Ep. 17: Takamura's Fight With Bryan Hawk And Family Reunion
Aired on April 29, 2009
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Takamura attempts to strike Bryan Hawk, but Hawk intercepts the blow by seizing Takamura's fist. Meanwhile, Kimura, Ippo, and Aoki encounter Takamura's older sister and younger brother. Through this meeting, the three friends learn significant details about Takamura's background and his family dynamics.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 21 · Takamura and Bryan Hawk face off in a world title match featuring unexpected angled punches and high speed.