Ep. 5: Ippo and Miyata spar with Ricardo Martinez and Eiji Date
Aired on February 4, 2009
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Ippo engages in a sparring match against world champion Ricardo Martinez, while Miyata faces Martinez's challenger, Eiji Date. Both opponents demonstrate their superior skill by winning their respective bouts with ease. The narrative highlights the significant gap in ability between the protagonists and these experienced fighters, as Martinez and Date secure their victories effortlessly during the training session.
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.
- Ep. 9 · Manabu Itagaki joins Kamogawa gym while Ippo faces familiar rival Hammer Nao