Ep. 8: Ippo faces Sawamura Ryuuhei and must evolve his Dempsey Roll to survive
Aired on November 24, 2013
Ippo confirms his upcoming title defense against Sawamura Ryuuhei, recognizing that his signature Dempsey Roll is vulnerable to counter punches. Realizing he cannot win with his current technique, he dedicates himself to evolving the move into something more effective. As he struggles to determine the necessary adjustments, a familiar individual unexpectedly appears before him, potentially offering a solution to his tactical dilemma during this critical preparation phase.
Episodes
- 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.
- Ep. 10 · Ippo risks overtraining his new Dempsey Roll before facing Sawamura
- Ep. 11 · Sawamura's aggressive tactics disrupt Ippo's rhythm as he charges forward.
- Ep. 12 · Ippo executes a desperate frontal assault while Sawamura toys with him before he adapts.