Ep. 4: Joe faces National Bantamweight Champion Tiger Ozaki in an unfair boxing match.
Aired on November 3, 1980
Joe, a novice boxer, is paired against Tiger Ozaki, the reigning National Bantamweight Champion. The matchup is heavily skewed against Joe, yet he views the challenge as a chance to rapidly rise to the top of the sport. He remains confident in his ability to defeat the champion despite the significant disparity in experience and status between the two fighters.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Joe Yabuki wanders the city after accidentally killing Toru Rikiishi
- Ep. 2 · Joe Returns to Tange Gym and Vows to Fight Again
- Ep. 3 · Joe demonstrates his knockout victory is genuine as rivals unite against him
- Ep. 4 · Joe faces National Bantamweight Champion Tiger Ozaki in an unfair boxing match.
- Ep. 5 · Joe faces Tiger Ozaki's guidance as he accepts a rematch despite Danpei's objections.
- Ep. 6 · Joe trains to overcome his psychological block against Koji Nango despite his temple strike limitation.
- Ep. 7 · Joe Yabuki faces career uncertainty as no club organizes a bout
- Ep. 8 · Danpei Disappears to End Joe's Career as Joe Trains for Carlos Rivera