Ep. 16: Ippo studies upcoming opponents Kobashi and Hayami through fight footage
Aired on January 24, 2001
Ippo dedicates his time to reviewing video recordings of his future adversaries, specifically Kobashi and Hayami. By analyzing their combat styles and techniques, he prepares himself for the intense matches that lie ahead. This focused study session highlights his determination to improve and face these formidable challengers with the necessary skills and mental readiness required for the upcoming bouts.
Episodes
- Ep. 12 · Ippo Secures Second Victory by Knockout and Befriends Former Bully Umezawa
- Ep. 13 · The Eastern Japan Rookie Championship Tournament Commences
- Ep. 14 · Ippo and Jason exchange powerful punches in a fierce match where neither fighter goes down.
- Ep. 15 · Ippo secures a knockout victory against Jason following a grueling and intense bout.
- Ep. 16 · Ippo studies upcoming opponents Kobashi and Hayami through fight footage
- Ep. 17 · Ippo trains with Takamura, Kimura, and Aoki at a beachside camp
- Ep. 18 · Ippo struggles against Kobashi's strategic point-based advantage in their boxing match
- Ep. 19 · Kobashi Loses Match to Ippo After Abandoning Strategy
- Ep. 20 · Takamura claims the Japanese Middleweight title while Ippo trains to counter Hayami's Shotgun punch.