Ep. 18: Joe faces Yongbi Kim while Danpei claims the champion avoids him for fear.
Aired on February 9, 1981
Joe is eager to fight Yongbi Kim, the OPBF Bantamweight Champion. Danpei suggests that Kim is avoiding Joe because he is afraid of him. However, the reality is that Kim is actually eager to take on Joe as well. Danpei has his own specific reasons for wanting to avoid the match, creating a discrepancy between his claims and the champion's true intentions. This situation highlights the tension surrounding the upcoming bout and the conflicting perspectives on the fighters' readiness and fears.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 22 · Joe discovers his weight is over the limit after Danpei altered the scale.