Ep. 16: Takamura's Decline and Brain Hawk's Arrival in Japan
Aired on April 22, 2009
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Takamura suffers from poor weight management, leaving him weak, fatigued, and unable to deliver powerful punches, which leads to the conclusion of his fight. Following this defeat, Brain Hawk addresses the group to reveal his true motivation for traveling to Japan, stating that he came specifically for the women. This announcement shifts the focus from the recent combat to Hawk's personal intentions and his presence in the country.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 18 · Takamura, Ippo, and Kimura shave Aoki's eyebrows while Takamura struggles with weight control
- Ep. 19 · Bryan Hawk insults Takamura and Kamogawa at press conference
- Ep. 20 · Ippo secures a first round knockout in the World Jr. Middle Weight Title Match