1. Hajime no ippo ⭐ 8.1

04 Oct, 2000 · 823 votes

Ippo gets invited to see a movie with his new classmates but can't go since he has to work at his mothers fishing store. On the way home he gets beaten up by some of his bullies before a boxer, Takamura Mamoru, steps in. Ippo faints and is brought to the Kamogawa boxing gym. When Ippo wakes up Takamura draws a picture of one of the bullies, places it on a punching bag and forces him to punch it. Doing that, Ippo feels something stir inside him and he later starts to watch videos and buys magazines about boxing. Eventually Ippo asks Takamura to train him in boxing. Takamura says he will accept if Ippo manage to succeed with a seemingly impossible task.

Director: Ken'ichi Kawamura, Satoshi Nishimura

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2. Doryoku no seika ⭐ 7.9

10 Oct, 2000 · 631 votes

Ippo's goal is to catch 10 leaves, with only a week to do so. While balancing school and work, Ippo is also practicing his jabs.

Director: Saburo Hashimoto, Satoshi Nishimura

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3. Ureshi namida ⭐ 8.4

17 Oct, 2000 · 641 votes

At first, it seems that Ippo could not keep up with Miyata. Ippo keeps taking hit after hit and gets knocked down twice. After receiving some advice from Takamura, Ippo keeps getting back up to fight.

Director: Hitoshi Nanba, Satoshi Nishimura

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4. Shado bokushingu ⭐ 7.6

24 Oct, 2000 · 552 votes

Ippo finally begins his training in the gym. First, Kamogawa himself, helps Ippo to focus on his jabs and the one-two technique. After getting the hang of it, Kamogawa instructs Ippo to practice shadow boxing.

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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5. Three months for the counter ⭐ 7.9

31 Oct, 2000 · 530 votes

Ippo begins training with coach Kamogawa for about in order to prepare for a rematch with Miyata. During that time, he begins working on more techniques. Also, he learns more about Miyata's father, who was a former professional boxer.

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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6. Saisen no gongu ⭐ 8.7

07 Nov, 2000 · 592 votes

A representative from a boxing magazine comes to Kamogawa's Gym on the same day Ippo and Miyata have their rematch. With Takamura as referee, the rematch begins. Both fighters begin their four-round match, each displaying their progress.

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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7. 1 cm no hakairyoku ⭐ 9

14 Nov, 2000 · 721 votes

After a powerful knockout from Miyata, Ippo insists on standing up again and completing the match no matter what.

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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8. Promise to Meet Again ⭐ 8

21 Nov, 2000 · 502 votes

With Miyata nowhere to be found, Ippo seems distracted in his training, so Kamogawa sends him to train with Takamura. Ippo experiences all the hardship his mentor endures since he prepares for a championship match.

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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9. C Class License ⭐ 7.7

28 Nov, 2000 · 469 votes

Ippo finally applies to get his featherweight boxing license. During the exam, he meets Ryo Mashiba. Ippo finally gained his license. Back at Kamogawa's Gym, Ippo is about to learn the name of his opponent in his debut match.

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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10. Debut Match! ⭐ 7.7

05 Dec, 2000 · 463 votes

After determining Ippo's opponent, Ippo and Oda prepare for their match

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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11. Obsession for Victory ⭐ 8.4

12 Dec, 2000 · 486 votes

The awaited moment has come, And Ippo's first official match against boxer Oda has begun

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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12. Becoming a Bully's Buddy ⭐ 8

19 Dec, 2000 · 461 votes

The news of Ippo's boxing spreads in the school, which makes the thugs secretly admire him and insist on attending his next match.

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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13. The Eastern Japan Rookie Championship Tournament Begins ⭐ 7.7

26 Dec, 2000 · 443 votes

The Rookie Championship is about to begin. Ippo's first opponent is an American soldier, Jason Ozma. To prepare Ippo trains with Takamura. Ozma trains for the people he came to know in the Japanese gym where he was based.

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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14. Powerful Arms! Hooks vs. Uppercut! ⭐ 8.1

09 Jan, 2001 · 442 votes

Ippo begins his first tournament match against Jason

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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15. Test of Endurance ⭐ 8.8

16 Jan, 2001 · 514 votes

Ippo continues his tactic of exchanging punches, however, he finds himself struggling to land them as the fight nears its end

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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16. Anticipating a Fierce Fight ⭐ 7.3

23 Jan, 2001 · 541 votes

After completing his fight, ippo decides to spectate miyata's match, meanwhile his opponent for his next match is decided

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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17. Ippo on the Beach ⭐ 7.6

30 Jan, 2001 · 426 votes

Ippo and the others head to the beach to relax before they start their training. Ippo realises he must practise his foot-work ahead of his next match.

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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18. Clinch ⭐ 7.5

06 Feb, 2001 · 393 votes

After meeting kobashi, ippo realises he must work hard to beat him, Ippo and Kobashi start their second match of the tournament

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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19. Dream of a KO ⭐ 8.3

13 Feb, 2001 · 420 votes

As the fight between Kobashi and Ippo nears its end, Ippo looks for an opportunity to KO, while Kobashi switches up his tactics

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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20. Shotgun's Menace ⭐ 8.1

20 Feb, 2001 · 403 votes

Ippo spectates Hayami's 3rd match to see what he's up against. He trains vigorously for his semi final match

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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21. The Way to Capture a Prodigy ⭐ 8

27 Feb, 2001 · 393 votes

Ippo arrives at his semi final match against Hayami with bruises on his face, round 1 commences

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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22. Forward! Forward!! ⭐ 8.6

06 Mar, 2001 · 433 votes

Ippo and Hayami continue to exchange blows as their battle nears its end. Hayami realises he shouldn't underestimate Ippo

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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23. The Other Semi-Final ⭐ 8.4

13 Mar, 2001 · 397 votes

Miyata begins his semi-final match against Mashiba as Ippo and the others spectate

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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24. To the Promised Place... ⭐ 9.1

20 Mar, 2001 · 590 votes

As the battle continues, Miyata discovers a pain in his foot that limits his abilities. He struggles through the match as it reaches its climax

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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25. Grudges, Sorrows & Dreams ⭐ 7.8

27 Mar, 2001 · 375 votes

Ippo and Mashiba both train for their match, meanwhile, Mashiba's motive and reasoning for boxing are revealed

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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26. The Battle for Distance ⭐ 8.2

03 Apr, 2001 · 380 votes

After a period of immensely focused training, Ippo steps into the ring for his final match for the rookie championship

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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27. Death Match ⭐ 9

10 Apr, 2001 · 567 votes

As Ippo and Mashiba continue their fight, they both develop weaknesses, however both fighters give their best to try and win even under harsh circumstances

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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28. Victory or Defeat ⭐ 8.9

17 Apr, 2001 · 469 votes

The eastern japan rookie tournament finally comes to an end with Ippos victory. Ippo decides to take a break from boxing due to his right hand

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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29. Rocky of Naniwa ⭐ 7.9

24 Apr, 2001 · 373 votes

After winning the Easter japan rookie tournament, Takeshi Sendo, the winner of West japan rookie tournament, takes interest in Ippo and tries to convince him to take part in the All Japan tournament

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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30. To Enemy Ground ⭐ 7.7

01 May, 2001 · 355 votes

Ippo wants to fight Sendo so he goes to an orthopedic doctor to get his fist looked at. Ippo then starts an intense training regime.

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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31. Traces of Intense Battles ⭐ 5.1

08 May, 2001 · 330 votes

A recap of the boxing matches that have taken place thus far.

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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32. Throw Your Right! ⭐ 8.1

15 May, 2001 · 365 votes

Ippo is still having trouble with his right fist but his match with Sendo begins.

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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33. Smash Force ⭐ 8.6

22 May, 2001 · 386 votes

Ippo tries a different fighting stance making his match with Sendo only get more intense.

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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34. The Rookie King ⭐ 9.1

29 May, 2001 · 611 votes

Ippo and Sendo keep fighting, the crowd starts cheering Sendo on and the match reaches its climax.

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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35. The Counting Journey ⭐ 7.7

05 Jun, 2001 · 347 votes

Ippo graduates and takes photos with people from his school. New people join the gym and are put to the test by running with Takemura, Ippo, Aoki, and Kimura.

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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36. The Champ and I ⭐ 7.7

12 Jun, 2001 · 341 votes

Kimura, Aoki, and Takemura each fight their match. Ippo spars with the featherweight champion, Date.

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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37. A Thing to Strive For ⭐ 7.7

19 Jun, 2001 · 339 votes

Dante uses his secret weapon on Ippo, the fact that Date used it on Ippo made Okita challenge Ippo to a real match.

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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38. Two Rookies of the Year ⭐ 8.1

27 Jun, 2001 · 347 votes

Okita uses moves that makes him unpredictable for Ippo. Okita also uses a fighting style like Dante and he uses a corkscrew.

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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39. Challenge in a Foreign Land ⭐ 7.6

04 Jul, 2001 · 359 votes

Miyata's in Thailand and he get's a tough opponent with a great record, Jimmy Sisfa.

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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40. A Counter to Surpass All Counters ⭐ 8.5

11 Jul, 2001 · 404 votes

Miyata's fight with Jimmy Sisfa begins, Miyata starts off bad and when that happens Miyata tries a counter punch.

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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41. Barf-michi's Big Fight ⭐ 7.9

18 Jul, 2001 · 351 votes

Aoki, Kimura, and Ippo all try going A-class. Yamada has his first fight. All the guys want to go to training camp.

Director: Masayuki Kojima, Satoshi Nishimura

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42. Sharing a Dream ⭐ 8.8

25 Jul, 2001 · 472 votes

Ippo's mother collapses from overworking so Ippo has to look after the family business. Ippo thinks about quitting boxing so that his mother doesn't overwork herself again.

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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43. The Speed Star ⭐ 7.8

01 Aug, 2001 · 333 votes

Ippo Prepares for his match against Saeki, the speed star, by trying to improve his movements and become faster.

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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44. Blind Spot in the Ring ⭐ 8.3

08 Aug, 2001 · 340 votes

Ippo's match with Saeki has begun, but Saeki is so fast that Ippo can't land a hit on him. Ippo Is left with a blind spot after getting his eye swollen making it even harder to track Saeki.

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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45. The White Fangs of the Wolf ⭐ 8.8

15 Aug, 2001 · 396 votes

After all, the guys are done with their matches they go to karaoke. Takemura lets everyone know Yamada is leaving so they give him a send-off.

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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46. Be the Gazelle ⭐ 8.2

22 Aug, 2001 · 327 votes

Aoki and Kimura fight their matches. Kamogawa wants Ippo to train his legs to get flexible muscles so that he can deliver a more powerful punch that can beat Volg.

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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47. The Fighting Spirit Within ⭐ 7.9

29 Aug, 2001 · 321 votes

Ippo meets Volg after Volg gets lost. Volg tells Ippo that he boxes so he can get money for his mother.

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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48. The Red Wolf ⭐ 8.4

05 Sep, 2001 · 349 votes

The match with Ippo and Volg begins and the two boxers seem to get the edge over one another quite a bit.

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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49. The Courage to Believe ⭐ 9

19 Sep, 2001 · 495 votes

The fight between Ippo and Volg carries on. Ippo takes a lot of hits and gets knocked down a couple times.

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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50. Something to Convey ⭐ 9.3

26 Sep, 2001 · 806 votes

After many rounds, Ippo and Volg are both exhausted. After the match is finished Volg visits Ippo in the hospital and meets Ippo's mother.

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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51. The Group Date ⭐ 8.1

03 Oct, 2001 · 369 votes

Ippo wakes up after a couple days at the hospital. When Ippo is in the hospital he meets Mashiba's sister, Aoki, Kimura, Takemura, and Ippo go on a group date.

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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52. The Challenger (Recap) ⭐ 5.4

10 Oct, 2001 · 286 votes

A recap of some of Ippo's fights told by Date.

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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53. So That I Can Be Myself ⭐ 8

17 Oct, 2001 · 326 votes

Date's past is revealed. Takemura gets ready for his match.

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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54. Fists of the Champ ⭐ 7.7

24 Oct, 2001 · 311 votes

Takemura has real trouble at the beginning of his match. Ippo finds out that Mashiba won the championship and celebrates with him and his sister.

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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55. The Japan Featherweight Title Match ⭐ 8.4

31 Oct, 2001 · 334 votes

Ippo's title match with Date has begun, Date is surprised by how much better Ippo is since the last time he sparred with him.

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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56. The Power That Stands in the Way ⭐ 8.8

07 Nov, 2001 · 377 votes

Ippo punches Date in the face quite a bit but Date isn't taking the full impact of the punch because he's twists his neck.

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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57. Conclusion ⭐ 9.7

14 Nov, 2001 · 1,464 votes

Both Ippo and Date are beaten up bad. The match reaches the climax.

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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58. Heartbroken ⭐ 8.5

21 Nov, 2001 · 354 votes

After Ippo loses he finds out that Sendo and Volg will fight for the title. Kamogawa tells Ippo that he shouldn't go to the gym for three months because of all the damage from his fights. Ippo goes out with Kumi, Mashiba's sister.

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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59. A Determined Gaze ⭐ 8.2

28 Nov, 2001 · 321 votes

Ippo watches his match with Date. Ippo goes to watch the title match with Volg and Sendo, when he's there he runs into Miyata and spectates the match with him.

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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60. Rival ⭐ 8.9

05 Dec, 2001 · 752 votes

Volg and Sendo face off with the crowd cheering for Sendo, in the end, the match comes down to a decision by the judges.

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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61. Comeback Anxiety ⭐ 7.5

12 Dec, 2001 · 307 votes

Aoki, Kimura, and Ippo will all be making their comeback match with Ippo being the main event. Kamogawa trains Ippo to have a better defense but overworks himself and collapses he then ends up in a hospital.

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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62. Revival ⭐ 9

19 Dec, 2001 · 433 votes

Aoki, Kimura, and Ippo have their comeback matches. Ippo tries a new move, the Dempsy Roll.

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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63. Youth of Fire ⭐ 8.1

26 Dec, 2001 · 331 votes

Aoki, Takemura, and Ippo visit Kimura because he has a high fever. Aoki's and Kimura's life as delinquents is shown.

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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64. Hot Rod Era ⭐ 8.2

09 Jan, 2002 · 328 votes

A look at how Aoki and Kimura became boxers and joined the Kamogawa gym, also shown is their debut matches.

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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65. The Summer of the Kamogawa Corps ⭐ 7.8

16 Jan, 2002 · 303 votes

Sendo beats Saeki the speed star comfortably. Sendo wants a fight with Ippo. All the guys from the gym go to training camp in the mountains and meet Kamogawa's friend.

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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66. Mr. Takamura's Tears ⭐ 8.2

23 Jan, 2002 · 337 votes

The guys learn that killer intent can make it seem like your throwing a punch. Kamogawa and Nekota's history with one another is told. Takamura battles a bear. Everyone finishes training camp.

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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67. The Kamogawa Gym Swings Into Action ⭐ 8

30 Jan, 2002 · 299 votes

Ippo spars with Shigeta who's ranked fourth among Japanese featherweights and who also uses southpaw. People find out about Takemura fight with a bear. There is talk about Takemura getting a world title fight.

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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68. The Coach's Crisis ⭐ 8.6

10 Jun, 2002 · 344 votes

Aoki, Kimura, and Takemura all fight their fights. Before fighting Takemura makes a grand entrance wearing a bear pelt and fight his match only using his left hand. Nekota starts teaching at the gym for a bit.

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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69. The Trap of the Southpaw ⭐ 8.6

17 Jun, 2002 · 338 votes

Sendo begins his title defense match with Shigeta the southpaw user. Sendo fights Shigeta but gets more angry with him as the fight goes on.

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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70. The Young Punk ⭐ 8

24 Jun, 2002 · 307 votes

Ippo invites Kumi to the zoo. Kumi lets Ippo know that she was the one who wrote idiot outside the gym. Sendo's grandma tells Iimura Mari about Sendo's childhood and how he was brought up.

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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71. Time for the Showdown ⭐ 9.3

01 Jul, 2002 · 569 votes

Ippo reads Mari's article. Ippo invites Nekota to his fight. Both Sendo and Ippo have their weigh in. Sendo and Ippo begin their rematch with Ippo getting a very early knockdown on Sendo.

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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72. Lollapalooza ⭐ 9.4

08 Jul, 2002 · 1,031 votes

Sendo and Ippo's fight begins guns blazing with the two giving each other blow for blow. Ippo finds out that Sendo has the advantage of having a bigger frame.

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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73. Surpass That Moment ⭐ 9.3

15 Jul, 2002 · 1,003 votes

Ippo starts the third round by charging at Sendo but then hesitates which leads to Sendo beating Ippo all through the third round. The fourth round is a different story being more in the favor of Ippo.

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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74. Mixup ⭐ 9.6

22 Jul, 2002 · 1,033 votes

A flashback shows how Sendo joined his gym. Ippo gets knocked down two times but when he gets up the fifth round gets more brutal. The fifth round ends and after that, the sixth round begins and is just as brutal as the last round.

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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75. A Step Further ⭐ 9.8

29 Jul, 2002 · 2,420 votes

The match between Ippo and Sendo finally reaches its conclusion after seven ruthless rounds.

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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76. Boxer's Fist ⭐ 8.7

05 Aug, 2002 · 386 votes

The story about how Kamogawa got Takemura to join his gym and how he trained him. Takemura has his debut match.

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

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