The episode concludes with Alai Jr. interrupting Baki and Kozue to boldly declare his intention to marry her. Baki's surprisingly passive response—leaving the choice entirely to Kozue—creates a unique psychological tension that sets the stage for their future confrontation. Critical Reception
Alai Jr. then moves on to Doppo Orochi. Doppo adopts his signature "hands-in-pockets" style to counter the boxer's speed. Despite Doppo's experience and deadly intent, Alai Jr. manages to overcome him, further cementing his status as a formidable threat. BAKI.S03E09.The.Master.vs.the.Boxer (1).1080.mp4
Following the tournament, Alai Jr. seeks to establish himself as a superior man to Baki Hanma both in and out of the ring. He begins by proposing marriage to , Baki's girlfriend, leaving her stunned. To prove his combat dominance, he subsequently challenges two of Japan's most revered martial arts masters: the aikido expert Gouki Shibukawa and the karate master Doppo Orochi . Key Highlights The episode concludes with Alai Jr
Community reviews for this specific episode are polarized, largely due to how it handles established power dynamics: Critical Reception Alai Jr
Overall, "The Master vs. the Boxer" serves as a polarizing bridge between the Raitai Tournament and the final arc of the season, successfully establishing Alai Jr. as a legitimate, albeit controversial, threat to the established order.
“This episode does harm to the show... there is a boxer who beats up really really strong masters of martial arts as if they were amateurs... the powerlevel of this character makes 0 sense.” IMDb