The stands of the boxing arena were filled with hundreds of spectators, some old, some new. Recently, there were rumors that a new fighter would be participating in the new boxing tournament. The massive audience was talking amongst themselves or looking at the center of the arena where the very first fight would take match. Eventually, the noises lowered as the referee walked to the very center of the arena.

-"Ladies! Gentlemen! Welcome to the Punch Out boxing tournament! As you may have heard, our roster of our best boxers are making a return! However, we are allowing an audience member to step into the ring and fight a boxer that is randomly chosen! If you win, that boxer is going to be your mentor until Title Defense, in which you take their place!"-

They called out before pointing towards the audience, allowing anyone to come up. Obviously, everyone was hesitant, all except one...

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-"King Hippo, you're up! Come to the boxing ring at once!"-

King Hippo was aware that he looked strange. A lot of people have called him out for it. Even his own people. He didn't mind, however. He was never fond of boxing, anyway. If anything, he was doing it in case any thieves or colonizers invaded his island. A king has to protect his people, after all. Finishing off the remains of his leftovers, King Hippo stomped his way towards the boxing ring, his steps reverberating the entire stadium and causing the spectators to jump a little in their seats.