Ep. 11: Joe and Carlos begin their intense New Year's Day boxing match
Aired on December 22, 1980
As the New Year's Eve bell counts down the passing year, Joe and Carlos' bout kick off with the sound of the boxing bell. Joe and Carlos put on a heated and breathtaking fight. However, Joe is unable to land his forte, the cross-counter.
Episodes
- Ep. 7 · Joe Yabuki faces career uncertainty as no club organizes a bout
- Ep. 8 · Danpei Disappears to End Joe's Career as Joe Trains for Carlos Rivera
- Ep. 9 · Joe Breaks Free from Toru's Influence During Sparring with Carlos
- Ep. 10 · Carlos and Joe face off in a snowy park during the Christmas season
- Ep. 11 · Joe and Carlos begin their intense New Year's Day boxing match
- Ep. 12 · Joe Endures Carlos' Relentless Assault After Losing Consciousness
- Ep. 13 · Joe's fight ends as the group prepares Nishi's retirement party while he struggles with his inability to box.
- Ep. 14 · Joe visits Shiraki Gym to collect prize money and learns of Carlos's defeat by the World Champion.
- Ep. 15 · Danpei seeks Yoko's help to arrange a fight for Joe against Usman Somkit.