Ep. 20: Joe faces weight struggles three weeks before the OPBF Championship match
Aired on February 23, 1981
With the OPBF Championship title match scheduled for three weeks away, Joe is having difficulty shedding pounds. In a desperate attempt to lose weight quickly, he modifies the gym into an extremely hot sauna environment. The intense heat causes Joe to nearly lose consciousness. Recognizing the severe danger of his methods, Danpei intervenes and strongly urges Joe to immediately cease this hazardous weight loss regimen. The situation highlights the physical risks Joe is taking in his preparation for the upcoming bout, emphasizing the need for safer training practices before the significant fight.
Episodes
- 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.
- Ep. 23 · Danpei Takes Joe to a Restaurant Where Kim Joins Them for a Pre-Match Meal
- Ep. 24 · Kim's manager predicts victory while Joe struggles against dominant opponent