How will Ippo land a victory over Mashiba? I’m not sure, but I can’t wait to see. With a new dangerous rival under his belt comes a new fear. And what is a new fear, except an invitation to grow?
The titular character, Ippo Makunouchi, is plagued by self-doubt throughout the genesis of his boxing career. What makes it stronger is the all-so familiar feeling: he sees Ichiro Miyata, a boy his age, be excellent at boxing while he is still noticeably raw. Miyata ends up flooring Ippo in a sparring match.
