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--->'''Doc:''' Listen, son...you've had a great career. [[SoProudOfYou I'm proud of you, kid.]] [[ChampionsOnTheInside You're still the champion in my book.]]

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--->'''Doc:''' Listen, son... you've had a great career. [[SoProudOfYou I'm proud of you, kid.]] [[ChampionsOnTheInside You're still the champion in my book.]]
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--->'''Doc:''' Listen, son...[[spoiler:you've had a great career.]] [[SoProudOfYou I'm proud of you, kid.]] [[ChampionsOnTheInside You're still the champion in my book.]]

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--->'''Doc:''' Listen, son...[[spoiler:you've you've had a great career.]] career. [[SoProudOfYou I'm proud of you, kid.]] [[ChampionsOnTheInside You're still the champion in my book.]]

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** And once you [[spoiler:lose Mac's Last Stand thrice]], Doc gives this line in a sincere tone as well. He just sounds so proud, and yet a bit forlorn.
--->'''Doc:''' Listen, son...[[spoiler:you've had a great career.]] [[SoProudOfYou I'm proud of you, kid.]] [[spoiler:[[ChampionsOnTheInside You're still the champion in my book.]]]]

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** And once you [[spoiler:lose lose Mac's Last Stand thrice]], thrice, Doc gives this line in a sincere tone as well. He just sounds so proud, and yet a bit forlorn.
--->'''Doc:''' Listen, son...[[spoiler:you've had a great career.]] [[SoProudOfYou I'm proud of you, kid.]] [[spoiler:[[ChampionsOnTheInside [[ChampionsOnTheInside You're still the champion in my book.]]]]]]
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* During ''Doc Louis' Punch Out!!'', Little Mac rushes to Doc Louis to help him up with a concerned expression every time you defeat him. Doc responds by telling Little Mac that he's proud of him.

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* During ''Doc Louis' Punch Out!!'', Little Mac rushes to Doc Louis to help him up with a concerned expression every time you defeat him. Doc responds by telling Little Mac that he's proud of him.him.
**And after this happens, Doc will ask Mac "you about ready for some chocolate cake?" which will then prompt the both of them to laugh.[[note]]The laughing itself sounds very genuine.[[/note]]
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[[caption-width-right:350:Pictured: The origin of the FanNickname "Dad Louis".]]
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** Not to mention the way Doc runs into the ring to help raise the bruised Mac's fist up in victory.
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* In the intro to the first fight with Mr. Sandman, Doc looks worried at first, but seeing Mac's determination washes away any doubt, and he gives Mac a warm smile, confident that his boy has got this.
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* During 'Doc Louis' Punch Out!!!' Little Mac rushes to Doc Louis to help him up with a concerned expression every time you defeat him. Doc responds by telling Little Mac that he's proud of him.

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* During 'Doc ''Doc Louis' Punch Out!!!' Out!!'', Little Mac rushes to Doc Louis to help him up with a concerned expression every time you defeat him. Doc responds by telling Little Mac that he's proud of him.
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* Seeing Doc proudly hoist Mac over his shoulder when he claims a title belt sparks a father and son image that's hard to mistake for anything else.

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* Seeing Doc proudly hoist Mac over onto his shoulder and waving at the crowd when he claims a title belt sparks a father and son image that's hard to mistake for anything else.
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--> '''Doc:''' "You got heart, kid! That's what it takes to be the champ."

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--> ---> '''Doc:''' "You got heart, kid! That's what it takes to be the champ."



-->'''Doc:''' Listen, son...[[spoiler:you've had a great career.]] [[SoProudOfYou I'm proud of you, kid.]] [[spoiler:[[ChampionsOnTheInside You're still the champion in my book.]]]]

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-->'''Doc:''' --->'''Doc:''' Listen, son...[[spoiler:you've had a great career.]] [[SoProudOfYou I'm proud of you, kid.]] [[spoiler:[[ChampionsOnTheInside You're still the champion in my book.]]]]
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** Doc compliments Glass Joe for being able to take a whooping any time.
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** And once you [[spoiler:lose Mac's Last Stand thrice]], Doc gives this line in a sincere tone as well. He just sounds so proud, and yet a bit forlorn.
-->'''Doc:''' Listen, son...[[spoiler:you've had a great career.]] [[SoProudOfYou I'm proud of you, kid.]] [[spoiler:[[ChampionsOnTheInside You're still the champion in my book.]]]]

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* If you lose to the Title Defense version of Bear Hugger, he will give his squirrel buddy an affectionate hug and nuzzle.



* If you lose to the Title Defense version of Bear Hugger, he will give his squirrel buddy an affectionate hug and nuzzle.
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** The fact that he's lost 99 times, won once, and [[{{Determinator}} STILL keeps going]]. Sure, he may embody the stereotype of the French being weak, but unlike [[CheeseEatingSurrenderMonkeys the stereotype of them surrendering over the slightest provocation]], he ''[[SubvertedTrope tries]].''

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** The fact that he's lost 99 times, won once, and [[{{Determinator}} STILL keeps going]].going]], carrying every match to the end no matter how inevitable his defeat is. Sure, he may embody the stereotype of the French being weak, but unlike [[CheeseEatingSurrenderMonkeys the stereotype of them surrendering over the slightest provocation]], he ''[[SubvertedTrope tries]].''
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** The fact that he's lost 99 times, won once, and [[{{Determinator}} STILL keeps going]]. Sure, he may embody the stereotype of the French being weak, but unlike the stereotype of them surrendering over the slightest provocation, he ''tries.''

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** The fact that he's lost 99 times, won once, and [[{{Determinator}} STILL keeps going]]. Sure, he may embody the stereotype of the French being weak, but unlike [[CheeseEatingSurrenderMonkeys the stereotype of them surrendering over the slightest provocation, provocation]], he ''tries.''[[SubvertedTrope tries]].''
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** The fact that he's lost 99 times, won once, and [[{{Determinator}} STILL keeps going]]. Sure, he may embody the stereotype of the French being weak, but unlike the stereotype of them surrendering over the slightest provocation, he ''tries.''
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** If he beats you in Title Defense ([[WakeUpCallBoss and he]] [[TookALevelInBadass probably will]]), he basically goes from {{jobb|er}}ing incarnate to ''world champion.''
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** If he beats you in Title Defense ([[WakeUpCallBoss and he]] [[TookALevelInBadass probably will]]), he basically goes from {{jobb|er}}ing incarnate to ''world champion.''
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* 'During Doc Louis' Punch Out!!!' Little Mac rushes to Doc Louis to help him up with a concerned expression every time you defeat him. Doc responds by telling Little Mac that he's proud of him.

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* 'During Doc During 'Doc Louis' Punch Out!!!' Little Mac rushes to Doc Louis to help him up with a concerned expression every time you defeat him. Doc responds by telling Little Mac that he's proud of him.
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--> '''Doc:''' "Alright, Mac! Listen up! Great job, son, I'm proud of you. But I need you to understand, keep it in the ring. You don't want to be a bully outside the ring."

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--> '''Doc:''' "Alright, Mac! Listen up! Great job, son, I'm proud of you. But I need you to understand, keep it in the ring. You don't want to be a bully outside the ring.""
* 'During Doc Louis' Punch Out!!!' Little Mac rushes to Doc Louis to help him up with a concerned expression every time you defeat him. Doc responds by telling Little Mac that he's proud of him.
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** This becomes even more of a heartwarming moment with the game coming back out for Club Nintendo's closing sale. Now, it can be interpreted as a final thank you from those at Club Nintendo.
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--> '''Doc:''' "You got heart, kid! That's what it takes to be the champ."

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* Another one caused by losing, believe it or not. Losing to the DarkerAndEdgier Title Defense version of Don Flamenco will cause him to swear this victory to his beloved Carmen. As he raises the black rose, it sparkles as it changes to a familiar red.

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* Another one caused by losing, believe it or not. Losing to the DarkerAndEdgier Title Defense version of Don Flamenco will cause him to swear this victory to his beloved Carmen. As he raises the black rose, it sparkles as it changes to a familiar red.
* If you lose to the Title Defense version of Bear Hugger, he will give his squirrel buddy an affectionate hug and nuzzle.
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** If you've just barely managed a victory, the meek little smile Mac gives the audience as he struggles to raise up his glove. Even with the pummeling he probably received during the match, he's still determined enough to keep his spirits up about the whole thing.
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** One of Glass Joe's challenges in the Wii version is to ''[[ThrowTheDogABone let him win.]]''
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* Every time Doc congratulates Mac on a victory could count. Especially when Mac has to go up against towering jerks that constantly belittle him.

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* Every time 100 wins, Doc congratulates will give Mac on a victory could count. Especially when Mac has nice little piece of advice. This one is given completely sincerely, without a hint of humor.
--> '''Doc:''' "Alright, Mac! Listen up! Great job, son, I'm proud of you. But I need you
to go up against towering jerks that constantly belittle him.understand, keep it in the ring. You don't want to be a bully outside the ring."
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-->'''Doc:''' Woowee! [[ThankingTheViewer Thanks for joining Club Nintendo, Mac!]]

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-->'''Doc:''' Woowee! [[ThankingTheViewer Thanks for joining Club Nintendo, Mac!]]Mac!]]
* Every time Doc congratulates Mac on a victory could count. Especially when Mac has to go up against towering jerks that constantly belittle him.
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* During the end credits for the SNES version of ''Super Punch-Out!!'', your defeated opponents each have one last thing to say, and it turns out that all but the most stubborn have come to respect you. Even [[TheSilentBob Nick Bruiser]] manages to say more than three words to you.

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* During the end credits for the SNES version of ''Super Punch-Out!!'', your defeated opponents each have one last thing to say, and it turns out that all but the most stubborn have come to respect you. Even [[TheSilentBob Nick Bruiser]] manages to say more than three words to you.you.
* A minor one, but sometimes in between rounds in ''Doc Louis's Punch-Out!!'', Doc Louis will say:
-->'''Doc:''' Woowee! [[ThankingTheViewer Thanks for joining Club Nintendo, Mac!]]
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* Seeing Doc proudly hoist Mac over his shoulder when he claims a title belt sparks a father and son image that's hard to mistake for anything else.
* Another one caused by losing, believe it or not. Losing to the DarkerAndEdgier Title Defense version of Don Flamenco will cause him to swear this victory to his beloved Carmen. As he raises the black rose, it sparkles as it changes to a familiar red.
* As well, you have to feel for Glass Joe's elation for actually winning a match for once in his Title Defense victory cutscene. It takes the sting out a little from the fact that you just lost to Glass Joe.
* During the end credits for the SNES version of ''Super Punch-Out!!'', your defeated opponents each have one last thing to say, and it turns out that all but the most stubborn have come to respect you. Even [[TheSilentBob Nick Bruiser]] manages to say more than three words to you.

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