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'''Below the Belt''' (or '''Dirty Boxing''' in PAL regions) is a single-player [[event match]] in {{forwiiu}}. In it, the player controls {{SSB4|Mario}}, and must protect {{SSB4|Little Mac}}, who is at a level of damage depending on the difficulty, from a giant Little Mac in a stock match. The ally Little Mac constantly crouches and does not attack.
'''Below the Belt''' (or '''Dirty Boxing''' in PAL regions) is a single-player [[event match]] in {{forwiiu}}. The name of the event in American English is a reference to the {{s|wikipedia|below the belt}} rule, a rule in standard boxing that does not allow either contender to hit the other "below the belt" (meaning the genital area, legs, and crotch).
 
In it, the player controls {{SSB4|Mario}}, and must protect {{SSB4|Little Mac}}, who is at a level of damage depending on the difficulty, from a giant Little Mac in a stock match. The ally Little Mac constantly crouches and does not attack.


== Progression ==
== Progression ==
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*Mario's role of defending the damaged Little Mac is a reference to his cameo as the referee in Punch-Out!!
*Mario's role of defending the damaged Little Mac is a reference to his cameo as the referee in Punch-Out!!
**Mario also has the Fire Mario costume, resembling his outfit in Punch-Out!!
**Mario also has the Fire Mario costume, resembling his outfit in Punch-Out!!
*The name of the event in NTSC regions is a reference to the {{s|wikipedia|below the belt}} rule, a rule in standard boxing that does not allow either contender to hit the other "below the belt" (meaning the genital area, legs, and crotch).


{{Event Wii U}}
{{Event Wii U}}

Revision as of 23:57, May 6, 2019

Below the Belt
Below the Belt event icon.
Official description Custom combination of the flags of Canada, the USA, and Mexico. The battle is decided...but this contender won't stop attacking! It's up to the referee to intervene!
Source, tweaked to fix rendering issues The match is already over…but this contender won't stop attacking! It's up to the referee to intervene!
Character(s) used Mario (1 stock)
Allies Little Mac (60%/80%/100%, 1 stock)
Opponent(s) Giant Wireframe Little Mac (1 stock)
Stage(s) Boxing Ring
Music World Circuit Theme
Availability Clear That Elusive 9
For reward Clear on hard difficulty within 60 seconds.
2000G

Below the Belt (or Dirty Boxing in PAL regions) is a single-player event match in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. The name of the event in American English is a reference to the below the belt rule, a rule in standard boxing that does not allow either contender to hit the other "below the belt" (meaning the genital area, legs, and crotch).

In it, the player controls Mario, and must protect Little Mac, who is at a level of damage depending on the difficulty, from a giant Little Mac in a stock match. The ally Little Mac constantly crouches and does not attack.

Progression

This event is unlocked by clearing That Elusive 9. Completing the event does not unlock any further paths. Once both the event is completed and Falco is unlocked, the left path is unlocked.

Completing the event on hard difficulty within 60 seconds awards 2000G.

Trivia

  • This event is similar to Melee's Event 19: Peach's Peril and Brawl's Event 31: The Ultimate Bodyguard where the player must defend a helpless ally.
  • Mario's role of defending the damaged Little Mac is a reference to his cameo as the referee in Punch-Out!!
    • Mario also has the Fire Mario costume, resembling his outfit in Punch-Out!!