The Knockout Punch is a move found in Punch-Out!! (arcade), Super Punch-Out!! (arcade), and Super Punch-Out!!. To use a Knockout Punch, the player must fill the Power Meter at the bottom of the screen by hitting their opponents. Once filled, the "S" at the end of the meter begins to flash, signaling that a Knockout Punch is ready. The player must also keep in mind that taking hits from boxers will result in the Power Meter decreasing in level. Knockout Punches are thrown by using the A button.
Note that boxers such as Hoy Quarlow and Nick Bruiser slump off to the side while stunned, which means you have to be careful about what Knockout Punch you throw, otherwise you'll miss completely and leave yourself open to a counter attack. Opponents can also block or dodge Knockout Punches.
Arcade[]
In these versions, it works the same way as the SNES game with charging it. When the meter fills however, the referee yells out "Put him away!" or "Knock him out!". If you have the hands up for a Jab, it will perform a right hook. If your hands are in Body blow position, it is an uppercut.
Types of Knockout Punches[]
- Uppercut: Press Up and the A Button to throw a powerful right uppercut towards the opponent's head.
- Hook: Press the A Button to throw a powerful left hook towards the opponent's body.
- Rapid Uppercut: Press Up and the A button twice to begin rapidly throwing alternating jabs at the opponent's head, alternating between right hand and left hand.
- Rapid Hook: Press the A button twice for rapid alternating body blows, alternating between left hand and right hand.
Trivia[]
- In the SNES, KO punches seem to have an effect on how long an opponent stays down, like Star Punches do in the Wii.
- KO punches are one of two attacks in the SNES to deal damage even when blocked, the other being Nick Bruiser's barrage.