Punch Out!!: Mac's Last Stand Intro and Ending

[@articusramos808]

Later. He got invited into Smash after Donkey Kong seen he has proven himself in the ring. But not as an assist trophy but as a contender.

[@rararasputin8608]

Just imagine Doc is at home one night, looking at his box of candy bars and thinking on whether to grab one or not. However, someone knocks at the door and it's Mac. Due to old times, the two hug, and Mac shows him the letter. With a surge of energy, Doc rushes back in, grabs a couple candy bars and puts his trademark attire on, heading back to the gym to put him back in shape in order to take on time-bending witches and intergalactic bounty hunters.

[@VGamingJunkieVT]

When Donkey Kong grabs him and runs off, he was taking him to Smash Bros.

[@ye11owman29]

too bad nintendo hated him and balanced him to be dogshit. they did my boy dirty

[@articusramos808]

@@ye11owman29 they did a whole lot dirty just to balance online hijinks

[@rfi2011]

​@ye11owman thats because little Mac is the underdog so it's up to you to control him

[@kpn1484]

The ending is sad because now we dont get another punch out game

[@s1mpl_ified]

I mean macs last stand could be retconned to be after a future punch out game that may happen but I doubt that

[@furiousstudios4438]

@@s1mpl_ified Either that or a prequel.

[@bataton7733]

I mean... With all these Punch Out videos happening recently, I wouldn't be surprised for another game

[@KrakenBattlebots]

I think Mac asked doc for help training for smash bros but that’s just my theory

[@kpn1484]

Deconfirmed, their working on one for switch

[@mariamansion3347]

0:06 Imagine if Mac just straight up punched Doc on accident. Imagine how much more emotional this scene would be if that happened.

[@Gogo-zv4hy]

Doc Louis : Nice Job Ah... Arbitre (sorry im French) : KO

[@rararasputin8608]

Tempting as it was, it was to show his point on having a worthy exit. Three strikes, third being when he shined brightest. It is as said with fire: a fire burns brightest when it is about to go out.

[@VGamingJunkieVT]

The Rookie evolves into the Champion and the Champion evolves into the Legend. Though his time is over, his legacy will never be forgotten.

[@ch592]

@@Gogo-zv4hy Glass Joe

[@themagicalgamer6522]

@@Gogo-zv4hy well at least you get what glass joe Is saying

[@KirbyKing25]

0:19 i first saw this cutscene with no context for mac’s last stand, so i thought Mac had died

[@El_Omar2203]

I like to imagine that Mac started this challenge because he's turning 18 and wants to go to college.

[@blooharrison8105]

I never thought about that.

[@𠁧]

or because he got invited to smash bros

[@thecpmr6276]

I really hope that's Canon. My dream punch-out game is that Mac feels the call of the Ring again but is way outta practice. So he starts doing street fights. I don't want the gameplay style to change, I honestly think punch out has a perfect gameplay loop. But it would be cool if Mac had to go through an underground fighting ring before he got accepted back into minor circuit and did the whole thing all over again. The old Punch-Out characters could help him along the way! And Mac being a street fighter would work out just fine because it's not like he hasn't fought people who cheat before lol

[@saiche100]

Personal headcanon is that Mario saw this guy solo an entire boxing league twice, and sent in the Smash invite. Unfortunately he would have to retire in his world…

[@metalicbeast9659]

They both are from broklyn, so it’s possible

[@UniqueHandleName]

One of the most wholesome endings of any video game.

[@IrishCoder]

Saddest

[@DrDark7]

Seeing this makes me wish there was a game where little mac is now the trainer, training the new star boxer

[@waxlsteel]

DrDark7 you know a remake of super punch out with the player being the fighter and Mac as the trainer

[@mrjohnm10]

Link to the game?

[@luigijackson6252]

@@mrjohnm10 they haven’t made or announce they’re in the making of the new punch out game

[@mark030a]

Would make for a great "create a boxer" system with that concept in mind!

[@SolCresta3405]

So, kinda like Creed?

[@simone0764]

Good job, son... good job.

[@thesuperiorkitten]

made quite a name for myself 497-3 at the end

[@gorchillatheman-gorilla438]

497 VICTORIES???????

[@PaypsAgain]

Imagine how akward going outside is when peeps know you beat people up 497 times XD

[@panicwolf8586]

500 games in total. Way better than leaving it at an uneven 503.

[@The_Kvngs_Return]

Ya know the thing that still blows me away even after having watched little Mac’s retirement scene is that my boy had his boxing career and became the best there ever was AT 17?!?

[@CymantiShaman-f6n]

I love games that are silly and fun but have genuinely heart felt endings. It’s hits so much harder after you’ve played the whole game

[@sauljessereyesmolina187]

Little Mac has already become a true star boxer.

[@blast5558]

the nostalgia and memories hit me like a truck

[@mr.awesome6011]

Cringe

[@charlesthomas5956]

​@@mr.awesome6011Oh no! It's that one guy who replies "Cringe" to every single comment!

[@HectorCartoons]

00:05 Mac almost started another round of Doc Louis's Punch Out

[@3D_Land_Enthusiast]

*URGH!* nice one….

[@DoubleJ466]

He only has to say “duck this one”

[@irenegauquier4094]

more like sayori almost started another round of mistys punch out

[@brendanrichardson6135]

Good job son....good job.

[@ryanReebro4120]

Me: 😢

[@gorchillatheman-gorilla438]

I think this leads up to the next Punch Out game. Doc Louis was once champion, and he ended up teaching Mac. So, I see it only fitting that Mac teaches someone. I see the next Punch Out game as one where we create our character in the beginning. We play through parts of our character's life and make important, story-altering choices. Eventually, our character is down on their luck. Jobless, divorced, and on the brink of bankruptcy. All of a sudden, having seen our struggles as a coworker, Mac (or an older Doc) comes to our character's doorstep and offers to train them. And that's where our story begins. However, the game will be a completely different playstyle. During matches, we move around. As we win more and more matches, our character can learn different skills depending what path we took when we were younger. I see three different skill trees. First is the "Purebred Boxer". This depends on being the best you can be around at boxing. Second skill tree I had an idea for is "Merciless". You are filled with hatred, and want everyone you fight to suffer. Last, and definitely the scummiest... Is "Cheater". To outweigh your disadvantages, you need to break the rules. This includes using performance enhancing drugs, modifying your gloves, even bribing the opponent. Each choice you make during the game will affect the ending.

[@ye11owman29]

that's retarded

[@rubinmuttoriginal7444]

This idea is so good, it's criminal that no one else is talking about it. Love the idea. 👍

[@SayfuHQ]

THIS IDEA IS AMAZING

[@thesmileman6931]

Glass Joe is world champion.

[@raaar93]

Cheater should have an upgraded Variant named "Irish Sucker" you can bring weapons to the match, try to hit before you go down and be a total dumbass.

[@Johnnydony]

i wish i can go back to this time with my son. i love you mac baby

[@derekmaullo2865]

That will never happen. Keep dreaming you will never do that

[@kendoesstickman]

I wish that your wish comes true

[@danknecoarc7174]

Girls: boys never cry it’s so weird Boys:

[@felixgutierrezquinonez3853]

Yes bro

[@derekmaullo2865]

Very racisy

[@Blockbustah]

@@derekmaullo2865 racisy?

[@derekmaullo2865]

@@Blockbustah Racist

[@ilikecheese5832]

@@derekmaullo2865 how exactly can this be racist?

[@kranbywashere9874]

I laughed because I thought in my head 0:00 You want to quit! Mac: No! 0:19 (horrible job son)

[@Epicboy099]

Evil doc Louis be like:

[@itsdripnovababy]

@@Epicboy099 Wanna know a secret? I *loathe* chocolate bars!

[@LightningFastStudios]

me when ash retires

[@theeskrungly]

If a new punch out game ever came out, I could imagine Little Mac (and also Doc hopefully) being a mentor to a new character. It would make the most sense if this ending is canon.

[@pr.depper4819]

maybe that's super punch out's protagonist

[@yoxavier21]

i deadass thought little mac died but then i realized donkey kong took him to super smash bros

[@dabluepittoo-aqua4213]

Looks like this wasn't the end just yet! He quit boxing and moved onto Smashing!

[@BHChain]

😳😳😳

[@josephgonzales5781]

sheeeeesh pause on THAT

[@nysreme7]

that sounds *sus* out of context

[@dabluepittoo-aqua4213]

@@nysreme7 no

[@nysreme7]

@@dabluepittoo-aqua4213 yes

[@nicksterdisneyandpixarclub]

If only we got a new Punch Out game for Switch. In this case, we could get all of Little Mac's opponents (excluding Donkey Kong) from the Wii title as playable characters besides Little Mac.

[@pirajacinto4]

Man this is amazing. The use of the Retire, Give Up music as a final ending is just fantastic.

[@lightwolfgamer6430]

little mac revenge is on smash bros

[@CatchTheMarmosets]

If they ever make a punch out game it’d be awesome if we played as Doc, we could even have Von Kaiser as one of the top contenders if they wanted

[@spoodigus]

That ending cutscene had me tearing up to be honest

[@bencrailer8483]

The ending hits much harder when you consider that Mac was on Death's door. This is the reason his determination let him become Champ that quickly and that Doc helped him.

[@Udhek]

I Like To Think That After Mac Finally Got Graduated From College, He Then Goes Back To Doc Louis And Then It Becomes One Of The World's Best Boxers That Had Ever Stepped On This Earth... I Think That So I Can Calm Myself...

[@magicbadjames2810]

What a way to end the series

[@the6thchannelshow2009]

The piano music sounds like he died.

[@jestlsjps]

And he punch donkey kong in the face at super smash bros 4 and smash bros ultimate for his revenge. For the retirement. And he got kidnapped by donkey kong just like pauline

[@D00MMAST3R]

Funniest shit I've ever seen.

[@chaotixgamer9328]

Mac did great job of career he is still champion in Doc Louis Book.

[@jakobwebb9854]

I really wanna know what little mac did after he retired. What did he end up pursuing instead and where he ended up in life after this

[@Idktbh-n4p]

Smash Bros

[@NavieReal]

This is a decisive proof that punch out franchise has ended, But we still have the blonde lil mac so punch out in switch is possible

[@ye11owman29]

nah. Punch out isn't punch out without little mac

[@SonicRushEnjoyer-ky3im]

What if Little Mac trained Super Punch Out Mac?

[@zigmaster5199]

0:37 they shoulda made it a picture from the original 1987 training scene

[@raiderking7310]

It will look kinda cheezy but I get wat u mean

[@pizono]

That would be a good idea

[@khadraabeeb5007]

Omg I am going to cry for little Mac 😢

[@Lightning736]

when I beat the game I actually started crying

[@JustinBrown-tk7ku]

I think we should have glass joe as the main protagonist because he is an under dog and we see older little mac training him

[@Týr4039]

Bro became the champion when he was 17 and retired at 17

[@Liveandlearn789]

“I can’t believe he didn’t cry during the Titanic!” “Do Men even have feelings?” Men: 0:19

[@CapcomSegaFanBoy]

Imagine, if Little Mac accidentally punched Doc Louis. Doc Louis lying on the ground, Little Mac weeping.

[@irenegauquier4094]

i image sayori punching misty and jenny saying slwydypmitfnshabnboy

[@Streamlesstv]

Sadest nintendo cutscene

[@otttimon5654]

He didn’t fucking die

[@spidersplitsecond9225]

Need for speed rivals Race carrier in final chapiter Zéphir: You really sure!? One more race and you gonna Quit! Me : Yes!

[@lanileuma6441]

0:20 Me when pizza tower didn’t win the game awards 2023

[@rafaelfernando3277]

Doc Louis: (to Little Mac) You really sure? Three losses and you call it quits? (Little Mac turns around, taking a breath for a few seconds, and punches Doc Louis. But he punches close to him)

[@maxcarter7870]

Doc Louis: Alright, then. Let's go out on top, kid. It's time to take your place in history.

[@DerekFerrell8152]

*And so, Little Mac left the ring* Doc Louis: (Inside the Museum, walking around, walks to bike, rings bell, looks at picture) Good Job Son. Good job :) (Leaves while eating chocolate)

[@SunkotheRabbit]

How did a 19 second end cutscene make me cry?

[@larrykoopa5870]

Mac did great career he is still a Champion in Doc Louis Book.

[@fatalwaffle1715]

Awesome Cutscenes!

[@Skibidiman700]

0:31

[@Skibidiman700]

0:35

[@Skibidiman700]

0:37

[@SirPlayzAlot]

…what are you doing?

[@samwyze64]

For some reason it had to seem like Mac died.

[@TailsGaming1999]

I genuinely thought he died for the longest time. I always cried at the ending cause of it

[@leomomoeda10]

Doc louis actually qould have gotten hit if it weren't for his cosmic powers, stopping tine and moving just past little mac's punching range. Little mac knew he would do that.

[@paulpavlus6664]

What does little Mac do now?

[@CoolRed9830]

So what happens if you dotn get three losses

[@red_h38]

It goes on until you lose three times

[@Caldawg228]

I think they could make another one, and with the blonde haired guy from the Snes

[@lvedder99]

So why did he try to punch doc?

[@vaporkay7831]

Doc wanted him to keep fighting but Mac knew he was done. I think it was a message to him like "I don't wanna hurt you but if you keep trying to push me, I will."

[@christopherchasteen4990]

@@vaporkay7831, Little Mac had achieved his dream of being the top boxer of the WVBA. And, in the hopes of another rising star boxer much like him going to follow in his legendary steps, he has to make that dream a possibility... by bowing out in style. 3 losses are all that is needed for his retirement.

[@vaporkay7831]

@@christopherchasteen4990 Okay? How does that relate to my comment at all

[@christopherchasteen4990]

@@vaporkay7831, I was trying to see from Little Mac's point of view at reaching the top, and the possibility of his goal passed to the next generation after him.

[@vaporkay7831]

@@christopherchasteen4990 so why reply to me instead of replying to the original commenter

[@davidsimpson4740]

Mac's response is scary it makes me laugh. 0:04

[@lukeramos6546]

Well shit 🥺

[@AlexanderDraws5064]

I just retired on punch out Wii a few minutes ago

[@extraheight]

Why does Doc Louis Talking in the ending look like Sonic Adventure 1?

[@adriansvids2023]

Ending: 😭

[@ilikecheese5832]

Bro the ending reconects to the intro, because to get the ending you gotta lose 3 times in last stand, and the first thing doc says in the intro is "are you sure? 3 losses and you call a quit?"

[@alrondagonzales3125]

Hello my name is Joshua

[@burpbukowski2231]

Mac died

[@minecraftsteve1593]

Ranma Saotome they made it look like it but he got into smash

[@roberto9396]

@@minecraftsteve1593 In the Punch-Out! Universe he died (or just retired)

[@eduardomagana3858]

@@roberto9396 he retired! That's it! He's not dead.

[@SmartGR2014]

I am the 1000th liker

[@GUINZOUO77]

wwwwwwwwwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahahahahahahahahaahaa now we cant get a punch out game for the switch waaahahahhahaaaaaa

[@xXEldarionMLGxX]

0:19: My mind after I stopped doing dark humor jokes after I felt ashamed after realizing those weren't dark, but offensive.