Mike Bison, known as Balrog in the international versions of Street Fighter II, is a powerful heavyweight boxer and a formidable antagonist in the series. Serving as one of M. Bison's loyal enforcers in the criminal organization Shadaloo, Mike Bison is renowned for his brute strength, aggressive fighting style, and devastating punches. His character is modeled after a stereotypical heavyweight champion, and he plays a significant role as one of the game's four bosses, challenging players with his raw power.