Final Fight: When Will Mike Haggar Die?

Posted on October 24, 2011

Episode 1 (Show Archive)

Mike Haggar (in Final Fight)!

Have you ever wondered how old your favorite video game character will be when they die? Defunct Games puts that question to the test. By studying the lives of gaming's biggest stars, we are able to accurately predict when they'll croak. (Note: All characters start at 79 years old, the national average for life expectancy.)

NAME: Mike Haggar

BORN: September 3, 1943

GAMOGRAPHY: Final Fight (1989), Mighty Final Fight (1993), Saturday Night Slam Masters (1993), Final Fight 2 (1993), Final Fight 3 (1995), etc.

BIOGRAPHY: First seen in Capcom's Final Fight, Mike Haggar is the former pro wrestler turned politician who drops everything to save his daughter. Years later we find him continue to beat up street gangs and cheer on his fellow World Warriors as they street fight.

He's a White Male

Mike can take on every gang member in Metro City, but he can't fight the fact that he's a Caucasian male.

Adjustment: -2

Former Professional Wrestler

Between the grueling schedule, steroid use and the beatings endured in the ring, Mike's past career can do a number on body later in life.

Adjustment: -10

Politician

Was voted in by the people, suggesting he's popular (+2). Has an excellent health care plan (+2). Has a stressful job running a violent metropolis (-5).

Adjustment: -1

He's Wealthy

Haggar is independently wealthy, thanks to his years on the professional wrestling circuit. Since then he has lived on his salary as mayor of Metro City.

Adjustment: +3

He's in Good Shape

Considering his athletic background, it shouldn't come as a surprise that Mike Haggar still hits the gym regularly well into his 40s.

Adjustment: +4

Stressful Family Life

No mention of a significant other, suggesting that Mike is a single father. His daughter dates a criminal and gets herself kidnapped by a gang.

Adjustment: -5

Eats Out of Garbage Cans

He regularly eats out of a garbage can on the street, which doesn't bode well for the rest of his diet. Has been known to eat a full chicken.

Adjustment: -6

Has Been Set on Fire

While fighting his way to rescue his kidnapped daughter, Mike is set on fire more than once. Even more troubling: He never sought medical attention.

Adjustment: -3

Anger Management Issues

Upon hearing about daughter's kidnapping, he decides to beat everybody up and NOT call the cops. Also, he beats up a car real good.

Adjustment: -3

Early Retirement

After a successful wrestling career, beating up two gangs and generally cleaning up Metro City, Haggar decided to relax and not pick and new fights.

Adjustment: +4

Life Expectancy - 60 Years Old (1943 - 2003): By our calculation, Mike Haggar should have died eight years ago. Still, 60 years old is still above the average for a professional wrestler. One can only hope that his daughter got the help she needed and cleaned up her life. Rest in peace, Mike Haggar.

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Final Fight: When Will Mike Haggar Die?

He's a White Male

Former Professional Wrestler

Politician

He's Wealthy

He's in Good Shape

Stressful Family Life

Eats Out of Garbage Cans

Has Been Set on Fire

Anger Management Issues

Early Retirement

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