Ep. 33: Leon's aggressive tactics force Joe into a defensive stance during their intense match.
Aired on May 25, 1981
Leon maintains control over the fight, keeping Joe on the defensive throughout the encounter. Despite Leon employing underhanded tactics, these actions ignite a fierce determination within Joe. The match evolves into a tightly contested battle where both fighters trade blows without securing a decisive knockout. Since neither Leon nor Joe lands a finishing blow, the outcome of the fight is not decided by a knockout but is instead determined by the points accumulated by each competitor during the bout.
Episodes
- Ep. 29 · Joe anticipates a swift two round knockout against Jose while defending his title.
- Ep. 30 · Joe Seeks Answers From Jose During a Visit to His Family Ranch
- Ep. 31 · Joe faces intense pressure as a top contender while Danpei welcomes new trainees to the completed Tange Gym.
- Ep. 32 · WBC Champion Jose faces WBA Champion Harold Gomez in unification bout while Joe fights Leon Smiley.
- Ep. 33 · Leon's aggressive tactics force Joe into a defensive stance during their intense match.
- Ep. 34 · The WBC and WBA World Champions face off in Las Vegas for the Bantamweight title
- Ep. 35 · Yoko Proposes Joe's Final Bout Before Jose Title Match
- Ep. 36 · Joe Expresses Displeasure as Harimau Is Introduced as His Challenger
- Ep. 37 · Joe faces Harimau twice and seeks Goromaki Gondo's help at Tange Gym