Cap'n Crenshaw

* Normal
* EX

Cap'n Crenshaw is a parody of US Representative, Dan Crenshaw. He is the fifth opponent in Election Year Knockout.

## Fighting Style

Cap'n Crenshaw fights like a pirate. Initially, he holds a large cannon which he fires huge cannonballs out of that the player must dodge. Once you got rid of the cannon, his fight becomes more traditional. He is able to punch in flurries, and he's much quicker than the previous opponents. He will also occasionally bring out his sword and attack with that. Like Ted Bruz, his stance is more of a traditional boxer/brawler.

## Normal Attacks

* **Cannonball:** Crenshaw steps/sways to one side, and launches a cannonball in that direction. Can be dodged or deflected with a haymaker.

* **Rapid Jab:** Is only used after disarming the cannon, Crenshaw quickly throws 3 fast jabs, ending with a slight taunt. The punches can be intercepted for a stun, or you can intercept the taunt for a stun. In the EX mode however, he uses a sword to attack, and the taunting won't occur.

## Special Attacks and Attributes

* **The Cannon:** The starting weapon Crenshaw uses. It can be disarmed in 2 ways: either land 2 haymakers or knock him down.

* **Sword Charge:** Crenshaw pulls out his sword, and charges fowards for a heavy hitting slash. Can be dodged or intercepted with a haymaker. In EX mode, He follows up with a stab, and the slash itself in a instant OHKD.

* **Crenshaw's Ship:** Only seen in EX mode. The ship is at the back of the stage, and will occasionally shoot cannonballs onto the ring, its direction related to the ship's position. Can be destroyed by deflecting a cannonball. Destroying the ship is highly recommended, as the ship can cause serious trouble in the fight if it's not destroyed. Do note that any cannonballs fired are immediately disarmed if Crenshaw is knocked down.

* **Sword Slash:** Only seen in EX mode, Crenshaw steps forwards, and swings his sword in 3 quick blows. During this move, you can only intercept with a haymaker or dodge/block it. Follows up with the Sword Charge immediately.

* **The "Infinite":** After getting hit with the cannon, Crenshaw sways to the other side, and will launch a cannonball in that direction instead. Using this, you can then punch him on the other side, causing him to sway back and so forth. Continuing this pattern and you can easily knock him down. This trick only works in the 1st knockdown, though.

## Maverick's Advice

 "I've got another: What did the pirate steal from the ghost ship? 'Boo' tea! ...get it? Boo tea?"

 "Did you hear about the pirate who became a carpenter? He always measured twice so he could cutlass. ...get it? Cutlass?"

## Rule Infractions

Cap’n Crenshaw has the distinction of being one of the most unorthodox fighters in the game.

As per the unified rules of boxing established by the Association of Boxing Commissions and Combat Sports:

* Cap'n Crenshaw's attire breaks several rules:
	+ His hat counts as a head covering, which is not allowed.
	+ His eyepatch counts as a face covering, which is not allowed.
	+ Instead of boxing trunks, he wears pants.
		- His pants go below his knees.
		- He tucks his pants into his boots
	+ Instead of boxing shoes or boxing boots, he wears pirate boots.
	+ His belt counts as an illegal accessory, even if it provides a clear line of demarcation for the waist.
	+ His neckwear also counts as an illegal accessory.
	+ Boxers are not allowed to wear jackets during the fight.

* He also has a highly illegal fighting style:
	+ He brings a cannon into the ring. This counts as a foreign object, which is not allowed.
		- He is seen firing the cannon. This counts as the use of a foreign object, which is not allowed.
			* The Cannon balls also count as foreign objects.
			* In boxing, there is a distinction between the intent to cheat, and actually cheating. Crenshaw fires the cannon, meaning he would have a second infraction under these circumstances.
	+ The pirate ship in the background during his EX fight counts as outside interference, though this could seen as prefight theatrics.
	+ He brings a sword into the ring after dropping his cannon. This repeats the aforementioned infractions of bringing a foreign object into the ring and using the foreign object.
		- He would have another infraction due to him actually using the sword.

Cap’n Crenshaw has 17 infractions.

## Trivia

* The pirate theming is a reference to how Dan Crenshaw wears an eyepatch over his right eye, after losing it to an IED while serving in Afghanistan.
* He is the first opponent you face that is using weapons.
* He is also the first normal opponent you face with a infinite, not counting the bonus fights.
* His Punch Out!! equivalent is said to be either Aran Ryan or Hoy Quarlow. as both smuggle illegal weapons, and the latter has an illegal attire.

## Gallery

Concept art. Notice the parrot on his hat and a woman presumed to be based on Tara Crenshaw.More concept art.Ditto.Color palette exploration for EX Crenshaw.