Ep. 24: Kim's manager predicts victory while Joe struggles against dominant opponent
Aired on March 23, 1981
During the pre-fight press conference, Kim's manager confidently forecasts his client's triumph. In the locker room, Danpei and Nishi attempt to rally Joe, but he appears unusually subdued and lacks his typical energy. The match begins, and Kim proves to be a formidable force, immediately taking control of the bout. Joe finds himself on the defensive, unable to mount any significant offense against Kim's overwhelming dominance. The fight unfolds with Kim dictating the pace, leaving Joe to focus solely on survival and defense as he struggles to cope with the pressure and his own lackluster performance.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 25 · Joe endures extreme pain while Kim loses control and uses Chom-Chom
- Ep. 26 · Joe becomes OPBF Champion and seeks the Japanese boxer who faced Jose Mendoza.
- Ep. 27 · Joe Meets Former Boxer Wolf Kanagushi at Pachinko Parlor
- Ep. 28 · Joe travels to Hawaii for his first OPBF title defense against Jose