Both fighters are completely exhausted, refusing to even sit down between rounds to keep their willpower from dropping.
The episode seamlessly balances the high-octane violence of the ring with heartwarming post-fight moments back at the Kamogawa Gym. Moving Forward
Fans and critics widely consider the first 75 episodes of Hajime no Ippo to be pure sports anime perfection.
If you have just finished this episode on a streaming platform, you are likely looking for what to watch next to continue the story:
Sendo unleashes his devastating "Smash" while Ippo charges forward with his signature "Dempsey Roll".