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The episode sets the stage for the introduction of higher-level opponents, such as , who will eventually expose Joe's deep-seated psychological weakness in the ring.

Joe is still grappling with the psychological trauma of accidentally killing his rival, Toru Rikiishi, in the previous season. While he is regaining his physical form, his "body blow" tactic is criticized by Danpei as a way to avoid head-on face punches, hinting at lingering mental blocks.

The episode highlights the friction between Joe’s raw, slum-born talent and the organized, often "evil" scheming of the official boxing federations. Production Details Director: Osamu Dezaki. Original Air Date: October 27, 1980.