Ep. 68: The Chief's Perilous Entrance and the Bear Killer's Debut
Aired on February 6, 2002
The boxing tournament begins with Kimura defeating his opponent swiftly due to his excellent physical condition, while Aoki secures a victory but faces greater difficulty than usual. Attention then shifts to the main event of the evening, featuring Takamura, who introduces himself as the bear killer. The audience waits impatiently for his arrival. Takamura makes a spectacular entrance by wearing the skin of a bear that Nekota-san had previously brought him from the mountains, creating a memorable and exceptional spectacle for the crowd.
Episodes
- Ep. 64 · The narrative continues exploring the historical background of Aoki and Kimura.
- Ep. 65 · The group travels to a mountainous location for their summer training camp activities.
- Ep. 66 · Takamura confronts a bear in an emotional battle that brings him to tears
- Ep. 67 · The Kamogawa Gym Swings Into Action
- Ep. 68 · The Chief's Perilous Entrance and the Bear Killer's Debut
- Ep. 69 · Ippo and Coach Arrive for Featherweight Title Defense Against Southpaw Shigeta Akira
- Ep. 70 · Ippo Reflects on Osaka Fight While Kumi Calls to Set a Date
- Ep. 71 · Ippo trains intensely for the title match as tickets sell out rapidly before the weigh-in.
- Ep. 72 · Ippo strikes first with Dempsey Roll while Sendo struggles to recover and retaliate.