Hajime No Ippo (dub) Episode 19 Review

Kobashi abandons his defensive shell and tries to trade heavy blows with Ippo.

Ippo wins by knockout with only in the final round. While Ippo celebrates moving forward in the tournament, Kobashi is left to reflect on how his desire for "glory" cost him a guaranteed victory. Hajime no Ippo (Dub) Episode 19

The fight begins with Kobashi completely dominating Ippo by using a "clinch and hit" strategy. Kobashi isn't looking for a flashy knockout; his goal is to win purely on points by landing light jabs and then immediately clinching to prevent Ippo from using his devastating power. Kobashi abandons his defensive shell and tries to

The episode ends with Ippo heading to the stands to watch the main event: versus the champion Yoshiaki Yajima, where Takamura is shockingly knocked down almost immediately. Episode 19 (Season 1) | Wiki Ippo | Fandom The fight begins with Kobashi completely dominating Ippo