Fighting Spirit (2000)
S01E37 A Thing to Strive For
Episode Overview
Ippo rises to his feet as the match kicks off once more. Just as Date re-enters the fray, Ippo finds himself entangled in the ropes again. Date anticipates Ippo's next move, bracing himself for an attack. However, Date delivers a pinpoint strike that lands squarely on Ippo’s chest. Overwhelmed, Ippo is knocked down for the second time in the match. Initially aiming to gauge Ippo’s abilities, Date opts to abandon his sparring tactics and resumes the fight with renewed intensity.