"GameFan"s two reviewers gave it above average reviews; the first said that he could live without it, stating that fans of the "Punch-Out!!" series might enjoy it, but the controls were too complicated and the pace too fast for him. The other reviewer called it the second worst launch game for the platform, echoing the first reviewer's complaints. She gave praise to its visuals, however. "GamePro"s "Slo Mo" called the challenge "no-nonsense" and the fighters imaginative, while finding the visuals to be among the best on the system. "Next Generation" called it a "high-tech" remake of "Punch-Out!!" for the NES, commenting that its 3D effects were limited. However, they felt that the visual quality was very high compared to other titles on the platform. "Nintendo Magazine" felt that "Teleroboxer" before release was the weakest of the titles they saw. "Tips & Tricks" gave it a rarity rating of two out of 10. "Official Nintendo Magazine" noted it as the most common Virtual Boy game.