Punch-Out Walkthrough, Page 13

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Bald Bull

Quick Tips

Bull always opens the match with three of his twirl-punches, giving you an easy chance to earn three stars!
The left-dodge is the only evasive move that can avoid every one of Bull's attacks, so make it your default evasive option!
The Bull Charge can be countered with either a right-hook or Star Punch for a one-punch-knockdown.

Walkthrough

Bald Bull's not a happy camper, and his powerful attacks reflect this. His three main attacks all have fairly obvious tells, making them easy to dodge (the left-dodge, in fact, can evade every one of his attacks!). Bald Bull's first attack has crouch down to either side and twirling his fists--evade this with a dodge just after he stands up, before the punch, then immediately follow-up with a series of jabs--time the 3rd jab just right to earn a Star (wait just a moment after the second punch to launch the third)! His second move is an fast uppercut from the left--evade with a left-dodge the moment you identify the attack. Bull's third attack looks similar to the upper-cut, except he'll shake both of his fists before punching--this can be either dodged or countered. If evading, left-dodge just after the second shake--if countering, jab him a moment after, when you see him flash red, earning you a Star.

Now Bald Bull, true to his name, also has a "Bull Charge" move, where he'll rest against the ropes just before charging at you several times in a row. The easiest way to deal with this is to dodge a moment after you see him blow steam out of his nose--remember, he may charge several more times too! However, you can also counter this for a one-hit-knockdown! Simply hook him the very moment you see him start running at you (this requires super-fast reflexes!), but is the fastest and easiest way to deal with him.

One more thing--if you get hit by any of Bull's uppercuts, he'll taunt you shortly after. Punch him when he flashes gold for a Star!

Need Help?

Health Boost!After knocking an opponent down, shake the Wiimote and Nunchuck or hammer on the 1+2 buttons simultaneously (depends on control scheme) as fast as you can to slowly regain energy before they get back up!
Recover Health Before Rounds 2 or 3:Between rounds, when Doc gives you advice, press the - (minus) button to have Doc eat a candy bar, which will refill most of your life before the next round. You can only do this once per match, so save it for when you're low on energy.
Extra Life! If you're in the process of being TKO'd (the animation just before Little Mac falls to the ground), immediately shake the Wiimote and Nunchuck or hammer on the 1+2 buttons (depending on control scheme) to have a chance at coming back one last time with a slight bit of health.

Star Opportunities

When Bald Bull taunts you by laughing with his arms on his hips, punch him when he flashes gold.
After dodge his twirling-fist punch, follow-up with three 3 jabs (wait a very brief moment before launching the third--you want to hit him as he's reeling back) to earn a Star.
When Bald Bull shakes his fists, jab him just after you see him flash red for a Star!

One-Punch-Knockdown

During Bald Bull's 'Bull Charge,' right-hook just before he runs into you.
Star Punch Bald Bull during his 'Bull Charge' for an instant knockdown. You should unleash your Star Punch just after he blows steam from his nose (just before his charge).