Ep. 43: Joe trains at a mountain lodge to hide his health from Danpei while Yoko tracks him down.
Aired on August 3, 1981
To prevent Danpei from discovering his deteriorating health, Joe chooses to undergo training alongside Nishi and Danpei at a remote mountain lodge, deliberately staying far away from Yoko. However, Yoko is desperate to inform Joe about his condition and successfully locates him. She travels to the mountain lodge to visit him in person. This sequence of events highlights Joe's attempt to conceal his medical situation from his companion while Yoko takes urgent action to ensure he is aware of the truth regarding his health status.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 42 · Yoko Consults Dr. Kinninski Regarding Joe's Potential Punch-Drunk Syndrome
- Ep. 43 · Joe trains at a mountain lodge to hide his health from Danpei while Yoko tracks him down.
- Ep. 44 · Yoko Urges Joe to Cancel Title Match Before He Suffers Carlos' Fate
- Ep. 45 · Joe and Jose engage in a direct confrontation within the boxing ring.
- Ep. 46 · Joe Refuses to Give Up Despite His Severe Vision Impairment
- Ep. 47 · Jose's victory seems certain, but Joe adapts to the corkscrew punch and fights on.