Ep. 46: Aoki fights back after a frog shot in the tournament semifinals.
Aired on August 22, 2001
Aoki, Kimura, and Ippo engage in rigorous training including jogging, sparring, and shadow boxing to prepare for the Class A tournament semifinals. During the match, Aoki is knocked down in the fourth round by an opponent's signature move known as the shot of the Frog. Despite the setback, he recovers quickly, using a feint to create an opening. Aoki then delivers a powerful one-two punch that successfully takes his opponent down. The fight continues with the defeated rival attempting to respond, leading to a complex exchange of techniques as the bout progresses toward its conclusion.
Episodes
- Ep. 42 · Ippo Contemplates Leaving the Sport of Boxing
- Ep. 43 · Ippo prepares for his upcoming bout against the opponent known as Saeki the Speed Star.
- Ep. 44 · Ippo engages in a boxing match against his opponent Saeki
- Ep. 45 · Gero-michi departs and is forced to relocate to a new location
- Ep. 46 · Aoki fights back after a frog shot in the tournament semifinals.
- Ep. 47 · Ippo doubts recovery from intense training before his match against Vorg
- Ep. 48 · The initial confrontation between Volg and Ippo commences in this episode.
- Ep. 49 · Volg and Ippo engage in a grueling, hard-fought battle of endurance
- Ep. 50 · The conclusion of the Volg match is reached.