KOs |
|---|---|
| From | Tokyo Japan |
| Age | 28 |
| Weight | 174 lbs. |
Major Circuit
Don Flamenco
This Spanish romantic has an outrageous ego. After dancing his way into the ring, he will taunt you into letting down your guard for his Flamingo Uppercut.
| Record | 22 wins, 3 losses, 9 KOs |
|---|---|
| From | Madrid, Spain |
| Age | 23 |
| Weight | 152 lbs. |
King Hippo
The chief of his own island in the South Pacific, King Hippo is the very definition of heavyweight. However, if you can discover his weak spot and take him down, he won't be getting back up.
| Record | 18 wins, 9 losses, 18 KOs |
|---|---|
| From | Hippo Island, South Pacific |
| Age | unknown |
| Weight | unknown |
Great Tiger
An incredible magician from India who uses his skills of illusion in the ring. The Tiger Punch causes him to seemingly teleport around the ring, landing punches.
| Record | 24 wins, 5 losses, 3 KOs |
|---|---|
| From | Bombay, India |
| Age | 29 |
| Weight | 132 lbs. |
Bald Bull
The reckless Bald Bull from Turkey is known for his devastating Bull Charge. Move out of the way or he'll take you down in one hit. If you can counter it though, Bald Bull is done for.
| Record | 34 wins, 4 losses, 29 KOs |
|---|---|
| From | Istanbul, Turkey |
| Age | 36 |
| Weight | 298 lbs. |
World Circuit
Piston Honda (Rematch)
Piston Honda is more defensive in his second fight. He still telegraphs his attacks by wiggling his eyebrows. After he throws an uppercut, throw some jabs to deal some damage.
Soda Popinski
Nobody's sure if that's really soda pop he's drinking. Popinski's lightning fast uppercuts and jabs make him a force to be reckoned with.
| Record | 33 wins, 2 losses, 24 KOs |
|---|---|
| From | Moscow, U.S.S.R. |
| Age | 35 |
| Weight | 237 lbs. |
Bald Bull (Rematch)
Bald Bull hasn't updated his fighting technique much. However, he is now impossible to knock down with a regular punch. You will need to counter his Bull Charge or use a Star Uppercut while he's stunned to knock him down.
Don Flamenco (Rematch)
Don Flamenco is faster and more aggressive in his second fight. Towards the end of Round 1 and until the end of Round 2, he will block all your punches and wait for you to get tired before attacking.
Hailing from Philadelphia, Mr. Sandman's trademark uppercut, the Dreamland Express, is so strong it's said you might not wake up again.
| Record | 27 wins, 2 losses, 21 KOs |
|---|---|
| From | Philadelphia PA, U.S.A. |
| Age | 31 |
| Weight | 284 lbs. |
Super Macho Man
The egotistical celebrity bodybuilder from Hollywood, who claims to be 27 years old. His Macho Spin Punch can clothesline Little Mac to the canvas in no time.
| Record | 35 wins, 0 losses, 29 KOs |
|---|---|
| From | Hollywood CA, U.S.A. |
| Age | 27 |
| Weight | 242 lbs. |
The Dream Bout
Mike Tyson
You've become the World Champion, and now you only have one more challenge: the real life World Heavyweight Champion, Mike Tyson. His punches are so heavy, they can take you down in one hit. Dodge with care and time your jabs to stand a chance.
| Record | 31 wins, 0 losses, 27 KOs |
|---|---|
| From | Catskill NY, U.S.A. |
| Age | 21 |
| Weight | 220 lbs. |
Mr. Dream
In the Punch-Out!! featuring Mr. Dream version, the Dream Fight is against the fictional Mr. Dream, rather than Mike Tyson. The two fight in the same way, and are both undefeated.
| Record | 99 wins, 0 losses, 99 KOs |
|---|---|
| From | Dreamland |
| Age | unknown |
| Weight | 235 lbs. |
Secrets
Play "Another World Circuit"
On the password entry screen, enter 135-792-468 and with the cursor on the final number press A + B + SELECT. You will begin the Another World Circuit, a secret circuit that can only be reached using this password.
You must fight through 9 fighters in a row without losing a single match, or you are forced to retire and start over from the beginning. The fighter line-up is:
- King Hippo
- Great Tiger
- Bald Bull
- Piston Honda
- Soda Popinski
- Don Flamenco
- Mr. Sandman
- Super Macho Man
- Mike Tyson / Mr. Dream
View Credits
On the password entry screen, enter 106-113-012 and with the cursor on the final number press A + B + SELECT. You can now watch the staff credits for the game.
Nintendo Phone Numbers
On the password entry screen, enter one of the following numbers, and the game will play back a busy phone signal.
- 800-422-2602 – Nintendo of America Fun Club / Customer Service phone number
- 206-882-2040 – Nintendo of America Service Department phone number
- 075-541-6113 – Nintendo Co., Ltd. Kyoto Office phone number
