Ep. 38: Okita controls the blow that knocked Ippo down twice in this intense match.

Okita dominates the exchange by controlling the strike that previously allowed Date to knock Ippo down twice. Panicked, Ippo attempts to create distance, but Okita’s feints keep him off balance and unpredictable. When Ippo tries to close the gap, he is repelled by Okita’s jabs. Relying on superior experience, Okita takes the lead and lands precise shots. He eventually traps Ippo in the corner, a position he intended from the start of the round, preparing to unleash his feared Corkscrew punch against Makunouchi.

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