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Knockout Kings 2002 Xbox
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Metascore
78 out of 100

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User Score
9.4 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 5 Ratings

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  • Summary: Knockout Kings 2002 features an all-new game engine with the fastest, most intense boxing action in the series. Lace up the gloves, throw in the mouthpiece, and experience the thrills of boxing's biggest moments, most devastating combinations, dazzling footwork, crushing blows and the best looking boxers ever. A long list of champions allows fight fans to create countless dream bouts with such legendary fighters as Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, Roberto Duran, and Sugar Ray Leonard along with current greats--Felix Trinidad, Lennox Lewis, Oscar De La Hoya, and many more.… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. Hot Games
    100
    All said and done, Knockout Kings 2002 does not have a contender in sight, leaving it as the definite king of the ring.
  2. Cincinnati Enquirer
    90
    The most intense and realistic boxing simulation ever created thanks to its deep and challenging game play, responsive controls, cutting-edge visuals, and something not enough boxing games have: emotion.
  3. TotalGames.net
    70
    Visually the game is competent, but having seen the PS2 version, we were disappointed to discover that this Xbox port looks nigh on identical.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. AlexS.
    10
    Simply the perfect boxing game and probably the best XBOX game yet.
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  2. J.C.
    10
    This is the game that got me to buy an Xbox! Knowlege of boxing helps. The jab for instance is under powered in some fighters but is still a neccesity for a winning combo punch. Also, each fighter has one 'speciality' type shot that truly match the skills of the real fighter. … Expand
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  3. JesseS.
    10
    This is the funnest boxing game since punchout and victorious boxers. The collision detection on KO replays is a little off sometimes but for me thats easily overlooked. This game is an absolute riot with 2 people once you get the hang of it. My bro in law (a librarian) loves it so you will too.… Expand
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