I almost wet myself when I read this being a huge fan of the anime series and dreaming of this game for Wii!

From IGN:

If you like boxing, and you like manga, you've probably heard about Hajime no Ippo (aka Victorious Boxers). The boxing comic is still popular today, and has seen all sorts of videogame conversions, from the expected boxing game all the way to typing trainers. The latest adaptation is coming to Wii.

AQ Interactive will publish in Japan the Cavia and Grand Prix developed Hajime no Ippo The Fighting Revolution. The Wii adaptation features a manga-like look and characters like Ippo Miyata and Sendou. We're being told to expect a replication of the intense fights found in the comic, and a story from early on in the series.

Let's get right down to what you want to hear. Are you going to be shadow boxing with this title? The answer is yes! Holding the Wiimote and Nunchuck in separate hands, you punch directly into the air, with your on-screen counterpart replicating your moves. In addition to punches, you'll be able to perform defensive moves, including a duck.

A Japanese Wii release for Hajime no Ippo is set for Spring of 2007.

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The strange thing is I was talking with my friend this morning about how great an Ippo game would be for Wii and how it would really suit it's innovative control mechanics. If you're not in shape I guess you'll be tired out after a few rounds. I should be OK though and I'm sure they'll be some sort of workaround anyway. Wonder how you do a Dempsey-Roll in that game?