Ep. 37: Joe faces Harimau twice and seeks Goromaki Gondo's help at Tange Gym
Aired on June 22, 1981
Joe is caught off guard by Harimau on two separate occasions, leading to a humiliating defeat. Acknowledging that he has lost his street fighting instincts, he turns to Goromaki Gondo, a Yakuza henchman, for assistance. Joe invites Gondo to the Tange Gym, where the henchman arrives accompanied by his subordinates to provide the requested aid.
Episodes
- 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.
- Ep. 40 · Joe celebrates Noriko and Nishi's engagement as Jose arrives in Japan.
- Ep. 41 · Jose arrives in Japan shortly after the bout confirmation