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Ready to Rumble

Publisher: Midway
Genre: Fighting
Release: 9.9.99
Players: 2
Net Support: Yes
Jump Pack Support: Yes

This boxing game for the Dreamcast makes fools out of any developer who tried to make a boxing game for any other system. It runs smooth just like any other Dreamcast game. To get see some pictures or movies of the game click here.

Here's the lowdown on the characters (courtesy dreamcast.ign.com).

Selene Strike
Bio
Hometown: Brasilia, Brazil
Weight: 130 lbs
Height: 6’2”
Reach: 80”
Age: 24
Selene is without a doubt, pound-for-pound, one of the best female boxers in the world today. Her graceful technique is backed by lethal power, particularly with her potent straight and right hook. Not particularly fast, this young veteran makes up for her lack of speed with awesome toe to toe tactics.

Boris “The Bear” Knokimov
Bio
Hometown: Zadar, Croatia
Weight: 220 lbs
Height: 6’ 3”
Reach: 73”
Age: 30
Boris is a folk hero in his country, along with being a living legend all across Eastern Europe. He is arguably one of the most complete fighters in the circuit with both inside and outside attacks. With the support of the best Olympic coaches and gyms in Croatia, Boris trains intensely for every fight, believing that he will never let his country down.

Nat Daddy
Bio
Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada
Weight: 225 lbs
Height: 6’ 9”
Reach: 100”
Age: 25
Intimidating and with an awe-inspiring presence, Nat has arrived in the boxing scene as one of the largest figures in the sport physically and professionally. Relying on his super-long reach and frightening agility, he is regarded as a legitimate contender despite his somewhat limited arsenal of punches. Still, one can’t help but think that someday he could take the championship belt by force.

Salua
Bio
Hometown: Waipahu, Oahu
Weight: 358 lbs
Height: 6’0”
Reach: 77”
Age: 33
Salua is a former sumo wrestler who originally came from Hawaii but later moved to Japan to take on the world’s greatest sumo wrestlers. After becoming grand champion, Salua was concerned with the lack of recognition sumo receives from the rest of the world. A consummate disciplinarian in a relentless pursuit in developing and refining his skill, he enters boxing and leaves his championship behind in an attempt to represent and bring respect to the sport he loves.

Tank Thrasher
Bio
Hometown: Guntersville, Alabama
Weight: 270 lbs
Height: 6’4”
Reach: 80”
Age: 31
Tank used to fight in the extreme sport of crocodile rodeo but soon got bored from the “lack of serious competition”. Boxing is his natural forte now, and he has become a contender while misleading opponents with his apparent lack of conditioning. Trash-talking and pummeling opponents into submission, Tank holds up convincingly against the better-trained boxers.

Kemo Claw
Bio
Hometown: Gallup, New Mexico
Weight: 105 lbs
Height: 7’1”
Reach: 99”
Age: 34
Kemo is a wise old boxer who baffles opponents with his somewhat mystic fighting style. It is said he channels the spirit of the greatest warriors from his family and that his long reach and towering height is the product of shamen. Rarely uttering a word, his actions speak loud and clear.

“Big” Willie Johnson
Bio
Hometown: Chester, England
Weight: 175 lbs
Height: 6’1”
Reach: 72”
Age: 38
Willie comes to us from the late 1800’s where he was the undisputed fisticuffs champion. Brought to the present through a mysterious rift in time, he resurfaces among modern day gladiators in an attempt remind the world where the sport originated. From a time where there were hardly any rules, no time limit, and little protection, Sir Johnson serves up a rowdy blast from the past.

Butcher Brown
Bio
Hometown: District of Columbia
Weight: 232 lbs
Height: 5’ 9”
Reach: 82”
Age: 26
Butcher is a goofy, cocky boxer who was once the undisputed champion but lost it in a controversial bout with Boris Knokimov. After a leave of absence and a long bout with personal turmoil and disillusionment, an inspiring relationship with the spiritual Kemo Claw reunites him with the sport that once made him famous. Armed with newfound confidence, Brown is now determined to not only reclaim his belt, but to unify the championships as well.

Bruce Blade
Bio
Hometown: San Diego, California
Weight: 243 lbs
Height: 6’5”
Reach: 78”
Age: 25
A skilled naval shipyard engineer and notorious ladies man, Bruce moonlights as a boxer in identity shielding headgear. The added protection is also rumored to protect his dashing good looks and not to mention his over inflated ego. New to professional boxing, his hit-and-run tactics might seem cowardly to some but has also caused critics to doubt his seriousness for the sport.

Gino Stiletto
Bio
Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Weight: 180 lbs
Height: 6’ 0”
Reach: 72”
Age: 38
Gino is proven warrior whose accomplishments are some of the most noted highlights in the sport today. He has won and lost the championship many times, often coming out of multiple retirements to do so. Now a respected trainer, his star pupil J.R. Flurry carries on his testament, but the success his protégé garners rekindles a fire thought long extinguished. Donning his trademark Stars and Stripes, Gino re-enters the pugilist world for perhaps the last time.

J.R. Flurry
Bio
Hometown: Los Angeles, California
Weight: 160 lbs
Height: 5’11”
Reach: 75”
Age: 21
A star athlete in high school and college, not to mention a sought after personal trainer throughout Hollywood, J.R. traded in his certification when he met boxing great Gino Stiletto. Being under Gino’s wing has awakened a natural champion and crowd favorite that has taken the boxing world by storm. Armed with a stiff jab and a lightning fast one-two combination, J.R. is easily amongst the elite in the sport.

Angel “Raging” Rivera
Bio
Hometown: Monterrey, Mexico
Weight: 155 lbs
Height: 5’9”
Reach: 71”
Age: 23
Angel is one of the toughest and most endearing boxers. Undefeated in the amateur circuit, he was known for adhering to the styles of boxing purists. His professional debut was no different and after swiftly earning his first championship belt, Angel lost it in his first title defense against a former classmate, the brutal Kayo Samchay. Puzzled by the new champ’s unorthodox fighting method, Rivera abandons the confines of his traditionalistic techniques in exchange for a wilder more reckless path. Now fueled by revenge, he has little respect for those he must defeat in order to again face his nemesis.

“Furious” Faz Motar
Bio
Hometown: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Weight: 230 lbs
Height: 6’2”
Reach: 76”
Age: 28
The former bodyguard of a wealthy Middle Eastern entrepreneur, Faz comes to the ring with a gritty no nonsense style. Fully backed by his wealthy benefactor, he is a cutting edge specimen in the world of professional sports. Don’t let the flashy garb fool you, he is dangerous both in and out of the ring.

Lulu Valentine
Bio
Hometown: Seattle, Washington
Weight: 105 lbs
Height: 5’2”
Reach: 64”
Age: 24
A graduate student in business and fashion design, Lulu supplements her world-famous clothing line with her other profession: prize fighting. Her compact and efficient punches generate surprising power that often catches opponents off guard. This, along with her stunning looks and knowledge, is more than enough to help her climb the ranks where she hopes to make a name for herself and her business.

Punchy Judy
Bio
Hometown: Sydney, Australia
Weight: 145 lbs
Height: 5’6”
Reach: 68”
Age: 25
June is a textbook fighter who often exhibits great control and smarts for a rookie. Not wanting to fall victim to hype and marketing, she frowns upon the unnecessary attention given to women boxers and chooses to focus on her conditioning and training. Her veteran-like body blows are proof that she’s more serious about becoming a champion that becoming a media sensation. This attitude strikes concern in most boxers, including the top-ranked, and high profile Selene Strike.

Jimmy Blood
Bio
Hometown: Oamaru, New Zealand
Weight: 226 lbs
Height: 6’0”
Reach: 87”
Age: 23
A furious and malicious fighter, Jimmy is uncontrollable at the sound of the bell. While often criticized for his constant lack of discipline, no one can deny his fight winning power and audacity among the professional ranks. His weapon of choice: devastating lunging hooks to the head.

Afro Thunder
Bio
Hometown: New York City, New York
Weight: 120 lbs
Height: 5’7”
Reach: 70”
Age: 27
Afro Thunder is obviously a stage name for this retired cab driver. Immensely agile and talented, he tried his hand at many careers before heeding his call to professional boxing. While not having the greatest record, he never fails to draw a huge crowd with his showmanship and trademark flare.

Jet “Iron” Chin
Bio
Hometown: Kaohsiung,Taiwan
Weight: 150 lbs
Height: 5’8”
Reach: 78”
Age: 29
Jet once made a living as the stunt double for a famous Hong Kong movie star. After living in the shadow of his hero for many years, he makes his way to the ring to make a name for himself outside of the theatre. Being new to the sport, Jet’s lethal brand of martial arts often overrides his traditional boxing training.

Rocket Samchay
Bio
Hometown: Bangkok, Thailand
Weight: 165 lbs
Height: 5’7”
Reach: 71”
Age: 23
A Muay Thai champion in his home country, Kayo wants to prove to the world that his kickboxing school is the best with hands as well as his feet. Although restricted with the rules of Western Boxing, it often doesn’t stop him from punctuating his wins with eastern style fury. After studying boxing in the states and winning the championship from Angel Rivera, Kayo is now convinced that he is unstoppable.