>>31099495I concede Vegeta could beat base form Knuckles but if Vegeta fights Knuckles in Hyper form it changes everything. Hyper Knuckles is invincible as long as he doesn't run out of rings and Vegeta, while strong, is a mortal being with limited stamina. I argue Hyper Knuckles could wear down Vegeta thanks to the advantage of infinite endurance and immortality. I don't think you've thought this through.