Could a new Punch-out title be in the works for Wii?

Wii Boxing was an excellent example of another sports game that could easily be made 'more accessible' using the Wiimote. Although it wasn't as accurate as it could be, it is paving the way for future titles of this type.

According to recent reports from IGN and N-Philes, could Nintendo be working on an update in the Punch-out franchise?

"Punch-Out!!" has once again been trademarked through the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Nintendo filed the trademark on April 1, 2005 for service under "electronic game discs." The status of the name is active as recent as January 11, 2007.

Hope remains, but we want to just confirm that is little more than a rumour. However, the mere rumour of a Punch-out resurrection with Wiimote controls is sending the staff into a frenzy. We just can't help ourselves...