It doesn't matter how good a fighter you think you are, there are some people you should just avoid mixing it up with. Bronze Tiger is definitely one of those people. On par with Lady Shiva, he's in the upper ranks of martial artists in the DC Universe. While he was forced to play the part of a villain for a few years, he has since returned to being a hero.
That being said, Bronze Tiger is definitely someone Marvel's heroes should make sure they absolutely want to fight before throwing down. It's going to be a rough one, even for those who win.
10 LOSE TO: Blade
Blade is so wrapped up in the world of vampires that it can be easy to forget how good a fighter he is. On top of his training, Blade also has enhanced abilities thanks to his vampire heritage as well as a variety of weapons and gadgets at his disposal.
Admittedly, said weapons and gadgets were designed to kill vampires, but they would also be effective against Bronze Tiger. If Tiger wanted to hang with Blade, he would have to up his game.
9 DEFEAT: Daredevil
The Man Without Fear will take the fight to pretty much anyone, probably because he isn't afraid of anything. Well, except for a long term commitment. Daredevil was trained by Stick to be one of Marvel's top martial artists, and he's certainly in the upper echelons.
But he's by no means the best, nor is he good enough to beat Bronze Tiger. His enhanced senses and radar sense give him a bit of an edge but not enough to defeat an opponent like this.
8 LOSE TO: Spider-Man
Saying that Bronze Tiger is a better-trained fighter than Spider-Man is like saying Galactus is taller than Captain America. It's an obvious fact that, hopefully, no one is going to argue with. But the problem in this fight for Tiger is the proportional strength, speed and agility of a spider his opponent brings to the table.
Spider-Man's incredible abilities combined with his various spider gadgets makes him formidable. Plus, he has developed his own unique fighting style that utilizes those abilities perfectly.
7 DEFEAT: White Tiger
There was a time that Ava Ayala fought crime as the hero known as White Tiger, though she rarely appears since losing her Amulet of Power. It enhanced her physical traits as well as giving her other abilities, all of which worked well alongside her combat training.
White Tiger still occasionally answers the call to action, she does it without the Amulet, relying solely on her skills. In that state, Bronze Tiger could defeat her. But if she ever gets powered up, again, it would be a much different story.
6 LOSE TO: Luke Cage
Formerly known as Power Man, Luke Cage uses his enhanced strength and impenetrable skin to protect the people of New York. Sometimes, he does that for money but most of the time its out of the goodness of his heart.
If someone hits him hard enough, they can cause Cage some serious internal injuries. Bronze Tiger is not that someone, though. He might be the better fighter but he's not getting through Cage's skin.
5 DEFEAT: Punisher
There's a very clear line between avenging the murders of your wife and children, and just being a mass murderer. Frank Castle crossed that line many, many years ago. As the Punisher, his death toll is almost incalculable.
But as good as Frank is at what he does, he cannot take Bronze Tiger in a fight and Bronze Tiger is not concerned about someone with a few guns. If Punisher gets his hands on the War Machine armor one more time, Bronze Tiger should be concerned about that. Everyone should be.
4 LOSE TO: Gamora
She's not called the most dangerous woman in the galaxy because she's good a knitting. If she worked at it, Gamora might actually be very good a knitting and find it to be a soothing hobby, but that doesn't seem like something she has a lot of time for.
Gamora is an expert of a seemingly endless array of fighting styles, some from other planets that Bronze Tiger has never heard of. Add into that the improvements Thanos forced on her as a child, and you have a win for Gamora.
3 DEFEAT: Hawkeye
How Hawkeye wins any fights is an absolute mystery. He's a reasonably good martial artist and a talented archer, but there always seems to be someone around who is better at those things than him.
Hawkeye pulls out victories through sheer force of will and an unending supply of stubbornness. But that would not be enough to take down a fighter the caliber of Bronze Tiger, who could take Hawkeye apart before he drew an arrow.
2 LOSE TO: Karnak
A master martial artist, the Inhuman known as Karnak was trained to be fully disciplined in mind, body and soul. His enhanced physiology allows him to react quicker than most fighters, making him faster on the draw in a fight.
But he has also developed the ability to detect the flaws in literally anything and attack them. That would include opponents like Bronze Tiger.
1 DEFEAT: Night Thrasher
Losing his parents at a young age, Dwayne Taylor was unknowingly raised by the people who killed them. They guided him on his journey to becoming a weapon against crime and evil, forming The New Warriors along the way.
As Night Thrasher, he's a highly trained martial artist and skilled acrobat who wears advanced body armor. Night Thrasher is great in a fight but he's not good enough to defeat Bronze Tiger. If anything, Tiger should be training Thrasher and helping him get to the next level.