Ep. 15: Danpei seeks Yoko's help to arrange a fight for Joe against Usman Somkit.
Aired on January 19, 1981
With no boxing club willing to organize a match against Joe, Danpei turns to Yoko for assistance. Rather than selecting a Japanese boxer for the bout, she decides to arrange a fight with Usman Somkit. This opponent is the number five ranked boxer from Thailand within the Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation. The decision shifts the focus of the upcoming match away from domestic competition to an international challenge, highlighting Yoko's specific choice for Joe's next opponent.
Episodes
- 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.
- Ep. 18 · Joe faces Yongbi Kim while Danpei claims the champion avoids him for fear.
- Ep. 19 · Yoko Dispatches Suga to South Korea to Investigate Kim's Past