Ep. 8: Danpei Disappears to End Joe's Career as Joe Trains for Carlos Rivera
Aired on December 1, 1980
Danpei shuts down the gym and vanishes in an attempt to convince Joe that his boxing career has ended. Joe, however, refuses to accept this and continues his training regimen. While watching television, Joe observes Carlos Rivera’s second match. This broadcast allows Joe to confirm that the events he witnessed during Carlos' first match were genuine and not a deception.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 11 · Joe and Carlos begin their intense New Year's Day boxing match
- Ep. 12 · Joe Endures Carlos' Relentless Assault After Losing Consciousness