Ep. 13: Joe's fight ends as the group prepares Nishi's retirement party while he struggles with his inability to box.
Aired on January 5, 1981

Following the conclusion of Joe's match against Carlos, Joe, Danpei, and local residents are occupied with organizing a retirement party for Nishi. Unbeknownst to the group, Nishi is internally battling the difficulty of accepting that he can no longer physically participate in boxing. The narrative focuses on the contrast between the external preparations for his departure and his personal struggle to come to terms with the end of his physical career in the sport.
Episodes
- 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.
- Ep. 16 · Joe watches the intense match between Carlos and World Bantamweight Champion Jose Mendoza.
- Ep. 17 · Joe discovers unexpected news on the scale and at the broadcast rights announcement party.