Axel Hawk

Axel Hawk (アクセル・ホーク) is a character introduced in Fatal Fury 2. He is also the teacher and friend of Michael Max.

Story
Axel is a former heavy weight boxing champion. He retired from the ring to stay in good health but was scouted by Wolfgang Krauser. Convinced of Krauser's skill, he agreed to be one of his three defenders. However, Axel grew worried for his mother's well being while working for the crimelord and quit crime after Krauser's defeat. He became Michael Max's instructor soon after.

He is also mentioned to be an acquaintance of Franco Bash and the two boxers share a drink together in Bob Wilson's ending for Fatal Fury 3.

Personality
Axel is a proud fighter who also thinks highly of himself. He won't pull any punches for anyone but his mother.

Powers

 * Hurricane Attack - Axel can fire a small hurricane with an uppercut.

Fighting Style
Axel is a heavyweight boxer who relies more on his strong punches than on speed and footwork.

Music

 * Kinkukonku - Fatal Fury 2, Fatal Fury Special

Voice Actors

 * Michael Beard - since debut
 * Hirohiko Kakegawa - Fatal Fury 2: The New Battle
 * Michael Dobson - Fatal Fury 2: The New Battle (English voice)
 * Hisao Egawa - Fatal Fury Dengeki drama CDs

Game Appearances

 * Fatal Fury 2 - sub-boss (playable in SNES, Sega Genesis and Gameboy ports)
 * Fatal Fury Special
 * Garou Densetsu The Legend of Wild Wolf - as one of Joe's arm wrestling opponents
 * Garou Densetsu Special - as one of Joe's arm wrestling opponents

Cameo Appearances

 * Fatal Fury 3 - in Bob's ending
 * Days of Memories (fourth title) - passing mention by Terry
 * The King of Fighters XIII - background cameo in Billy's stage

Anime Appearances

 * Fatal Fury 2: The New Battle