Heavyweight Champ (set 1)

Console: Arcade
Players: 1P

About Heavyweight Champ (set 1)

Arcade Video game published 39 years ago:

A first person boxing game where you guide a boxer named 'Kid Crusher' up the rankings and towards a World Heavyweight Title bout. Win and defend your belt successfully to become a true champion.

- TECHNICAL -

Runs on the Sega "System 16B" hardware. Game ID: 317-0046

Players: 1 Control: paddle

- TRIVIA -

Released in September 1987 in Japan.

The game's ending uses the likeness of Mike Tyson.

- STAFF -

Planners: Bravo Ogu, Doroya Jun Programmers: Mr. Minalyn, Big Hill, Collision Ukepi, Ippo Ogapi Mechanicians: Pachislo Yuki, Oji Ken, Nasake 2 Designers: Akanat, Otaka Shin, KAO Musician: Funkey K.H.

- PORTS -

* CONSOLES: Sega Master System (1991) [JP] Sega Game Gear (1991)

Player layout in our catalog: 1P.

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Open Play on this page to start Heavyweight Champ (set 1). Keyboard, USB/Bluetooth pads, and the on-screen touch gamepad all work inside the emulator bar. Save states and fullscreen live on that same bar so you can pause mid-session and resume later.

1PArcade Sports Arcade Heavyweight Champ

Cabinet dossier

Player layout on this cabinet: 1P.

Genre tags on Classic Arcade Games: Sports, Arcade.

Screenshots

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Same series

Title Fight (World)

Same genre

Title Fight (World) · 3 Count Bout / Fire Suplex (NGM-043 ~ NGH-043) · 3 On 3 Dunk Madness · Forty-Love (World) · All American Football (rev E) · Alpine Racer (Rev. AR2 Ver.D, World) · Alpine Racer 2 (Rev. ARS2 Ver.B, World) · AmeriDarts (set 1) · Leader Board (Arcadia, set 1, V 2.5) · Arch Rivals (rev 4.0 6/29/89) · The Big Pro Wrestling! · Bikkuri Pro Wrestling

How to play Heavyweight Champ (set 1) online

Arcade stick feel: Arrow keys for the joystick, X/Z (and nearby keys) for buttons, Enter=Start.
USB / Bluetooth pads map cleanly; six-button fighters use the face-button cluster.
On phones, open the on-screen pad from the emulator bar; rotate sits next to fullscreen.
Save states, load, volume, and fullscreen stay on the emulator bar between credits.

Questions about Heavyweight Champ (set 1)

Can I play Heavyweight Champ (set 1) free in a browser?

Yes. Classic Arcade Games hosts Heavyweight Champ (set 1) as a Arcade cabinet you can start on this page. The emulator loads in the browser; you do not need to install a separate app.

What controls does Heavyweight Champ (set 1) support?

Arcade stick feel: Arrow keys for the joystick, X/Z (and nearby keys) for buttons, Enter=Start. USB / Bluetooth pads map cleanly; six-button fighters use the face-button cluster.

Are there other games in the same series as Heavyweight Champ (set 1)?

Yes — related series cabinets on this site include Title Fight (World). Each has its own play page with the same browser emulator path.

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