The game was released for the Super NES in Mexico and, partially, in American Southwest states, as Chavez and starred Julio César Chávez instead of Riddick Bowe.

The visuals of a fight are made up of 2D sprite-based boxers and a simple boxing ring.

Eventually, he retires in the course of the game's career mode, after which only resetting the internal data will bring him back.

"[7] Reviewing the SNES Chavez release, GamePro noted that it has "abundant options" but deemed it a mediocre game due to the rudimentary gameplay and uninvolving graphics and sounds.

[8] Reviewing the Game Gear version, GamePro criticized the lack of backgrounds and weak sound effects, and said of the gameplay, "Somehow, your fighter moves around and blocks punches, even if you don't press any buttons.

The buttons you do press don't respond quickly or accurately enough to make you feel like a champ.