Ep. 27: The ongoing confrontation between Ippo and Mashiba proceeds in this intense match.
Aired on April 11, 2001

The narrative continues to focus on the direct conflict between Ippo and Mashiba. This segment details the progression of their battle, maintaining the tension established in previous installments. The storyline remains centered on their physical and mental struggle against one another. No additional characters or subplots are introduced in this specific summary. The content strictly adheres to the ongoing duel between these two fighters, highlighting the continuous nature of their rivalry without revealing the final outcome or subsequent events.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 31 · Retrospective on Ippo's Championship Hope Presented as Newspaper Article