第 71 集: 一馬為冠軍戰展開嚴厲訓練，賽前體重測量前門票便迅速售罄。
2002年2月27日 播出
While the title match approach Ippo trains again and again. As it enters its footing, a crowd gathered in front of the room, there are people coming to buy their tickets for this match promises to be memorable. Yagi advertisement for Ippo that all match tickets were sold in one day, amazing. The next day is the day of the weigh-in. Ippo enters the room, always a little anxious, he sees Sendo, the defending champion has not changed, still relaxed too. (Source: thetvdb.com)