"Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out" was my entire childhood. The New York Post did a piece on how the famous game became so popular. One fun tidbit from the article discloses how much Tyson actually got paid for the gig...

quote:
The first Nintendo version of the game didn’t include Tyson — Super Macho Man was the final opponent in the limited-edition giveaway — but Nintendo of America president Minoru Arakawa became so impressed with the Brooklyn native after watching one of his 1986 bouts that Tyson’s likeness was secured for a three-year period, for a reported $50,000.

The bargain deal was signed shortly before Tyson became the youngest heavyweight champion in history, and when the game was then released, the perfect final boss — 31-0 in reality at the time — was in place.

read more here.

Filed Under: Boxing/MMA

Mike Tyson Looking Fast In Latest Training Video Prior To Jake Paul Fight

Meet the Professional Fighters League's Newest Signing...Melissa "Statick" Balic

Ryan Garcia Seen In Miami With 2 Different Women Days After Engagement To Porn Star

MMA Fighter Decides To Kick Ring Girl In Butt Right Before Fight

18 Comments

Recent Oldest Top

You must be logged in to comment. |

pleading the fifth•81 months

Took me nearly a summer when I was off during college to beat Tyson. I dusted the NES off and finally did it. It's basically trial and error until you learn the exact timing of his punches. I still have yet to beat Ninja Gaiden however.

Mouche337•81 months

For those who have yet to beat it, you can buy it for $5 on Nintendo shop if you have a 3DS. Tyson is not at the end (Mr. Dream) but it is essentially the exact game.

I am GLORIOUS•81 months

I played that game for a month straight til I finally beat it. I barely ate or slept. Damn you Bald Bull and Mr. Sandman

Bob Sacamano•81 months

Up up down down left right left right BA start!!

Jwils•81 months

That was for Super Contra wasn't it?

DannyB•81 months

That is the Konami code that was used in Contra to get 99 lives and used in a lot of other games made by Konami as a cheat.

CapperVin•81 months

007 373 5963

Breauxfessor•81 months

i will never forget those numbers