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How to Beat Tiger on Punch-Out!!

"Punch Out!!" is a classic NES game released in 1987. You control Mac, an underdog fighter from the Bronx, as he makes his way up the boxing ranks. The number-one contender in the Major Division is Great Tiger, and he is a formidable opponent. Armed with magical powers -- and a stiff jab -- Great Tiger presents a challenge to most players. With the right strategy and an understanding of Great Tiger's moves, however, you can defeat him.

Instructions

- 1
  Throw a left punch to the head to start the fight by pressing up and the B button. Great Tiger will block this punch and, in turn, throw a counter left. Watch the jewel in Great Tiger's turban because it telegraphs punches. When the jewel flashes, Great Tiger is about to throw a punch.
- 2
  Dodge Great Tiger's counter by pressing left on the d-pad. This timing may take you a while to get down because his counterpunch will come quickly.
- 3
  Throw a right body shot after you have dodged a punch by pressing the A button. This will take away some of Great Tiger's stamina and earn you a star in the process. Repeat these body shots until you have gathered three stars, which you can use for a super punch.
- 4
  Throw a super punch by pressing the Start button. A super punch will take a large amount of Great Tiger's stamina away.
- 5
  Gain one more star by countering Great Tiger's punch with another body shot. This will set you up for the last three punches of the fight.
- 6
  Throw another super punch by pressing the Start button. This punch will knock Great Tiger to the ground. At this point, you should have two stars left, which is all that you will need to finish the fight.
- 7
  Throw another super punch as soon as Great Tiger rises from the previous knockdown. This will send Great Tiger to the canvas yet again.
- 8
  Finish the fight with a final super punch as soon as Great Tiger gets up from your second knockdown. With three knock downs in a round, Mac will win the fight by TKO.

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