Ep. 18: Miyata faces Dachboy in the semifinals while his former rival Sakaguchi appears in the opponent's corner
Aired on February 9, 2014
During the semifinal bout between Miyata and Dachboy, the Miyata team observes a familiar individual within the opposing corner. This person is identified as Mister Sakaguchi, who previously served as the manager for the boxer Miyata defeated to win the OPBF title. The presence of this former rival in Dachboy's camp adds a layer of personal history to the ongoing match, highlighting the complex connections between the fighters and their support staff as the competition progresses toward its decisive stages.
Episodes
- 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.
- Ep. 22 · Kamogawa and Nekota recall postwar Japan through an old photo and encouragement from Ippo and Aoki.