Ep. 13: Takamura, Kimura, and Itagaki train at the beach while Aoki and Ippo relax with Kumi and Tomiko
Aired on April 1, 2009

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Takamura, Kimura, and Itagaki visit the beach as part of their training camp. In contrast, Aoki and Ippo go to the beach accompanied by Kumi and Tomiko. These two do not participate in training because they both had a match recently. The group splits into two parties based on their recent activity levels. One group focuses on physical conditioning while the others take a break from rigorous exercise. This division highlights the different schedules and recovery needs of the characters involved in the story.
Episodes
- Ep. 9 · Manabu Itagaki joins Kamogawa gym while Ippo faces familiar rival Hammer Nao
- Ep. 10 · Ippo faces Yamada's threat while Aoki fights and Yamada plans retirement
- Ep. 11 · Ippo faces Hammer Nao in a bout where he aims for a swift victory
- Ep. 12 · Ippo struggles against Yamada's Solar Plexus Blow in a match ending in round two.
- Ep. 13 · Takamura, Kimura, and Itagaki train at the beach while Aoki and Ippo relax with Kumi and Tomiko
- Ep. 14 · Ippo defeats Itagaki four times in three rounds before facing undefeated amateur Imai Kyosuke.
- Ep. 15 · Itagaki, Kimura, and Takamura compete in a series of matches starting with Itagaki's debut
- Ep. 16 · Takamura's Decline and Brain Hawk's Arrival in Japan
- Ep. 17 · Takamura's Fight With Bryan Hawk And Family Reunion