Proof (Def Jam Vendetta) (2024)

Summary

A true adrenaline junkie, Proof loves anything that gives him a thrill. He started racing motorcycles when he was a kid, and entered the U.S. Superbike circuit at 19. After a series of reckless maneuvers, Proof was ruled responsible for a crash that ended the career of one of the other racers and was handed a five-year suspension.

Proof shares the same role as the other protagonists in story mode. This individual was once the champion of the underground fighting circuit and, at one point, met and eventually dated Angel, who performed at the clubs he fought in. This all changed when local mob boss and businessman, D-Mob, entered the circuit. D-Mob started to make changes to the circuit and assembled a loyal group of followers to safeguard his territory. Apparently, Proof did not want to fall under this conformity and had rebelled against it. This prompts D-Mob to come up with a scheme to get rid of him, he does this by seducing Angel with promises of fame and fortune and dangling a record contract for her. These angers Proof enough to challenge D-Mob to a fight, resulting in Proof's defeat and being chased out of town. Three years later, prior to the events of Def Jam Vendetta, Manny beckons him back into the circuit, after losing a lot of bets. At first, he returns to help his friend, but later he has his eyes set on earning back everything he lost. After the defeat of D-Mob, he and Angel leaves the arena and possibly the circuit for good.

Powers and Stats

Tier: At least 9-C, likely higher With Blazin' Move & his full power training, likely 9-B

Name: Proof (Erick Jackson)

Origin: Def Jam

Gender: Male

Age: Possibly 22

Classification: Human, Superbike Racer, Streetfighter, Hero, Manny Friend, Def Jam Champion, The Former Champion Of The Underground Fighting Circuit, Martial Artist

Powers and Abilities: Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Martial Arts (Taekwondo, Muaythai, Karate, Capoeira (His Axe Split Kick), Lucha libre, Submission-Wrestling), Acrobatics (He can use Lucha libre & martial arts acrobatics), Vehicular Mastery (He was Former Superbike Racer)

Attack Potency: At least Street level (Fighters can damage other fighters that are capable of tanking sledgehammer hits), likely higher With Blazin' Move (Over-Endo & Road Rash) & his full power training | Likely Wall level (Fighters can damage Erick Sermon, who can fight a Polar Bear, fighters can also damage Teck who wears Special Ops Body Armor while fighting), higher With Blazin' mode (Damage increasing)

Speed: At least Peak Human attack and reaction speed (He's faster than Brigg's & Spider Tank, Hero can also fight 3 fighters at once (House, Pocket, Snowman) in Handicap matches & win, 3 vs 1 Self-Defense Scenario), likely higher With his Blazin' Move (Over-Endo) & full speed training | Likely Peak Human (Fighters can fight Erick Sermon, who can beat Polar Bears | Likely Superhuman (Fighters can fight Bubba Sparxxx, who can catch White-Tailed deer with His hunting knife), likely higher Reaction Speed Only while using Blazing Taunt, higher travel speed with Blazin' mode (Running speed increasing), Possibly Subsonic+ Reaction speed (286.9 m/s, fighters should be comparable to The player who can dodge under gunfire from Trejo's uzi. Proof can fight D-Mob who will fight The player in the future)

Lifting Strength: At least Peak Human (Fighters should be comparable to Spider), likely higher With Blazin' Move | Peak Human With High Rollin moves | Likely Class 1 (Scaling from Erick Sermon)

Striking Strength: At least Street level (Fighters can break Sledgehammers after using them), likely higher With Blazin' Move | Likely Wall level

Durability: At least Street level (Fighters can tank sledgehammer hits)⁣, higher With his full defense training | Likely Wall level (Fighters can withstand damage from Erick Sermon)

Stamina: Peak Human, likely higher (Fighters should be comparable to Erick Sermon. Fighters can possibly take damage from Blazing move 1 time and still keep fighting. Fighters can take damage to their eyes and still fight on without injury)

Range: Standard Melee Range (Fighters can fight Steel who stands at 6'10, Proof standing at 6'0)

Intelligence: Unknown. Average in combat & martial arts as Former Superbike Racer. He used all his training to defeat D-Mob.

Weaknesses: None notable

Notable Matchups

Victories:

Losses:

Death (House of the Dead) Death's Profile (9-B versions used, starting distance is 5 meters, and speed was equalized)

Inconclusive:

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