Ep. 54: Takamura menghadapi Tamaki dalam pertahanan gelar meski lemah akibat sauna
Tayang pada 24 Oktober 2001
"The champions have special powers! "That is what was said to Takamura Ippo before his defense of the title match. But after weight problems and a passage in a sauna that has significantly weakened, Takamura finds himself in trouble with his challenger Tamaki but still holds out and the gong sounds the end of the 1st round. The 2nd round barely begun, but Takamura load Tamaki is pushing his fitness is at its lowest, it is out of breath and roll with the punches of his opponent. (Source: thetvdb.com)
Episode
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- Ep. 51 · Ippo mengantar Kumi Mashiba pulang saat outing kencan kelompok
- Ep. 52 · Perjalanan Ippo Date menuju pertandingan gelar kelas bulu melawan Makunouchi Ippo
- Ep. 53 · Episode latar belakang yang berfokus pada perkembangan pribadi dan perjalanan penemuan diri Date Eiji
- Ep. 54 · Takamura menghadapi Tamaki dalam pertahanan gelar meski lemah akibat sauna
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- Ep. 57 · Ippo Date menghadapi momen kritis dalam pertarungannya melawan juara Takamura Mamoru.
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