Ep. 21: The initial phase of the boxing match between Ippo and Hayami begins.
Aired on February 28, 2001
This segment marks the commencement of the bout between Ippo and Hayami. During the early rounds of the fight, Hayami successfully establishes dominance and takes the advantage over his opponent. The narrative focuses on the initial exchanges and the strategic positioning that allows Hayami to control the pace of the match as it unfolds.
Episodes
- 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.
- Ep. 21 · The initial phase of the boxing match between Ippo and Hayami begins.
- Ep. 22 · Ippo secures victory over Hayami through knockout with support from Aoki and Kimura
- Ep. 23 · Ippo enjoys his day off while Miyata and Mashiba engage in a match
- Ep. 24 · Miyata and Mashiba continue their fight while Ippo reacts angrily to the outcome
- Ep. 25 · Ippo trains to counter Mashiba's flicker jabs amidst grudges and dreams