Michael Max is an African-American
boxer who appears in the original Fatal Fury as one of the first four
CPU-controlled opponents whom the player faces. Prior to the events of the game,
Michael was a young boxing prodigy who was once considered a strong contender
for the title of Worldwide Heavyweight Champion. However, he left the boxing
circuit to seek real combat and participate in the King of Fighters tournament,
feeling that professional boxing was a mere sport protected by rules.
His only
other appearances in the series includes in the cut-scenes of Fatal Fury 2,
where he is one of the fighters defeated by Wolfgang
Krauser. In Axel Hawk's
ending in Fatal Fury Special, he is depicted as Axel's
trainer.
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