- 6/14/2025
Hajime No Ippo (Fighting Spirit) Episode - 61 (Eng Dub)
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02:30Gotcha.
02:33He's fast.
02:34He's starting to break him down with counter punches.
02:36This is useless.
02:37He's just a blur.
02:38I won't waste my time trying to chase him.
02:42I'll push him into the rope's body and all.
02:45Nowhere to go.
02:46You're all mine.
02:47He's not good.
02:52Get out of there.
02:53Walk around there, Rosanna.
02:55What the hell was that?
03:14I thought this guy was a killer.
03:16He fainted from the pain.
03:18Nine.
03:19Ten.
03:20He goes.
03:21He can't get up.
03:23Just one minute and 23 seconds into the third round, and Miata dominates, kicking off his homecoming with a flawless KO victory.
03:31He barely even broke a sweat.
03:46One ugly hen came back to roost, huh?
03:49Mr. Date!
03:52Essentially, that match boiled down to one knockout, but it was far from the kind of stuff you or Sendoh would throw.
03:58Normally, it takes a lot more damage than a single body blow to lay out an opponent.
04:03I sometimes have to wonder what it is about you young featherweights that keeps you so damn frisky.
04:08I don't get it either.
04:10I was pumped up after the Sendoh fight.
04:11I practically felt like I was on fire.
04:14But this one really left me cold.
04:16You got your work cut out for you.
04:17You won't be able to make it to the top till you pass all those jokers.
04:21No, it's all right.
04:22I'm just gonna keep giving it my best, same as always.
04:25Keep at it, but the date's set for my upcoming fight.
04:28Huh?
04:28It's coming up in August.
04:30I'll be fighting an American who's ranked fifth in the WBA.
04:33He's got world fifth ranking?
04:35If I win, I get my shot at the world title.
04:38I'll just have to forge one step ahead of you and let you know what I find.
04:41Wow, that's great.
04:42The world title.
04:43But I wouldn't expect anything less.
04:45So, are you on the mend or hiding out?
04:47What?
04:48Oh, you know how it is.
04:50They got me back in training, but I won't be able to fight in an actual match for a little while.
04:55Try not to take too long to get back in the game.
04:57You waste time watching the paint dry and they'll forget all about you.
05:01You're right.
05:07It's not like I want to stand around doing nothing.
05:13But it feels more and more like I'm being left in the dust.
05:16Hello, all.
05:25Huh?
05:26Something wrong?
05:28You guys look serious.
05:29Know about last night?
05:31Last night?
05:32Oh, yeah.
05:33Miata's totally amazing.
05:34A counter body blow KO?
05:36I've never seen anything like it.
05:38Not that.
05:38Huh?
05:39By the way, Mr. Yagi just got back.
05:41Really?
05:42I had no idea he took time off.
05:44It wasn't no holiday.
05:45He went searching overseas to find opponents for our comeback fights.
05:49All three of us have matches now.
05:51What?
05:51He got dates set for your matches already?
05:53That's great.
05:54Wait.
05:55Did you say all three of us?
05:57So, you mean I'm fighting too?
06:00Yeah.
06:00July's going to be our triple comeback in the hall.
06:02We'll show him what for.
06:04Yeah.
06:06Oh, yes.
06:08This means I'll finally be able to catch up to Miata and the others.
06:12So, who are we fighting?
06:13I'm pretty sure they're all from Thailand and the Philippines.
06:15Don't know much about any of them, but I do know that he'd never match us up with some losers.
06:19I bet you they're a bunch of badasses.
06:22Bring it on.
06:23I want to fight so bad I can taste it.
06:24We're going to fight and we'll win.
06:26By the way, who's going to be the main event?
06:29Now, don't worry about me, fellas.
06:38You guys go on.
06:39I'm really just happy to be fighting in a match.
06:42I guess it'll have to be me, then.
06:45Leave it to me, old chum.
06:47It's too much of a burden for you.
06:48Yes, be a good chap and warm up the crowd.
06:50What are you thinking?
06:53You expect to pull everyone over with your groggy jump?
06:56No, I said I'm doing it.
06:57I'm not doing it.
06:58Hey, got it?
07:02Don't fight over something so petty.
07:05If you just thought about it for a second,
07:07Ippo's the one who actually fought the title match and deserves to be the main event.
07:11But as a senior, you have to look good, right?
07:13So we're all going to have to settle this like gentlemen.
07:16I guess neither one of you is going to budge on this.
07:20Got that right.
07:21Then listen up.
07:21You get one shot and no whining if you lose.
07:24Fine.
07:39Woo-hoo!
07:41I did it!
07:43I did it!
07:44It's the semi-final, huh?
07:45It's going to be the main event!
07:46Oh, man.
07:47Hey, Kamiko, guess what?
07:49I got my match set for July, but that's not all.
07:52I really can't say it out loud right now,
07:54but it's all me.
07:55I'm going to be the main event!
07:57Oops.
07:58Oh, no.
07:59I think I just ticked off the opening act.
08:01I'm going to kill him.
08:03What's this supposed to be?
08:08Lousy morons!
08:10We don't decide fighting order with stupid paper games around here.
08:13You're first, Aoki, then Kimura.
08:16The kid's the main event!
08:20I'm the main event?
08:22I better be ready to do it right.
08:24Oh, baby!
08:25The main event!
08:27Oh, I'm so proud of you!
08:30I told everybody!
08:32You know I'm going to be there to cheer you on!
08:35Hey, hey!
08:39The star of the show, huh?
08:41Please, I really don't want to make such a big deal about when I go up.
08:44After all this, I'm just excited to be back in the ring.
08:48That's just like you.
08:49So, is your opponent tough?
08:51His name is Ponchai Chua Tana.
08:53Ten wins and five KOs.
08:55He's ranking third in Thailand.
08:56He's never been knocked down.
08:58And most of his fights go full rounds,
09:00all the way to point decisions.
09:01So, he's probably real tough.
09:03That's all I know.
09:04A real man of mystery?
09:06All you got to go on is his name and his fight record?
09:09Yeah, that's it.
09:10We tried, but we couldn't get any boxing videos or anything like that.
09:14So, you're not even going to know what this guy looks like until the day of the match?
09:17No, I'm not.
09:18But everybody told me that sort of thing happens regularly.
09:21Oh, yeah?
09:22Huh.
09:22I'm glad I'll be hitting the match in my best condition.
09:33But it's hard to shadowbox when I don't know what he looks like or how he fights.
09:40Hey, guys.
09:41Does it seem like I'm getting it back?
09:42How do I look?
09:43You're looking good.
09:44That left is so fast, I can hardly even see it.
09:48I guess the main eventer is really in a class above the rest.
09:51Yeah, and I bet now you're real popular with the ladies.
09:54From now on, we should all be calling you Mr. Main Event.
09:57I think they're both losing it.
10:00Over here, kid.
10:01Yes, sir.
10:02Come downstairs.
10:03Let's get started.
10:03Right.
10:06I'm finally getting my special training.
10:09I got to work hard to catch up.
10:11This is no time to watch the paint dry.
10:13You got only two months before the match, and we got a whole pile of stuff to do.
10:16All right.
10:17I'll do my best.
10:18But I was wondering about something.
10:21I suppose you'd like to know more about the guy you're fighting.
10:24I would.
10:25Well, if he's willing to come all the way to Japan, it's pretty safe to assume he knows what he's doing.
10:30That's true.
10:31But it feels kind of weird training blind and not knowing about all his real abilities until the actual fight.
10:37What are you worried about?
10:38He's got the same handicap you do.
10:40What happens during the match will have to depend entirely upon your point of view.
10:44Your eye level will tell you what you need to know, and that will have to be enough.
10:49Eye level?
10:49What in the world does he mean by that?
10:51We've got a full schedule of training today.
10:53I don't understand.
10:54What's my eye level?
10:55Shut up and listen.
10:56Yes, sir.
10:56You've won most of your matches, but you're taking too many hits.
10:59Which puts on a good show for the fans, but your eyes and brains are going to turn to applesauce.
11:04To get any further in the game, you're going to have to strengthen your defense.
11:10Strengthen my defense?
11:12For now, we're going to switch your training to 30% offense, 70% defense.
11:27I know it's going to be dull doing all those repetitions, kid, but if you really want to be the best, then you can't afford to neglect any of the basics.
11:38That's it. Rhythm and speed. Keep it up.
11:42Come on, faster. Speed it up. Rhythm, rhythm. Speed, speed.
11:49Your weaving rhythm is way too slow. This is child's play. You never had to breathe this hard to do it before, kid.
11:56You're obviously out of shape from all that time you had off.
12:02Run, kid. Build up your endurance. Otherwise, the longer the fight, the deeper the hole.
12:12Don't let your guard down, no matter where you are. Be alert. We've been ducked. Run, kid, run.
12:21All right, push me. Give me five reps, just like that.
12:25You want me to push you up this?
12:31Five times?
12:32Did I stutter? Get a move on it and put your back into it.
12:35All right.
12:42Oh, man. It really looks like he put you through the ringer.
12:57I'm just catching up to where I left off, and I'm doing what I can to improve my defense.
13:03Well, that certainly is the safe way to go about it. No pressure, but if you lose again, that's twice.
13:08Just like Vorg. You think because you're Japanese, the fans won't turn their back on you, too?
13:16Yeah. You have a point there.
13:18If that happens, you can forget about catching up to the old guy or Miata.
13:22Hell, you won't even see their asses again. Something wrong?
13:26No. It's just that the chief told me that my next match would depend on my eye level,
13:30but he never got around to telling me what he meant.
13:33Maybe he's talking about my goals in the match, right?
13:36Yeah, right.
13:37Panchai's probably just a lower class than the geese-bagging Miata.
13:40You can't lose. You have to win big. Stay focused and get a satisfying victory.
13:45Yeah, that's right. Because if I don't, I'll never be able to see my real goals anymore.
13:49And it just so happens that I know a couple of guys who can still box long after their fan base dried up.
13:54Who do you mean?
13:55Those two knuckleheads.
13:57Don't say that.
13:58Hey, what gives?
14:00They're already depressed about the fighting order. We don't need to rub it in.
14:03Hey, it's the truth. Get over it.
14:07Big guy, what do you think? Am I ready to take him on or what?
14:10As ready as my grandmother.
14:12Huh?
14:13So, uh, when I called Rako yesterday, she told me she'd come over and even bring a friend to cheer me on.
14:18I can't believe anyone could get so bent over something as stupid as their place on the card.
14:23I guess he already forgot what a big deal he made.
14:25Come on now, Epo.
14:26What's with the long face?
14:27We're both gonna win, and then we'll both have something to celebrate. Wouldn't that be fun?
14:32Million laughs.
14:33Where's your partner in crime, Kimura?
14:35He went to see his girlfriend.
14:39Speak of the devil.
14:40From the looks of it, I guess she found out all about you.
14:42Letting her down quick and easy is the best way, you know.
14:46Hmm.
14:48She probably stayed up all night making it for me.
14:52Just a little touch to add some class to my upcoming fight.
14:57It's pretty cool, huh?
14:58You want my honest opinion?
15:00Go on.
15:01Uh, it looks totally amazing on you.
15:05Yeah, like a million bucks.
15:06You big hunk of stud, yeah?
15:07Ah-oh-ki!
15:09Ah-oh-ki!
15:10Ah-oh-ki!
15:11You think so?
15:12It really looks good at me!
15:13You guys!
15:14Ah-oh-ki!
15:15Ah-oh-ki!
15:16Ah-oh-ki!
15:18Ah-oh-ki!
15:18Ah-oh-ki!
15:19Ah-oh-ki!
15:21I guess I couldn't tell him what I really thought.
15:24It's just too painful.
15:26Sometimes it's not even fun to be cruel.
15:28I'm sure Ponchai is a strong fighter.
15:34But what kind of boxing does he do?
15:37I need more information.
15:40I can't even begin to imagine what he's like.
15:42This is crazy.
16:06I've never had dreams like this before.
16:08Not knowing who I'm fighting is messing with my head.
16:12In 12 matches, he never got knocked down once.
16:21And he's got to have perfect stamina to go full rounds for most of his fights.
16:26It'll take more than one or two big hits to knock him down.
16:29But if I hammer him with enough barrages, I just might be able to turn it my way.
16:34A barrage of powerful punches.
16:36That's the key.
16:38Yeah!
16:40What the hell's wrong with you?
16:41I'm sorry, sir!
16:43Here, let me help you up!
16:46He's winning a lot of his fights by point decision.
16:49He's got to have a solid defense to do that.
16:51I'll strengthen my defense, but he might still have an edge in a technical fight.
16:56Defense is important, but to win the fight, I'll have to work my attack as well.
17:00I'm home, Mom.
17:11Hello, dear.
17:12Your dinner's ready.
17:14Thanks.
17:14I'll have it later.
17:18It's hopeless.
17:19Too restless to eat.
17:21And lately, this training's been taking it all out of me.
17:24It could be just because I had the time off, but I don't even know anymore.
17:27If this keeps up, I don't think I can win.
17:33I'm not going to lose again, am I?
17:41Not a chance.
17:42There's no way I'm going to go through that again.
17:44I'm going to win no matter what it takes.
17:51I need more attack.
17:52Come on, put some steam into it.
17:55I never want to feel that kind of pain ever again.
18:07Are you all right?
18:10What's wrong?
18:11Is he all right?
18:12He fell down.
18:14Chief!
18:14Somebody call an ambulance!
18:21He's suffering from fatigue.
18:23He was getting a cold and pushed a little too hard.
18:26Nothing to worry about, really.
18:28That's a relief.
18:29Is that it?
18:30I thought he took one of Ippo's power punches and bit the dust.
18:33You're not being that funny at all.
18:35Well, he is getting on in years, so he needs a few days of rest.
18:39Gotta get back to training, kid.
18:40What?
18:41You can't worry about me, chief.
18:43You've got to get some rest.
18:44With the fight coming up so soon, are you crazy?
18:46You know I can't stay here.
18:48Shut up and get some sleep, you stubborn old man.
18:51Well, we gotta go.
18:59Don't worry about me, chief.
19:04I'll train just as hard on my own.
19:07Well, goodbye.
19:09Mr. Yagi, Mr. Takamura, take care of him.
19:11He'll be all right.
19:12Hey, kid.
19:14What is it, sir?
19:16I hope you realize that I'm fully aware of how anxious you are about your upcoming fight.
19:21The pressure you're feeling from a return match is always going to take a big chunk out of your strength and fighting spirit.
19:27It's true, chief.
19:28I honestly thought you were going to win that fight against Date.
19:33Yes, he had the advantage and power, but you definitely had the talent and strength of will to make up the difference.
19:41You came close and you held on until the end.
19:45And in the end, when I threw in the towel, there wasn't anything left in me either.
19:53Since then, I've been racking my brains out.
19:55A million what-ifs, agonizing about what I should or shouldn't have taught you before you faced the champion.
20:01Listen, chief.
20:02All this isn't doing you any good, so please get some rest, okay?
20:06You're right.
20:06I did take too many hits in that match.
20:08The rule is always hit without being hit.
20:10I'll work on defense.
20:12I'll get to the point where absolutely nothing can get past my guard.
20:15No, kid.
20:15That's not what I'm saying.
20:16But practically all the time we've spent on training lately has been building up my defensive moves.
20:20Your strongest ability will always be your attack.
20:23All that hit without being hit, Junk, will screw up your rhythm and turn your reach into toothpicks.
20:29All your training right now is just one step to make you fight more aggressively than before.
20:34From now on, what I want you to do is for you to hit before being hit.
20:40Hit before being hit?
20:42But...
20:43This is a very important fight, and every single second is going to really count.
20:48So get back in there and train really hard.
20:50Yes, sir.
20:50He hasn't had a break since the night at the Champion Carnival.
21:03He got the wind knocked out of him, too.
21:05It's hard on the corner man when his boxer loses.
21:08He was just as disappointed as I was.
21:12He was stressing over the return match even more than me.
21:15That's why he trained me so hard.
21:26Hit before being hit.
21:28To do that, I gotta take the initiative.
21:32But it's not easy.
21:33To do it right means to use offensive and defensive moves at practically the same time.
21:38No matter what, there's always going to be a lag between attacking and protecting.
21:42So how do I fill up that lag?
21:44What do I do?
21:45My problem is that I've been thinking of offense and defense as being two separate things.
21:57I have to combine the two.
21:59I have to attack when I guard, and guard when I attack.
22:05If only I could figure it out.
22:07I can't kill you.
22:20I can't kill you.
22:24With my heart can't burn it.
22:30Tomorrow, tomorrow will be the way to be on
22:40Get that way of you melting and high with death
22:46Tomorrow is my only care
22:51If I can't feel my love when I die
23:02I don't want to be safe in place to live
23:07When the place is to death
23:12I can't help myself live in the same
23:21Fight style, a method used to attack and defend
23:25The best boxers have to figure out their strategy while engaged in high-level combat
23:29Then they keep the space between offense and defense to a minimum
23:33I'm starting to understand how to fight offensively and defensively at the same time
23:37If I can pull it off during a real fight, it could be the perfect strategy
23:41It's risky not being able to test it out before my return match
23:44But if I do it right, I'm sure I'll win
23:46Next round, revival
23:51All right, let's go
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