Ep. 17: Joe discovers unexpected news on the scale and at the broadcast rights announcement party.
Aired on February 2, 1981
Joe steps onto the gym scale and makes an unwelcome discovery regarding his weight. Meanwhile, Kanto TV has announced their exclusive broadcasting rights to all of Joe's bouts in Japan. At the announcement party held to celebrate this news, Joe notices an unlikely man standing amongst the crowd. This unexpected arrival adds a layer of mystery to the ongoing events surrounding Joe's professional career and the media coverage of his matches.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 20 · Joe faces weight struggles three weeks before the OPBF Championship match
- Ep. 21 · Danpei Opposes Joe's Weight Loss as He Leaves Tange Gym for Shiraki Gym