Punchout is a fictional character

Fictional character

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, a mutant

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 in the Marvel Comics

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 Universe. Her first appearance was in Uncanny X-Men #235.

Fictional character biography

The super-strong mutant known only as Punchout was a member of the super-powered Press Gang

Press Gang (comics)

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, law enforcers, from the island nation of Genosha

Genosha

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After repeated disruptions to the Genoshan government, the island fell into a civil war. Punchout stayed with a small group of Press Gang members, fighting against the rebels. In one battle, she was knocked down by Jennifer Ransome.

With the genocide of the entire Genoshan population by Sentinels

Sentinel (comics)

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 controlled by Cassandra Nova

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, Punchout's final fate is unknown. It is unknown if she retained or lost her mutant powers during the M-Day

Decimation (comics)

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