#1
S1E51
Burnt-out Life
After a fierce match, A mildly injured Joe makes a shocking realization about Rikiishi's true condition.
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#2
S2E12
The night of the blizzard ... the endless fight
The fight between Joe and Carlos continues, with both fighters exchanging blows, using techniques and strategies. The fight ends, and Carlos goes to Mexico to compete for the world title.
#3
S2E45
The Battle Begins
The fateful world bantamweight title fight between Joe Yabuki and José Mendoza begins intensely.
#4
Joe Does Not Surrender
S2E46
#5
The Great End
S2E47
#6
End of the Battle
S1E50
#7
In the sixt assault... the miracle happen
S2E25
#8
The Punch-Drunk Fighter
S2E39
#9
I Love You, Joe
S2E44
#10
Let the Shining Tomorrow Burn in the Distance!!
S1E79
Lowlights
Joe finally feels like something might be changing in his life, but then he is visited by Guerilla, who's on the run from the police.
#125
Rikiishi Tooru's Challenge
S1E41
#124
Toko High Security Juvenile Prison
S1E8
#123
Bare Your Fangs, Beast!
S1E3
#122
The Looming Black Shadow
S1E59
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