Dave
CharacterA hulking martial artist who competes in the Super Fight tournament, throwing his enormous bulk at rivals through a technique called Giant Style Crushing. Dave flattens weaker foes with ease but is left near death by the far stronger Choze.
Appearance
Dave is enormous and heavyset, his dark hair combed straight back. A white shirt strains across his belly, leaving a sliver of his navel on show, and he pairs it with black trousers held up by suspenders.
Personality
Little has been revealed about what Dave is like away from the fighting ring.
History
Dave enters the Super Fight tournament at the C-City Super Stadium, his third time competing there. Watching Suiryu overwhelm Max, he is stunned by how effortlessly the fighter wins. In his own opening match he crushes Rosie the instant it begins, dropping him with Giant Style Crushing, but his run ends when Choze beats him to the brink of death. As he is carried off toward the hospital, the Three Crows abduct him and haul him back to the arena alongside Rosie and Bazuzu; once Rosie turns into a monster, he pummels Dave in revenge for their earlier bout.
Dave's exact strength is unclear, but he has put plenty of opponents in the hospital and flattened Rosie before the man could even react. He can leap to great heights, and his signature Giant Style Crushing drives his massive weight down onto a foe; a related move, the Body Press, hits hard enough to leave a small crater.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Dave in One Punch Man?
Dave is a hulking martial artist who competes in the Super Fight tournament at the C-City Super Stadium. He fights using his enormous bulk and a technique called Giant Style Crushing.
What technique does Dave use in the Super Fight tournament?
Dave's signature move is Giant Style Crushing, which drives his massive weight down onto an opponent. A related technique, the Body Press, hits hard enough to leave a small crater.
What happened when Dave fought Choze?
Dave's run in the Super Fight tournament ended when Choze beat him to the brink of death. He was carried off toward the hospital afterward.
Did Dave defeat Rosie in the tournament?
Yes, Dave crushed Rosie the instant their match began, dropping him with Giant Style Crushing. Rosie later got revenge after the Three Crows forced Dave back into the arena and turned him into a monster.
What is Dave's fighting style?
Dave relies on his enormous size and weight rather than technical skill, flattening weaker opponents with ease. He can also leap to great heights as part of his martial arts repertoire.
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