Glass Joe

"Je viens te chercher! (I’m coming after you!)"

- Glass Joe challenging Dan Hibiki in Dan Hibiki VS Glass Joe

Glass Joe is a character from the Punch-Out series, and is usually the first opponent fought.

Fanon Wiki ideas so far

 * Dan Hibiki VS Glass Joe

History
Born in Paris, France, Glass Joe is a nervous but energetic fighter who later came into the career of boxing at a young age. Trained under Gabby Jay, Glass Joe entered the tournament that featured Mr. Dream (or Mike Tyson)... which is where his long stint of pain, suffering and being a literal human punching bag in Punch-Out lore began...

Background

 * Height: 5'10   / ''177 cm
 * Weight: 110 lbs / 50 kg
 * Age: 38
 * Likes: Baguettes, croissants, coffee
 * Fighting stance: Orthodox
 * Always part of the Minor Circuit

Right Hook

 * Cannot be ducked or blocked
 * Can be dodged
 * Easily telegraphed
 * Slightly stronger from the Contender variant

Left Jab

 * Easily blocked, ducked or dodged
 * Easily telegraphed
 * A lot of build-up for nothing
 * Slightly stronger from the Contender variant

Delayed Right Hook

 * Similar to standard right hook
 * Stronger than the standard right hook
 * Considered to be Joe's strongest move

Vive Le France

 * A long taunt followed by a right uppercut
 * Steps back before going back forward
 * Countering with a normal punch = OHKO
 * Ditto with a 3-star uppercut
 * Countering with a 1 or 2-star uppercut = OHKD

Liberté

 * Same as Vive Le France except with a left jab
 * Fakes going back to the center once before throwing a punch

Quick Attack

 * Runs around in a flurry before throwing a punch
 * Almost unpredictable
 * Blocking the attack allows more hooks during a stun

Taunts

 * Yes, he taunts. At the start of every round.
 * Also can be made into a Taunt Punch

Protective Helmet

 * Given after 100 losses by Joe's doctor
 * Protects head from jabs
 * Allows Joe to protect just his stomach
 * Can be knocked into the air with a Star Uppercut

Feats

 * Won against Nick Bruiser...
 * Became a Nintendo icon
 * Seemingly unfazed by being beaten by Little Mac... and everyone else
 * The most experienced fighter, alongside Gabby Jay
 * Has a term named after him

Faults

 * ...which is considered to be a freak accident or just didn't happen at all
 * Weak point: Jaw
 * Beaten by practically every opponent he faced, including his own trainer
 * Boxed his own shadow... and lost!
 * Assumed to be a French stereotype