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** And even ''more'' examples comes from their rivals -- Adelita Diaz, Alicia's rival, is a LightningBruiser, being TheBerserker much like Flash while also beingl a CloseRangeCombatant much like Ulysses, often going for [[AttackAttackAttack relentless pressuring]], devastating {{megaton punch}}es, and borderline {{combat sadomasochis|t}}m, which shows that she's got a HairTriggerTemper, and once she gets going, ''she is not stopping'', Arnold von Mikrov, Ulysses' rival (and also {{Big Brother|bully}}) is a LongRangeFighter who tends to stay out of harm's way and let his opponent come to him, forcing the opponent to charge forth, more often than not, [[CounterAttack right into Arnold's fist]], which shows that he's an arrogant counterpuncher who relies on getting the opponent to come to him in order for him to land devastating blows, Cole Ramone, Clay's rival, is an AttackReflector that takes what you give to him and dishes it out back with just as much devastating effect as you threw at him, which shows that he is the perfect {{foil}} for a {{Power Cop|y}}ier like Clay, and Maximilian Khan (real name Maximilian Kartashyovinsky), Flash's rival, is a MightyGlacier who uses calm, calculated, and precise attacks to dismantle his opponent in the most painful ways possible, always keeping a cool head on his shoulders, and never wavering for even a second, which shows that he's a GeniusBruiser who always has a back-up plan, no matter how dire the situation may be, perfectly befitting the machine against Flash's monster.

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** And even ''more'' examples comes from their rivals -- Adelita Diaz, Alicia's rival, is a LightningBruiser, being TheBerserker much like Flash while also beingl being a CloseRangeCombatant much like Ulysses, often going for [[AttackAttackAttack relentless pressuring]], devastating {{megaton punch}}es, and borderline {{combat sadomasochis|t}}m, which shows that she's got a HairTriggerTemper, and once she gets going, ''she is not stopping'', Arnold von Mikrov, Ulysses' rival (and also {{Big Brother|bully}}) is a LongRangeFighter who tends to stay out of harm's way and let his opponent come to him, forcing the opponent to charge forth, more often than not, [[CounterAttack right into Arnold's fist]], which shows that he's an arrogant counterpuncher who relies on getting the opponent to come to him in order for him to land devastating blows, Cole Ramone, Clay's rival, is an AttackReflector that takes what you give to him and dishes it out back with just as much devastating effect as you threw at him, which shows that he is the perfect {{foil}} for a {{Power Cop|y}}ier like Clay, and Maximilian Khan (real name Maximilian Kartashyovinsky), Flash's rival, is a MightyGlacier who uses calm, calculated, and precise attacks to dismantle his opponent in the most painful ways possible, always keeping a cool head on his shoulders, and never wavering for even a second, which shows that he's a GeniusBruiser who always has a back-up plan, no matter how dire the situation may be, perfectly befitting the machine against Flash's monster.



* '''Inverted''': (Continued from exaggerated) Conversely, some rivals may actually have something akin to a PowerStereotypeFlip but for fighting styles instead. James Roberts, Harry's rival, is a GlassCannon who often uses {{Megaton Punch}}es in tandem with {{Speed Blitz}}es in order to viciously wail on his opponents, which heavily contrasts with his easygoing, [[TheFriendlyTexan casual and hospitable]] demeanor, Stan Roswell Jr., Eddie's is a JackOfAllStats who relies on the very basics and fundamentals of boxing, which heavily contrasts with his [[{{Cloudcuckoolander}} bizarre and erratic personality]], and Sean Lee, Pete's rival, is a BruceLeeClone who relies on RapidFireFisticuffs and striking at {{pressure point}}s (his SignatureMove is an AttackOnTheHeart), which heavily contrasts his relaxed, almost perpetually meditating, and calm behavior.

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* '''Inverted''': (Continued from exaggerated) Conversely, some rivals may actually have something akin to a PowerStereotypeFlip but for fighting styles instead. James Roberts, Harry's rival, is a GlassCannon who often uses {{Megaton Punch}}es in tandem with {{Speed Blitz}}es in order to viciously wail on his opponents, which heavily contrasts with his easygoing, [[TheFriendlyTexan casual and hospitable]] demeanor, Stan Roswell Jr., Eddie's rival, is a JackOfAllStats who relies on the very basics and fundamentals of boxing, which heavily contrasts with his [[{{Cloudcuckoolander}} bizarre and erratic personality]], and Sean Lee, Li, Pete's rival, is a BruceLeeClone who relies on RapidFireFisticuffs and striking at {{pressure point}}s (his SignatureMove is an AttackOnTheHeart), which heavily contrasts his relaxed, almost perpetually meditating, and calm behavior.
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** And even ''more'' examples comes from their rivals -- Adelita Diaz, Alicia's rival, is TheBerserker much like Flash while also a CloseRangeCombatant much like Ulysses, often going for [[AttackAttackAttack relentless pressuring]], devastating {{megaton punch}}es, and borderline {{combat sadomasochis|t}}m, which shows that she's got a HairTriggerTemper, and once she gets going, ''she is not stopping'', Arnold von Mikrov, Ulysses' rival (and also {{Big Brother|bully}}) is a LongRangeFighter who tends to stay out of harm's way and let his opponent come to him, forcing the opponent to charge forth, more often than not, [[CounterAttack right into Arnold's fist]], which shows that he's an arrogant counterpuncher who relies on getting the opponent to come to him in order for him to land devastating blows, Cole Ramone, Clay's rival, is an AttackReflector that takes what you give to him and dishes it out back with just as much devastating effect as you threw at him, which shows that he is the perfect {{foil}} for a {{Power Cop|y}}ier like Clay, and Maximilian Khan (real name Maximilian Kartashyovinsky), Flash's rival, is a MightyGlacier who uses calm, calculated, and precise attacks to dismantle his opponent in the most painful ways possible, always keeping a cool head on his shoulders, and never wavering for even a second, which shows that he's a GeniusBruiser who always has a back-up plan, no matter how dire the situation may be, perfectly befitting the machine against Flash's monster.

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** And even ''more'' examples comes from their rivals -- Adelita Diaz, Alicia's rival, is a LightningBruiser, being TheBerserker much like Flash while also beingl a CloseRangeCombatant much like Ulysses, often going for [[AttackAttackAttack relentless pressuring]], devastating {{megaton punch}}es, and borderline {{combat sadomasochis|t}}m, which shows that she's got a HairTriggerTemper, and once she gets going, ''she is not stopping'', Arnold von Mikrov, Ulysses' rival (and also {{Big Brother|bully}}) is a LongRangeFighter who tends to stay out of harm's way and let his opponent come to him, forcing the opponent to charge forth, more often than not, [[CounterAttack right into Arnold's fist]], which shows that he's an arrogant counterpuncher who relies on getting the opponent to come to him in order for him to land devastating blows, Cole Ramone, Clay's rival, is an AttackReflector that takes what you give to him and dishes it out back with just as much devastating effect as you threw at him, which shows that he is the perfect {{foil}} for a {{Power Cop|y}}ier like Clay, and Maximilian Khan (real name Maximilian Kartashyovinsky), Flash's rival, is a MightyGlacier who uses calm, calculated, and precise attacks to dismantle his opponent in the most painful ways possible, always keeping a cool head on his shoulders, and never wavering for even a second, which shows that he's a GeniusBruiser who always has a back-up plan, no matter how dire the situation may be, perfectly befitting the machine against Flash's monster.
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* '''Straight''': The EliteFour of Billy's Brawling Gym have distinctive styles that suit their personality -- Alicia P. Navarro is a FragileSpeedster that relies on [[IShallTauntYou taunts]], subsequent {{Counterattack}}ing, and vicious {{Speed Blitz}}es consisting of RapidFireFisticuffs, which shows that she's a fast, flighty, and irritating pest to catch, Ulysses Smalls is a CloseRangeCombatant that relies on getting up in his opponent's face and [[AttackAttackAttack overwhelming them]] with savage [[RapidFireFisticuffs barrages of blows]] while dodging and weaving his way through his opponents' blows unscathed, even when his opponent manages to last well into the later parts of the rounds (in which case Ulysses takes VictoryByEndurance), which shows that he's a bonafide {{determinator}} who ''[[ImplacableMan will not stop]]'' until his opponent falls down, Flash Young is TheBerserker who relies on savage brute force (that's so powerful that it doesn't even matter if you block, [[ArmorPiercingAttack because his fist will inevitably bust through your arms]]), unpredictable movements, an ominous presence in the ring, nigh {{combat sadomasochis|t}}m where he looks like he intentionally takes hits to show off his undying fury, and an overall devastating raw force output, which shows that he's TheBigGuy and a horrific, unpredictable monster who you absolutely do ''not'' want to mess with if you value your life, and Clay Tanner Finnigan tends to use a mix of all three depending on the situation, if not outright doing some {{Power Copy}}ing, while mostly dodging his opponent's attacks instead of blocking or tanking (unless his opponent has pillows for fists) all with a smile, which shows that he fights for the thrill of it and tries to use the most to his ability to have some fun fighting.

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* '''Straight''': The EliteFour of Billy's Brawling Gym have distinctive styles that suit their personality -- Alicia P. Palencia Navarro is a FragileSpeedster that relies on [[IShallTauntYou taunts]], subsequent {{Counterattack}}ing, and vicious {{Speed Blitz}}es consisting of RapidFireFisticuffs, which shows that she's a fast, flighty, and irritating pest to catch, Ulysses Smalls is a CloseRangeCombatant that relies on getting up in his opponent's face and [[AttackAttackAttack overwhelming them]] with savage [[RapidFireFisticuffs barrages of blows]] while dodging and weaving his way through his opponents' blows unscathed, even when his opponent manages to last well into the later parts of the rounds (in which case Ulysses takes VictoryByEndurance), which shows that he's a bonafide {{determinator}} who ''[[ImplacableMan will not stop]]'' until his opponent falls down, Flash Young is TheBerserker who relies on savage brute force (that's so powerful that it doesn't even matter if you block, [[ArmorPiercingAttack because his fist will inevitably bust through your arms]]), unpredictable movements, an ominous presence in the ring, nigh {{combat sadomasochis|t}}m where he looks like he intentionally takes hits to show off his undying fury, and an overall devastating raw force output, which shows that he's TheBigGuy and a horrific, unpredictable monster who you absolutely do ''not'' want to mess with if you value your life, and Clay Tanner Finnigan tends to use a mix of all three depending on the situation, if not outright doing some {{Power Copy}}ing, while mostly dodging his opponent's attacks instead of blocking or tanking (unless his opponent has pillows for fists) all with a smile, which shows that he fights for the thrill of it and tries to use the most to his ability to have some fun fighting.



* '''Downplayed''': ???

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* '''Downplayed''': ???While the boxers have fighting styles that fit their personality, there is sometimes an OutOfCharacterMoment, such as Alicia going for a [[BrutalBrawl vicious slugfest]], Harry [[VictoryByEndurance sticking and moving to get a decision win]], Flash out-boxing and jabbing away at his opponent, etc.



* '''Exploited''': Already from knowing one's personality, Maximilian Khan is capable of deducing how they fight, and further deducing how to dismantle their fighting style. Arnold von Mikrov is a long ranged counterpuncher? Bait out his counters ''and counter him in turn''. Clay T. Finnigan is a {{power cop|}}ier who takes what's best for the situation? Be an AttackReflector who knows the counter to ''every'' punch Clay tries to throw. Harry Oswalt is a round-one knockout artist? Keep frustrating him by always staying out of reach, outlast him well into the later rounds, and then start beating him down when he's tired. Eddie Roque is an unpredictable fighter? Beat him down using the fundamentals of basics.

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* '''Exploited''': Already from knowing one's personality, Maximilian Khan is capable of deducing how they fight, and further deducing how to dismantle their fighting style. Arnold von Mikrov is a long ranged counterpuncher? Bait out his counters ''and counter him in turn''. Clay T. Finnigan is a {{power cop|}}ier cop|y}}ier who takes what's best for the situation? Be an AttackReflector who knows the counter to ''every'' punch Clay tries to throw. Harry Oswalt is a round-one knockout artist? Keep frustrating him by always staying out of reach, outlast him well into the later rounds, and then start beating him down when he's tired. Eddie Roque is an unpredictable fighter? Beat him down using the fundamentals of basics.
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** And even ''more'' examples comes from their rivals -- Adelita Diaz, Alicia's rival, is TheBerserker much like Flash while also a CloseRangeCombatant much like Ulysses, often going for [[AttackAttackAttack relentless pressuring]], devastating {{megaton punch}}es, and borderline {{combat sadomasochis|t}}m, which shows that she's got a HairTriggerTemper, and once she gets going, ''she is not stopping'', Arnold von Mikrov, Ulysses' rival (and also {{Big Brother|bully}}) is a LongRangeFighter who tends to stay out of harm's way and let his opponent come to him, forcing the opponent to charge forth, more often than not, [[CounterAttack right into Arnold's fist]], which shows that he's an arrogant counterpuncher who relies on getting the opponent to come to him in order for him to land devastating blows, Cole Ramone, Clay's rival, is an AttackReflector that takes what you give to him and dishes it out back with just as much devastating effect as you threw at him, which shows that he is the perfect {{foil}} for a {{Power Cop|y}}ier like Clay, and Maximilian Khan (real name Maximilian Kalashnikalindinsky), Flash's rival, is a MightyGlacier who uses calm, calculated, and precise attacks to dismantle his opponent in the most painful ways possible, always keeping a cool head on his shoulders, and never wavering for even a second, which shows that he's a GeniusBruiser who always has a back-up plan, no matter how dire the situation may be, perfectly befitting the machine against Flash's monster.

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** And even ''more'' examples comes from their rivals -- Adelita Diaz, Alicia's rival, is TheBerserker much like Flash while also a CloseRangeCombatant much like Ulysses, often going for [[AttackAttackAttack relentless pressuring]], devastating {{megaton punch}}es, and borderline {{combat sadomasochis|t}}m, which shows that she's got a HairTriggerTemper, and once she gets going, ''she is not stopping'', Arnold von Mikrov, Ulysses' rival (and also {{Big Brother|bully}}) is a LongRangeFighter who tends to stay out of harm's way and let his opponent come to him, forcing the opponent to charge forth, more often than not, [[CounterAttack right into Arnold's fist]], which shows that he's an arrogant counterpuncher who relies on getting the opponent to come to him in order for him to land devastating blows, Cole Ramone, Clay's rival, is an AttackReflector that takes what you give to him and dishes it out back with just as much devastating effect as you threw at him, which shows that he is the perfect {{foil}} for a {{Power Cop|y}}ier like Clay, and Maximilian Khan (real name Maximilian Kalashnikalindinsky), Kartashyovinsky), Flash's rival, is a MightyGlacier who uses calm, calculated, and precise attacks to dismantle his opponent in the most painful ways possible, always keeping a cool head on his shoulders, and never wavering for even a second, which shows that he's a GeniusBruiser who always has a back-up plan, no matter how dire the situation may be, perfectly befitting the machine against Flash's monster.



* '''Exploited''': ???

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* '''Exploited''': ???Already from knowing one's personality, Maximilian Khan is capable of deducing how they fight, and further deducing how to dismantle their fighting style. Arnold von Mikrov is a long ranged counterpuncher? Bait out his counters ''and counter him in turn''. Clay T. Finnigan is a {{power cop|}}ier who takes what's best for the situation? Be an AttackReflector who knows the counter to ''every'' punch Clay tries to throw. Harry Oswalt is a round-one knockout artist? Keep frustrating him by always staying out of reach, outlast him well into the later rounds, and then start beating him down when he's tired. Eddie Roque is an unpredictable fighter? Beat him down using the fundamentals of basics.
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'''Basic Trope''': Fighting styles reveal personalities and training.
* '''Straight''': The EliteFour of Billy's Brawling Gym have distinctive styles that suit their personality -- Alicia P. Navarro is a FragileSpeedster that relies on [[IShallTauntYou taunts]], subsequent {{Counterattack}}ing, and vicious {{Speed Blitz}}es consisting of RapidFireFisticuffs, which shows that she's a fast, flighty, and irritating pest to catch, Ulysses Smalls is a CloseRangeCombatant that relies on getting up in his opponent's face and [[AttackAttackAttack overwhelming them]] with savage [[RapidFireFisticuffs barrages of blows]] while dodging and weaving his way through his opponents' blows unscathed, even when his opponent manages to last well into the later parts of the rounds (in which case Ulysses takes VictoryByEndurance), which shows that he's a bonafide {{determinator}} who ''[[ImplacableMan will not stop]]'' until his opponent falls down, Flash Young is TheBerserker who relies on savage brute force (that's so powerful that it doesn't even matter if you block, [[ArmorPiercingAttack because his fist will inevitably bust through your arms]]), unpredictable movements, an ominous presence in the ring, nigh {{combat sadomasochis|t}}m where he looks like he intentionally takes hits to show off his undying fury, and an overall devastating raw force output, which shows that he's TheBigGuy and a horrific, unpredictable monster who you absolutely do ''not'' want to mess with if you value your life, and Clay Tanner Finnigan tends to use a mix of all three depending on the situation, if not outright doing some {{Power Copy}}ing, while mostly dodging his opponent's attacks instead of blocking or tanking (unless his opponent has pillows for fists) all with a smile, which shows that he fights for the thrill of it and tries to use the most to his ability to have some fun fighting.
* '''Exaggerated''':
** ''On top of all of those'', the other three gym members who attend Billy's Brawling Gym have fighting styles that reflect their personalities. Harry Oswalt is a CombatPragmatist who tends to go for few round {{speed blitz}}es, often rushing at his opponent and not letting them breathe for a second, always trying to finish early, and gassing out in the later rounds of his fights, which shows that Harry isn't the kind of guy who wants to run marathons on his opponent, and prefers to finish his fights quickly so that he can laze around once he's done, Eddie Roque is TheFightingNarcissist who relies on gratuitous {{flynning}} (of the fisticuffs variety) and comically humiliating his opponents with the most bizarre of moves, which shows that while he may be a FightingClown to some (due to his ridiculous ConfusionFu), he's definitely got rights to be arrogant, and Pete Perkins is a PintSizedPowerhouse that relies on his relatively short height in order to slip through his opponent's punches and deliver devastating {{counter|attack}} [[RapidFireFisticuffs barrages]] and slowly whittle them down until Pete is dead ''certain'' that he should go for the finishing blows, which shows that Pete is methodical and patient, always trying to get through to his opponent's defenses and destroy them once he's gotten past them.
** And even ''more'' examples comes from their rivals -- Adelita Diaz, Alicia's rival, is TheBerserker much like Flash while also a CloseRangeCombatant much like Ulysses, often going for [[AttackAttackAttack relentless pressuring]], devastating {{megaton punch}}es, and borderline {{combat sadomasochis|t}}m, which shows that she's got a HairTriggerTemper, and once she gets going, ''she is not stopping'', Arnold von Mikrov, Ulysses' rival (and also {{Big Brother|bully}}) is a LongRangeFighter who tends to stay out of harm's way and let his opponent come to him, forcing the opponent to charge forth, more often than not, [[CounterAttack right into Arnold's fist]], which shows that he's an arrogant counterpuncher who relies on getting the opponent to come to him in order for him to land devastating blows, Cole Ramone, Clay's rival, is an AttackReflector that takes what you give to him and dishes it out back with just as much devastating effect as you threw at him, which shows that he is the perfect {{foil}} for a {{Power Cop|y}}ier like Clay, and Maximilian Khan (real name Maximilian Kalashnikalindinsky), Flash's rival, is a MightyGlacier who uses calm, calculated, and precise attacks to dismantle his opponent in the most painful ways possible, always keeping a cool head on his shoulders, and never wavering for even a second, which shows that he's a GeniusBruiser who always has a back-up plan, no matter how dire the situation may be, perfectly befitting the machine against Flash's monster.
* '''Downplayed''': ???
* '''Justified''': The trainers of the boxers have used their personalities in order to mold their fighting styles.
* '''Inverted''': (Continued from exaggerated) Conversely, some rivals may actually have something akin to a PowerStereotypeFlip but for fighting styles instead. James Roberts, Harry's rival, is a GlassCannon who often uses {{Megaton Punch}}es in tandem with {{Speed Blitz}}es in order to viciously wail on his opponents, which heavily contrasts with his easygoing, [[TheFriendlyTexan casual and hospitable]] demeanor, Stan Roswell Jr., Eddie's is a JackOfAllStats who relies on the very basics and fundamentals of boxing, which heavily contrasts with his [[{{Cloudcuckoolander}} bizarre and erratic personality]], and Sean Lee, Pete's rival, is a BruceLeeClone who relies on RapidFireFisticuffs and striking at {{pressure point}}s (his SignatureMove is an AttackOnTheHeart), which heavily contrasts his relaxed, almost perpetually meditating, and calm behavior.
* '''Subverted''': ???
* '''Double Subverted''': ???
* '''Parodied''': ???
* '''Zig-Zagged''': Whether fighting styles reflect personalities or not is DependingOnTheWriter.
* '''Averted''': Fighting styles ''do not'' reflect personalities.
* '''Enforced''': ???
* '''Lampshaded''': Flash snarks, "'Course I'm a rough an' tumble slugger who relies on brute force. Can't'cha tell by how freakishly big I am?"
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* '''Exploited''': ???
* '''Defied''': ???
* '''Discussed''': ???
* '''Conversed''': ???
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%% * '''Reconstructed''': ???
%% * '''Played for Laughs''': ???
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%% * '''Played for Horror''': ???

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