Ep. 26: Upcoming bouts at Kamogawa gym include title defenses and rookie rankings
Aired on July 1, 2009
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The Kamogawa gym faces several significant upcoming matches, including Ippo's title defense, Aoki's title match, Itagaki's round of Rookie kings, and Takamura's title defense. Miyata expresses a desire to fight Ippo, but Kamogawa instructs Ippo to focus on getting stronger first before considering that bout. This period highlights the various competitive pressures and training priorities within the gym as different boxers prepare for their respective challenges in the ring.
Episodes
- 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