Ep. 4: Miyata and Arnie conclude their bout while Date prepares for his WBA title fight.
Aired on January 28, 2009
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The title match between Miyata and Arnie concludes with Takamura defeating the second-ranked fighter in the world during the third round. Meanwhile, Eiji Date is set to face Ricardo Martinez for the WBA world featherweight title. Martinez is a formidable opponent who holds an undefeated record of 62 matches, 62 wins, and 58 knockouts. This episode highlights the conclusion of one major bout while introducing the upcoming high-stakes challenge for Date against the champion.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Miyata prepares for his OPBF title bout against the formidable Arnie Gregory.
- Ep. 2 · Miyata faces Arnie Gregory in a tense OPBF title bout marked by shifting momentum
- Ep. 3 · Arnie Discusses Miyata as Greatest Challenge with Angry Manager Sakaguchi
- Ep. 4 · Miyata and Arnie conclude their bout while Date prepares for his WBA title fight.
- Ep. 5 · Ippo and Miyata spar with Ricardo Martinez and Eiji Date
- Ep. 6 · Eiji Date faces champion Ricardo Martinez in a highly anticipated rematch after a seven-year wait.
- Ep. 7 · The world featherweight title match begins with cautious first round
- Ep. 8 · Date attempts a heart-breaker shot but Martinez blocks it with his elbow, breaking Date's hand.