Ep. 17: Kimura and Aoki face the Yokohama Arena crowd and an unorthodox boxer
Aired on February 2, 2014

Kimura and Aoki enter the ring at the Yokohama Arena, with Kimura competing first. He experiences nerves while facing a massive audience for the first time. Subsequently, Aoki encounters a boxer who is just as unorthodox as he is, leaving him perplexed by the opponent's unique style. The duo must perform well to establish the correct momentum for Takamura's upcoming title match. This bout serves as a critical opportunity for both fighters to demonstrate their readiness and skill before the main event, highlighting the pressure of the large venue and the challenge of adapting to unconventional fighting techniques.
Episodes
- Ep. 13 · Ippo uses Dempsey Roll to chase Sawamura despite illegal move risks
- Ep. 14 · Ippo Learns Dempsey Roll Damage and Umezawa Quits Fishing Job
- Ep. 15 · The Makunouchi Fishing Boat Faces a Turbulent Storm During the Outing
- Ep. 16 · Takamura cuts weight for world title as champion David Eagle arrives in Japan.
- Ep. 17 · Kimura and Aoki face the Yokohama Arena crowd and an unorthodox boxer
- Ep. 18 · Miyata faces Dachboy in the semifinals while his former rival Sakaguchi appears in the opponent's corner
- Ep. 19 · The main event pits Takamura Mamoru against the calm challenger David Eagle.
- Ep. 20 · Takamura Faces a Shocking Twist in His Fight Against Eagle
- Ep. 21 · Takamura and Eagle clash violently in the ring while swelling eyes threaten to end the bout.