Ep. 26: The first boxing match between Ippo and Mashiba takes place in the ring.
Aired on April 4, 2001
This segment covers the initial round of the boxing contest between Ippo and Mashiba. The two fighters engage in their first official bout against each other. The narrative focuses on the direct confrontation and physical exchange between these two boxers during this specific round of their rivalry. No other events or characters are mentioned in this brief description.
Episodes
- 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.
- Ep. 28 · Ippo secures the title of Rookie King of Eastern Japan by defeating Mashiba.
- Ep. 29 · Sendo travels to Japan to recruit Ippo for All Japan and spars with Takamura
- Ep. 30 · Ippo masters healing his right fist before the All Japan tournament