First Step (145)

Ippo Makunouchi, once a bullied kid, stumbled upon boxing and became utterly absorbed in it. Carrying the simple question, "What does it mean to be strong?", Ippo endures grueling training with his innate determination and grows stronger. After winning fierce battles against numerous formidable opponents, he becomes the Japanese champion, possessing one of the hardest punches in the country. His next goal is the distant path to becoming world champion! Ippo's next challenge, infinitely passionate and pure, has begun!! WBA World Featherweight Title Fight: Champion Ricardo vs. Challenger Sendo. Ricardo, thought to be "testing the waters" at first, defies expectations and attacks immediately. Sendo's wild instincts snap back without hesitation. A barrage of close-range punches from the opening bell. What is Ricardo's intention? And what occupies Sendo's mind, burdened by the worry of his grandmother's hospitalization?

Ippo Makunouchi, once a bullied kid, stumbled upon boxing and became utterly absorbed in it. Carrying the simple question, "What does it mean to be strong?", Ippo endures grueling training with his innate determination and grows stronger. After winning fierce battles against numerous formidable opponents, he becomes the Japanese champion, possessing one of the hardest punches in the country. His next goal is the distant path to becoming world champion! Ippo's next challenge, infinitely passionate and pure, has begun!! WBA World Featherweight Title Fight: Champion Ricardo vs. Challenger Sendo. Ricardo, thought to be "testing the waters" at first, defies expectations and attacks immediately. Sendo's wild instincts snap back without hesitation. A barrage of close-range punches from the opening bell. What is Ricardo's intention? And what occupies Sendo's mind, burdened by the worry of his grandmother's hospitalization?