Ep. 35: Yoko Proposes Joe's Final Bout Before Jose Title Match
Aired on June 8, 1981
Yoko observes that Joe has lost his inner wildness. She offers to relinquish her exclusive rights to Jose's fights in Japan. This offer is conditional on Joe fighting one last bout. This match must take place before his scheduled title match against Jose. The proposal aims to restore Joe's competitive spirit through a final challenge. Yoko uses her business leverage to ensure Joe participates in this specific fight. The condition ties the waiver of rights directly to Joe's performance in this preliminary match. This arrangement sets the stage for the upcoming title defense against Jose.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 38 · Joe the Brawler faces Harimau the Wild Beast in a challenging match
- Ep. 39 · Yoko places Carlos in a hospice where Dr. Kinninski diagnoses his severe punch-drunk syndrome.