Ep. 7: The world featherweight title match begins with cautious first round
Aired on February 18, 2009
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The world featherweight title match commences, with neither Date nor Martinez exercising their rights during the initial round. The second round offers more excitement than the first. In the third round, Martinez increases his aggression and steps up his game.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 10 · Ippo faces Yamada's threat while Aoki fights and Yamada plans retirement
- Ep. 11 · Ippo faces Hammer Nao in a bout where he aims for a swift victory