The latest Wii iteration of the series has already crossed the desk of the ESRB.
Earlier this week, the ESRB rated the upcoming Wii title, Punch-Out!! Everyone 10 and up due to Cartoon Violence and Comic Mischief. Punch-Out!! boasts a cast of colorful and outrageous characters. Cartoonish boxing scenes are presented in a comical manner where characters flex their pecs and burp out loud. Although there are boxing moves unique to Punch-Out!! such as a smash to the head and other "slapstick" techniques, standard boxing moves, including jabs, hooks and uppercuts are still present.
While most of these depictions are innocent enough, the boxers do take physical damage that is visible to players. The boxing characters develop bruises and bumps on their faces where they have been hit, along with some boxing moves that can send opponents flying to the other side of the boxing ring.
Though Nintendo has yet to announce an official release date for the title, hopefully the ESRB rating of the game will prompt Nintendo to reveal the release date soon.