[Jukeman]

Raise it for more stopage(KO's/TKO's)

damage is how much the boxer can takes, more damge to the face = cuts/swellings and to the body = limited stamina to regenerate....when at the corner mini game, you can see your damage bar(red) when its high that means you/opp are more than likely gonna get KO'ed when knocked down.....There is a brief explanation in the game's manual...