Fighting Spirit (2000)

S02E04 Towards The World

Miyata Ichirou captures the OPBF Featherweight Champion title, leaving Ippo feeling more distant than ever. Following Miyata's victory, Date Eiji’s long-awaited second title bout against Ricardo Martinez is confirmed after a seven-year wait. As they peruse a boxing magazine together, their coach enters with surprising news: Ricardo Martinez has asked to spar with Ippo.