Ep. 34: Makunouchi and Sendo exchange powerful blows in a determined fight where Sendo takes the lead.
Aired on May 30, 2001
Makunouchi and Sendo continue to trade heavy punches without weakening, showing immense determination. After a brief period, Sendo gains the upper hand and forces Makunouchi against the ropes. Makunouchi then attempts a counterattack, using a momentary pause to strike with his right hand. However, Sendo dodges the blow and counters with a Smash Makunouchi that lands squarely. He follows up with an uppercut and a rapid series of violent strikes, preventing Makunouchi from launching further attacks. The intense exchange highlights the resilience and skill of both fighters as they battle for dominance in the ring.
Episodes
- 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.
- Ep. 36 · Ippo Meets Champion Eiji Date and Spars After Ranking Tenth
- Ep. 37 · Ippo struggles against Date's precise corkscrew punch in the ring
- Ep. 38 · Okita controls the blow that knocked Ippo down twice in this intense match.