Ep. 20: Ippo secures a first round knockout in the World Jr. Middle Weight Title Match
Aired on May 20, 2009
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Ippo achieves a first round knockout as predicted. Prior to Takamura's bout, Japanese champions from nearly all weight classes converse with Takamura, Date, Sendo, and Miyata. Both Takamura and Bryan Hawk proceed to make their grand entrances into the arena.
Episodes
- 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.
- Ep. 22 · Takamura and Bryan Hawk trade momentum in a world title match with multiple knockdowns
- Ep. 23 · Takamura manages weight to avoid extra rounds but survives a punishing sixth round
- Ep. 24 · Takamura dominates Hawk in the seventh round leading to a dramatic world title conclusion