Ep. 25: Takamura's Statue Incident and Ippo's Family Reunion After His Victory
Aired on June 24, 2009
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Following his title match victory, Takamura addresses the crowd with words reminiscent of Hawk, causing their anger. He receives a bronze statue of himself, but Aoki accidentally breaks it while attempting to move the object. Later, after Itagaki secures his first win, Ippo meets with his family. This sequence highlights the contrasting reactions to Takamura's speech and the accidental destruction of his commemorative statue, before shifting focus to Ippo's personal life as he reconnects with his relatives following the significant boxing event.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 25 · Takamura's Statue Incident and Ippo's Family Reunion After His Victory
- Ep. 26 · Upcoming bouts at Kamogawa gym include title defenses and rookie rankings