Those with a sense of deja vu need not fear - although Don King Presents: Prizefighter was indeed released last year on the Xbox 360, the Wii version is still in development, and it's an entirely different kettle of fish.

The next-gen version was widely panned for unresponsive controls and inferior graphics, two problems that the Wii doesn't exactly have to try to overcome. It's a Wii; inferior graphics are to be expected, and when you market a console primarily based on its method of control you can be reasonably certain game developers will take advantage of it.

2K have stepped into the ring, and as far as boxing games go, Don King Boxing is fairly conventional fare. We didn't get to see any of the story, but it wasn't really what we were concerned with. What we really wanted to see was how 2K have utilised the Wii controller to provide an authentic boxing experience.

2K Sports has released a new trailer for Don King Presents: Prizefighter.

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2K Sports appear to be on track for an Autumn release of Don King Presents: Prizefighter. According to 2K, players must train, overcome adversity, get promoted, and avoid temptation to rise in notoriety, all while watching the story of their rise to champion unfold in a unique, live-action, sports documentary style that features real-life greats from the world of boxing.

2K have been kind enough to supply us with the following features and screenshots:

Live the Boxing Life - A full career mode offers players a comprehensive story line that follows them through real-life boxing situations such as injuries, facing stacked odds against a corrupt judge, and more. These dramatic moments are told in a sports documentary style using the voices and images of world famous boxers and celebrities from the boxing world.