Ep. 6: Joe trains to overcome his psychological block against Koji Nango despite his temple strike limitation.
Aired on November 17, 1980

Joe acknowledges that his inability to strike his opponent in the temple is a psychological barrier, yet he remains undeterred by this limitation. He continues his rigorous training regimen in preparation for his upcoming bout against Koji Nango. As the fight approaches, Joe enters the ring to face his challenger. His opponent is identified as Carlos Rivera, who holds the title of the world's No. 6 bantamweight boxer and hails from Venezuela. The narrative focuses on Joe's determination to overcome his mental hurdles and his readiness to engage in the match against this ranked international competitor.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 9 · Joe Breaks Free from Toru's Influence During Sparring with Carlos
- Ep. 10 · Carlos and Joe face off in a snowy park during the Christmas season