Michael Max (Fatal Fury)

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Michael Max
Game series	Fatal Fury series
First game	Fatal Fury
In-Universe Information
Birthplace	USA
Blood type	A
Fighting style	Boxing

Michael Max (マイケル・マックス) is a video game character from the Fatal Fury fighting game series.

[edit] History

Born in the slums, Michael Max became a talented heavyweight boxer. He attempted to be the greatest in the sport, but corrupted his own career when he was enticed with money and women. Falling from grace and into misery, Michael headed to Southtown and using his hatred and frustration for the situation to fuel him and his constant battling of Southown thugs, Michael constantly trained to recapture what he had.

He entered the King of Fighters tournament held by Geese Howard believing his powerful fists and grueling training will help him win. Sadly, all his training was rendered sub par by the Lonely Wolves (Terry Bogard, his brother Andy and Muay Thai champ Joe Higashi) and he was easily beaten.

Afterwards, Michael was never seen again. He allegedly retired from fighting for good never to do battle again.

[edit] Trivia

Michael is the SNK answer to Capcom's Balrog (known outside the United States as M. Bison) from Street Fighter II. He also resembles Mike Tyson.

Axel Hawk from Fatal Fury 2 is Michael's trainer and mentor. This is evident in Axel's ending Fatal Fury Special, where Michael is helping Axel jog. This is later confirmed in the Garou Densetsu: SNK Fan Collection disc bundled with Real Bout Fatal Fury Special: Dominated Minds.