Ep. 5: Imae defeats Aoki with research, shocking the crowd with an unexpected move.
Aired on November 3, 2013
Imae's extensive research yields immediate results as he systematically dismantles Aoki's fighting style. He successfully counters every signature technique, including the notorious Frog Punch. Tomiko observes the match while the audience anticipates a decisive knockout. However, Aoki executes an unforeseen action that stuns the entire arena. This unexpected development leaves spectators in shock, defying their expectations of the fight's conclusion. The bout takes a surprising turn as Imae's strategic advantage is challenged by Aoki's mysterious maneuver.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Ippo Reflects on Father and Title Defenses After Beating Sendou
- Ep. 2 · Ippo fights for his title against Shimabukuro as the Dempsey Roll faces destruction
- Ep. 3 · Ippo's Victory and Aoki's Title Match Preparation
- Ep. 4 · Aoki seeks Tomiko's comfort after Imae focuses on his boxing title defense
- Ep. 5 · Imae defeats Aoki with research, shocking the crowd with an unexpected move.
- Ep. 6 · Imae confronts Aoki's new technique while fighting to keep his title
- Ep. 7 · Sendou Takeshi Returns as Sawamura Ryuuhei Critiques the Dempsey Roll
- Ep. 8 · Ippo faces Sawamura Ryuuhei and must evolve his Dempsey Roll to survive
- Ep. 9 · Volg returns to Japan seeking boxing gloves and American contacts through Coach Kamogawa.