Ep. 33: Ippo and Sendo clash in a neutral zone where neither can land a decisive blow.

Makunouchi executes an enhanced Smash, sending Sendo crashing into the ropes without a fall, though his legs tremble. Seizing the moment, Sendo attempts to launch his own Smash. In response, Ippo adopts a close-quarters combat style to intercept the attack mid-flight. The two boxers find themselves locked in a stalemate within this specific area, possessing equal strength. Consequently, neither fighter is able to successfully land a strike on the other, resulting in a tense standoff where their offensive maneuvers are effectively neutralized by their opponent's defenses.

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