Ep. 23: Ippo enjoys his day off while Miyata and Mashiba engage in a match
Aired on March 14, 2001
This segment focuses on Ippo taking a well-deserved day off from his training and boxing obligations. Meanwhile, attention shifts to the ring where Miyata and Mashiba are set to face each other in a significant bout. The narrative highlights the contrast between Ippo's rest and the intense competition unfolding between his rivals, Miyata and Mashiba, as they prepare for their confrontation.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 26 · The first boxing match between Ippo and Mashiba takes place in the ring.
- Ep. 27 · The ongoing confrontation between Ippo and Mashiba proceeds in this intense match.