Ep. 39: Miyata faces hostility in Thailand and defies his father's wishes for a new fight
Aired on July 4, 2001
After drawing against a second-class boxer in Thailand, Miyata finds the Japanese unwelcome and targeted by fighters seeking easy points. Despite the questionable referee decision, he accepts a new challenge against his father's advice to move to the lightweight category. Miyata refuses to change classes, viewing it as a matter of dignity. He is determined not to flee from obstacles, insisting on fighting on his own terms rather than accepting a safer path. His resolve remains unshaken by the local hostility or his family's concerns, proving his commitment to facing difficulties head-on.
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- 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.
- Ep. 39 · Miyata faces hostility in Thailand and defies his father's wishes for a new fight
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- Ep. 42 · Ippo Contemplates Leaving the Sport of Boxing
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