2K Sports Announces Don King Presents: Prizefighter' video game

2K Sports has announced the spring 2008 release of the 'Don King Presents: Prizefighter' video game. See full press release attached and pasted below.

Don King Presents: Prizefighter brings an innovative feature set and story line to set the standard in boxing video games

New York, NY – 2K Sports, the sports publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), today announced the spring 2008 release of Don King Presents: Prizefighter, the most realistic boxing video game simulation, for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Nintendo’s Wii™ home video game console and Nintendo’s DS™ portable system. This in-depth, documentary-style title will provide the deepest, most authentic and entertaining experience ever seen in a boxing video game.

Don King


“The combination of real-life fight scenarios, story-driven gameplay and photo-realistic graphics will set this title apart from the competition,” said Christoph Hartmann, President of 2K. “Our goal has always been to deliver the most engaging and realistic titles, and Don King Presents: Prizefighter will exceed these expectations. Based on the game’s innovative features and high-profile fighters, this title will be a ‘must have’ for any sports gamer.”

Don King


'In all my years working in professional boxing, I have never seen anything come as close to recreating the thrill, the intensity, the courage and the spectacle of the sport,' said legendary boxing promoter Don King. 'Don King Presents: Prizefighter is more than a game -- it is a glimpse at what life is like in and out of the ring for these incredible athletes.'

Developed by Venom Games, the 2K studio that brought Rocky and Rocky Legends to the Xbox and PlayStation 2, Don King Presents: Prizefighter will bring the realism of live action match-ups and the true tactics of the sweet science together for the first time. More than just a night at the fights - players will be responsible for building a career by overcoming adversity, avoiding temptation, and balancing their commitments to train and promote, all while focusing on the goal of ultimately winning and defending the title belt. The story will be told by a revolutionary sports documentary-style narrative never before seen in a video game.

Don King Presents: Prizefighter will be available in spring 2008 for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Nintendo’s Wii™ home video game console and Nintendo’s DS portable system, leveraging the unique hardware features of each platform.

Don King


For more information, log onto www.2ksports.com/prizefighter.

About Take-Two Interactive Software

Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a global developer, marketer, distributor and publisher of interactive entertainment software games for the PC, PLAYSTATION®3 and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment systems, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, Xbox 360® and Xbox® video game and entertainment systems from Microsoft, Wii™, Nintendo GameCube™, Nintendo DS™ and Game Boy® Advance. The Company publishes and develops products through its wholly owned labels Rockstar Games, 2K Games, 2K Sports and 2K Play; and distributes software, hardware and accessories in North America through its Jack of All Games subsidiary. Take-Two's common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO.

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Malignaggi plays “The Name Game”/ Malignaggi’s IBF Junior Welterweight Title on January 5, 2008

VERO BEACH, Florida– International Boxing Federation light welterweight champion Paulie “The Magic Man” Malignaggi took a break from his Vero Beach training camp, where he’s preparing for his first title defense January 5 on Showtime Championship Boxing against No. 1 contender Herman “The Black Panther” Ngoudjo (16-1, 9 KOs) at Bally’s Casino in Atlantic City, to play boxing’s version of “The Name Game.”


The outspoken Brooklyn boxer, rated No. 2 by The Ring, commented on some of the top welterweights and light welterweights in the world:

Paul Malignaggi


Floyd Mayweather: “The best pound-for-pound in boxing today, maybe ever. He dominates and is definitely the smartest boxer.”
Floyd Mayweather


Ricky Hatton: “Workmanlike but a little overrated. He’s not great but is a good fighter who is tough and a worker. He’s overrated in that some believe he’s the best.”
Ricky Hatton


Miguel Cotto: “One of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world today -- very powerful, strong, hungry and determined.”
Miguel Cotto


Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr.: “I didn’t see his last fight but he surprised me by beating (Ray) Sanchez, who I know from the amateurs. Chavez came back from being down on two cards to stop Sanchez. Maybe, he has gotten a little better.”

Herman Ngoudjo: “Another workmanlike fighter but not the same as Gavin Rees because he doesn’t throw as many punches. What you see is what you get with him. He’s a former Olympian and I expect him to come into our fight at 100-percent. He’s never been given anything and has come up the hard way. I’m looking forward to fighting him.”


Junior Witter: “Probably the most dangerous, underrated, unappreciated fighter in boxing. I’d love to meet him in the ring but that’s up to the networks. Witter is definitely the best light welterweight in England.”
Demetrious Hopkins: “Good family pedigree and a solid fighter. He’ll lose his first pro fight in 2008 when he meets Paulie Malignaggi.”

Lovemore N’dou: “The biggest clown in boxing today. He’s like Barnum & Bailey, you see the same show. His recent words and actions make him look even more stupid to the media and fans.”


Paul Malignaggi and trainer Buddy McGirt prepare for Mailignaggi's bout with Ndou.


Gavin Rees: “I’ve watched some clips of his fights and he seems like a rugged fighter who throws a lot of punches. Another workmanlike fighter, but he won’t last too long as a title holder.”

Ricardo Torres: “A strong fighter who can’t fight a lick.”

Timothy Bradley: “I know him from the amateurs. He’s a darkhorse junior welterweight right now and he’ll eventually become a contender in this division.”

Jose Luis Castillo: “Past his prime; a legend in his day.”

Vivian Harris: “Another underappreciated fighter who has been mismanaged. It’s a shame that his loss to Witter has hurt his career so much. It shouldn’t have.”

Kendall Holt: “A solid fighter who could become world champion. He’s had a couple of bad breaks. It’s all up to him. He has all of the physical tools but, mentally, he has to overcome negativity and setbacks. If he can overcome that he can be world champion.”

CONTACT: Bob Trieger Full Court Press

Don King and Roy Jones Jr. travel to San Juan, to join Felix "Tito" Trinidad in an open to the public media press conference.

(Photo courtesy of DKP Photographer)


Trinidad became very serious at the end of the media-packed press conference, striking the podium and telling his interpreter to translate what he had to say in English because he wanted to make sure Jones would hear him. “Roy, I am telling you this and I am serious this time,” Trinidad said. “Every time I hit you it’s going to hurt. I think Roy has a bad memory when he says he’s going to win in four rounds. What are you going to do when I knock you out in the second round, Roy?”

Felix “Tito” Trinidad at the New York City Press conference for Trinidad vs. Jones Jr..


Jones responded, “Tito’s got to go in fo. He’s doing a lot of talking now. He’s got a big mouth. That’s a bad sign.”

Roy Jones Jr.: “I love Puerto Rico. It’s a great place. I’ve got to give credit to Miguel Cotto for his performance against Shane Mosley. He came out and out-boxed the boxer. Watching the Cotto-Mosley fight caused me to go home and tighten up all of my bolts and screws because Tito comes from the same place Cotto does so I’ve got to be on the top of my game.

Roy Jones Jr. at the New York City Press conference for Trinidad vs. Jones Jr..


Roy Jones Jr.: “I love to fight. Tito is a great world champion who loves to fight. We are going to both come to fight on January 19 at Madison Square Garden. Fans don’t want to see a boring fight. They want to see somebody’s ass hit the grass.

Roy Jones Jr.: “I’m going to take Tito down in four. He must go in fo.”

Roy Jones Jr.: “Tito’s got to go in fo. He’s doing a lot of talking now. He’s got a big mouth. That’s a bad sign.”

Felix “Tito” Trinidad: “It’s great to be on my island. Roy Jones and I are donating money from our purses to help fight breast cancer and that is a good thing.

Felix “Tito” Trinidad: “Roy Jones is a great eight-time champion of the world. He’s been a great champion and was undefeated for many years. He stepped up to heavyweight and beat John Ruiz. All of this is true but on Jan. 19, Roy Jones, you will have the toughest fight of your life. Every time I come into the ring I come to fight. I come with only one bag into the ring, the bag of hitting you. The bag of getting hit I left at home.

Felix “Tito” Trinidad: “I’m very sure Madison Square Garden will be sold out. You [Roy] will see a Boriqua Tito punching Roy Jones around the ring. I want you to be prepared Roy because every time I hit you, you’re going to feel it. I want my translator to say this in English because I want him to understand what I am about to say. Roy, I’m telling you this and I am serious this time. Every time I hit you it’s going to hurt.

Felix “Tito” Trinidad attend Cotto vs. Mosley at Madison Square Garden.


Felix “Tito” Trinidad: “I think Roy has a bad memory when he says he’s going to win in four rounds. What are you going to do when I knock you out in the second round, Roy?”

Contact: Alan Hopper, Don King Productions

“UNDEFEATED” Mayweather vs. Hatton, Jacobs Pro-Debut, Lacy vs. Manfredo Jr. and Cherry vs. Ferguson

GOLDEN BOY PROMOTIONS AND MAYWEATHER PROMOTIONS PRESENTED: Mayweather vs. Hatton
“UNDEFEATED” Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena Las Vegas, Live on HBO-PPV.


Mayweather vs. Hatton

"Pretty Boy" Floyd Mayweather remains "Undefeated" and retains his title as the World Welterweight champion. The boxing great "Pretty Boy" Floyd Mayweather (39-0,25 KOs)of Grand Rapids, Michigan, in the 10th round, TKO'd British icon Ricky "The Hitman" Hatton now(44-1,32 KOs) of Manchester, England. Hatton's corner threw the towel in, 1:35 of the 10th round, just as referee Joe Cortez, stopped the fight. The judges for the bout were; Burt Clements Dave Moretti and Paul Smith.

"Pretty Boy" Floyd Mayweather at the New York City Press conference at Rockefeller Center Garden.


Floyd Mayweather and Ricky Hatton face-off at the New York City Press conference at Rockefeller Center Garden.The boxing celebrity, Floyd Mayweather's decision to participate in the popular network television contest "Dancing with the Stars" despite the boxing champs lost out of the ring, Mayweather displayed dancing abilities, dapper styles, elegant and fancy foot works and learning skills, the ballroom dancing did not par up for the boxer's debut, the fans voted Mayweather off, giving "Pretty Boy" Floyd Mayweather more time to spar and train where he is at his best in the ring. "Pretty Boy" Floyd Mayweather in many ways is multi-talented, and still the best pound for pound in the square ring, still "Undefeated" and still the World Welterweight champion.

"Pretty Boy" Floyd Mayweather at the New York City Press conference at Rockefeller Center Garden.

Jeff Lacy vs. Peter Manfredo Jr.

SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHTS- 10 ROUNDS Jeff Lacy now (22-1,17 KOs) of St. Petersburg, Florida won by decision over Peter Manfredo Jr. now (28-4,13 KOs) Providence, Rhode Island. Referee for the bout Robert Byrd and the Judges for the contest; Chuck Giampa, C.J. Ross and Jerry Roth.

Jeff Lacey at Cotto vs Judah and Keisha.
Peter Manfredo Jr., Keisha and Joe Calzaghe at New York City Press conference for Calzaghe vs. Manfredo.

Cherry vs. Ferguson

LIGHTWEIGHTS – 10 ROUNDS Edner Cherry now (23-5-2,11 KOs) of Nassau Bahamas, stopped in round 6, by TKO, Wes Ferguson now (17-3-1,5 KOs) of Flint, Michigan.
Referee for the bout, Vic Drakulich and the Judges for the contest; Chuck Giampa, Bill Graham and Dalby Shirley.

Edner Cherry and Keisha after his lost to Paul Malignaggi.

Ponce De Leon vs. Escobedo

WBO JUNIOR FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE – 12 ROUNDS Daniel Ponce De Leon now (34-1,30 KOs)
122 lbs. of Cuathemoc, Mexico won by decision over Eduardo Escobedo now (20-3,14 KOs)of Mexico City, Mexico. Referee for the bout Kenny Bayless and the Judges for the contest; Adalaide Byrd, Duane Ford and Robert Hoyle.

The "Undefeated" Under card

Jacobs vs. Hurtado

MIDDLEWEIGHTS – 4 ROUNDS Daniel Jacobs (1-0,1 KOs) of Brooklyn, New York in a professional debut TKO'd in just 29 seconds of round 1, with a monster left hook Jose Hurtado now (1-2,1 KO) of San Isidro, California. Daniel Jacobs is a 4x Golden Glove champ and was a candidate for the 2008 Olympics.

Danny Jacobs


Hatton vs. Santos

WELTERWEIGHTS – 8 ROUNDS Matthew Hatton now (16-5-3,17 KOs) 148 lbs. of Manchester, England, won by decision over Frankie Santos now(32-4-1,13 KOs) 148 lbs. of Puerto Rico.

Garcia vs. Villareal

JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHTS – 4 ROUNDS Danny Garcia now (2-2-2,KOs) of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, KO'd 2:28 in round 2 Jesus Villareal who now drops to(1-1,1 KO) 144 lbs. of Harris Texas.

Oquendo vs. Ledesma

FEATHERWEIGHTS – 6 ROUNDS Jonathan Oquendo now (15-6,10 KOs) 123 lbs. of Miami, Florida by TKO, 1:29 of round 1, Andres Ledesma now (13-2,8 KOs) 123 lbs. of Baymon, Puerto Rico.

Rodriquez vs. Arvin

JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS – 6 ROUNDS Jose Angel Rodriquez now (13-1-1,6 KOs) 155 lbs. of New York, New York by majority decision draw Ishmail Arvin (12-0-1,2 KOs) 154.5 lbs. of Baltimore, Maryland.