Ep. 44: Yoko Urges Joe to Cancel Title Match Before He Suffers Carlos' Fate
Aired on August 10, 1981
On the day of the title match, Yoko locates Joe in his locker room and pleads with him to withdraw from the fight to avoid suffering the same fate as Carlos. She discovers that Joe is fully aware of the physical deterioration occurring to his body. Despite this knowledge, he remains determined to proceed with the bout against Jose. Yoko's attempts to dissuade him fail as Joe maintains his resolve to fight, prioritizing the match over his own safety and health concerns raised by Yoko.
Episodes
- 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.