Hercules is generally considered the likely victor in a fight against the Savage Hulk.
Here's a breakdown of why:
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Strength at Base Level: Hercules is demonstrably stronger than the Hulk in his standard Savage form. The reference states, "Hercules is stronger than Savage Hulk."
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Fighting Skill & Experience: Hercules has significantly more combat experience and training. As the son of Zeus and having lived for an extended period, he's honed his fighting skills to a much higher degree than the Hulk. The reference states, "Hercules is also a better fighter than Hulk due to his experience..."
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Hulk's Ramp-Up Time: While the Hulk's strength increases with rage, Hercules's advantage lies in potentially defeating him before Hulk reaches a rage level where he becomes overwhelmingly powerful. The reference states, "...he should in reality be able to knock him out before Hulk can reach thresholds high enough in strength to beat him."
Therefore, Hercules's superior strength, skill, and the ability to potentially incapacitate Hulk before his rage escalates to insurmountable levels, make him the probable winner.
