Ep. 31: Retrospective on Ippo's Championship Hope Presented as Newspaper Article
Aired on May 9, 2001Recap
This installment serves as a retrospective focusing on the hope that sustained Ippo through his championship journey. The narrative is structured as a newspaper article, featuring commentary and writing by Fuuji, a journalist for the monthly publication "boxing fan." The segment provides a reflective look at the events and emotions surrounding the title fight, utilizing the journalistic format to recount the story.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 32 · Ippo faces Sendo despite persistent hand pain requiring anesthetic injection before the match.
- Ep. 33 · Ippo and Sendo clash in a neutral zone where neither can land a decisive blow.
- Ep. 34 · Makunouchi and Sendo exchange powerful blows in a determined fight where Sendo takes the lead.
- Ep. 35 · Ippo graduates high school as a celebrated star while Club Kamogawa faces recruitment challenges.