The player wins a match by either successfully KO'ing their opponent ( either by a ten count or simply because they are unable to recover ) , earning a T.K.O. by knocking them down three times in a single round , or winning by decision after three rounds have passed .
The player wins a match by either knocking out their opponent ( either by a ten count or because they are unable to recover ) , earning a `` technical knock out '' by knocking them down three times in a single round , or winning by decision after three rounds have passed .