- 6/17/2025
Hajime No Ippo (Fighting Spirit) Episode - 71 (Eng Dub)
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01:30What does that mean? Isn't that Italian?
01:32Lowly la-la-loo? Don't know what it is, but it sounds like an evil curse.
01:37That word you guys are trying to say is Lollapalooza.
01:40It's a word that brings to mind a hard punch that's so loud that it sounds like an earthquake.
01:44It's the perfect tagline for their upcoming match, don't you think?
01:47Mm-hmm.
01:48Who are you kidding, talking out your butt as always?
01:52Still, it'd be nice to find out what it's like to have our own title match.
01:57What? Are you jokers trying to tell me that in your entire boxing career you've never had a title fight?
02:02And how long have you guys been making a go of this boxing thing?
02:05Only five years.
02:07Five years and no title match?
02:08You're rubbing it in, you big jerk!
02:10Wow! We're on the cover!
02:35Hello, ma'am. Just a magazine, please.
02:37You got it. Huh?
02:39Uh-huh.
02:40Hey!
02:41Well, take care.
02:42Oh, it's you on the cover!
02:44Thanks.
02:47Oh, man. Sendo looks really pumped up in this picture.
02:53Huh?
02:53Don't tell me you're out already!
02:55Oh, damn! We missed it!
02:57Isn't that...
02:59Hey, look! It's Maka Naruchi!
03:00Can I have your autograph?
03:02Me too!
03:02You look so high!
03:04He's a lot smaller than I thought he'd be.
03:05Why is there a crowd outside the gym?
03:08They all came here to buy tickets for your title fight.
03:10It wasn't long after they went up for sale that every single seat was sold out.
03:14You're a big hit!
03:15What? That's impossible! They sold out already?
03:18Well, I guess that means you're gonna have to win that belt, huh?
03:21Uh, yes, sir.
03:23Hey, Bo. Did you get a chance to read my article?
03:27Miss Mari!
03:28Don't suppose you even noticed my name at the end of that special report about your upcoming fight?
03:32Oh, look at that. There's your name.
03:34I just started reading it. I didn't realize that it was you who wrote it.
03:37Yeah, that's the article I was working on. Like it?
03:39What? It's almost like Sendo's about to leap off the page.
03:43And you wrote about his sparring in such detail.
03:46It's pretty obvious that only a person who was there could write like this.
03:49That's good. That's what I was going for.
03:51You mentioned that he widens his stance in order to lower his center of gravity,
03:54which means he's doing something like this when he squares off against an opponent.
03:58His body axis won't move at all. He'll go for a barrage using all of his body weight.
04:03So it'll be really hard to throw enough punches to back him up.
04:07I won't leave a lot of room for a Dempsey roll.
04:10Sendo's so fixed on winning, he'll probably rush me right at the bell.
04:14So I'll have to go straight for a win, too.
04:17Will it be a death match from the get-go?
04:19It's a pretty fitting development for a ticket as hot as this one.
04:23To tell you the truth, it doesn't feel real.
04:26When I fought Mr. Date, that felt real.
04:28Do you know what I mean?
04:30That was really a title fight.
04:32That time I was fighting for the championship belt.
04:35But this time, we're both fighting for something more important than just a belt.
04:40So?
04:42Tell him that the title belt isn't going to be what's on the line.
04:45This is going to be a battle for pride.
04:49What are you thinking about?
04:52I was thinking that I could have written a better article if I used Maka no Uchi as a source.
04:57Huh?
04:58It's not just the belt that's on the line for this fight.
05:01They both said this has to do with pride.
05:03I'll bet you anything that both of them are looking forward to this fight a hell of a lot more than their fans are.
05:10So, who do you think will win?
05:12Couldn't say.
05:13They're about the same strength.
05:15Who do you think will win?
05:16I don't know.
05:17But whatever happens, chances are that this fight will be settled by a knockout.
05:24Sorry.
05:25Short of a crystal ball, that's my best guess.
05:27Everyone thinks that.
05:28That's why those tickets sold so fast.
05:30That's true.
05:31Dear Mr. Nakoda, how are you?
05:42Every morning since camp, I've been working hard, building up my body.
05:46And you'd be surprised if you saw the shape my back was in now.
05:49I'm sending you a ticket.
05:54I'm not saying that I'm sure I'm gonna win.
05:57But I can't wait to find out just how far I'm gonna go.
06:04Please come to the fight.
06:05It'd be great to see you.
06:17They said the champion's already inside.
06:19Ah, here comes Machina Uchi.
06:32Uh, good afternoon, sendo.
06:34Hey, you're looking all serious.
06:36There's no call for that.
06:37The match is tomorrow.
06:38Put on your game face then.
06:41Well, he certainly seems relaxed.
06:43That should show you just how prepared he is for this fight.
06:46Whoa!
06:47Huh?
06:49He's massive.
06:54He really got into terrific shape.
06:57Look at him.
06:58Look.
06:58Hmm?
06:59His back grew a whole size.
07:02Man, he's been working out.
07:04You don't get a body like that by cutting corners.
07:07Wow, check this out.
07:08It's just the weigh-in and already we got a showdown.
07:11One twenty-five and a quarter pounds.
07:15Sendo is cleared to fight.
07:17Uh-huh!
07:18One twenty-four and a half pounds.
07:20Machina Uchi is cleared to fight.
07:23Hmm.
07:23Pardon me, guys, but can I get a shot of your shaking hands?
07:26Huh?
07:27You want a picture of us shaking hands?
07:29Um, all right.
07:30But could you hold off for just a second?
07:31Come on, let's go.
07:43Sorry about that.
07:44I'm ready.
07:45On second thought, I think I'll pass.
07:47We are bitter enemies, after all.
07:49Yeah, um, Kay, if you'd rather not.
07:51Don't let your body cool down.
07:54For now, just go home and get some rest.
07:57Hmm?
08:00What do you want?
08:01I hope it won't be a problem if I borrow him for a little chat.
08:04I promise not to take too much time.
08:07Ugh.
08:07I usually make it a policy not to leave opponents alone with each other before a fight.
08:12But I guess it's okay.
08:17Korakuen Hall.
08:18It's where every great boxer wants to fight.
08:20Every pro boxer alive wants to fight here at least once in his career.
08:25It'll be a full house tomorrow.
08:28Won't that be something?
08:32I thought you'd be like this.
08:34Oh?
08:35You act like a champ.
08:37You're all calm talking to someone you're gonna fight tomorrow.
08:41I'm a little bit nervous.
08:43So it's a lot harder for me to talk.
08:47Is that what you think?
08:49Yeah, kinda.
08:51Just seeing you walk into that room today.
08:53It's taking everything I got to keep from losing my cool.
08:56See that?
08:59I got the shakes.
09:01I feel so happy right now that my nerves are out of control.
09:04When I saw you getting weighed in just a little while ago, I realized just how long it's been since we last met.
09:13It's been a while.
09:14It hasn't been that long, actually.
09:16I saw you after you finished your match with Shigeta.
09:18That's not what I mean.
09:19That's not what I mean.
09:21Listen, here's the deal.
09:23It's been a long time since we met each other in the ring.
09:26And I finally get my chance to go up against you again to fight a truly tenacious opponent and win.
09:37That's when I'll know for sure that I'm as strong as I think I am.
09:42You know what I mean?
09:46Don't have a doubt in my mind I'm gonna win.
09:48He hasn't changed a bit.
09:56It doesn't matter that he's champion.
09:58The title doesn't mean anything to him.
10:00He's the same as he was back then.
10:04You might be right, but you're not the only one training to win.
10:18Now you've got home team advantage.
10:23That place will be packed with all your fans.
10:25I'll do my job and get them screaming your name so loud that the walls will split open.
10:29That'll get me going.
10:30I gotta make up for feeling so outnumbered when we both went to Osaka.
10:34Oh, man, it's gonna be great, I tell ya.
10:37What's with you?
10:37You don't seem excited or anything.
10:39Huh?
10:40I'm sorry.
10:41You think I should be nervous?
10:43Hey, boss, do you think it's normal for a boxer to act like this when he's going for the title?
10:47Oh, I wouldn't know.
10:49I don't understand a thing about boxing.
11:02Huh?
11:09You've been like this every night.
11:12Even if you can't fall asleep, you should at least lie down so your body can get some of the rest it needs.
11:17You're right.
11:18I guess he's gonna be a really difficult one, isn't he?
11:22Are you scared?
11:23Yeah.
11:25You could at least climb under the covers and close your eyes.
11:29I'm sure you don't want to fall asleep in the ring.
11:31I can't sleep.
11:40I can hear my own heartbeat.
11:44I've never been this worked up before.
11:50I can't wait to fight him.
11:53All right, pay attention, Tokyo.
12:10Listen up.
12:10On the count of three, everyone shouts,
12:13Makina Uchi!
12:14Yeah!
12:15That's why it's good to have a fight in your hometown.
12:19Sorry, Sendoh, but this is gonna be Ippo's crowd.
12:22Hmm?
12:23Oh, good.
12:24We got another group coming our way.
12:27Hey, I'm counting on you guys too, all right?
12:30Everyone, on the count of three!
12:31We all came a long way for this!
12:36We ain't losing the Tokyo, boy!
12:38Sendoh is king!
12:39Makina Uchi's going down.
12:41I pity the fool.
12:41Wow, look at all those guys.
12:43Stand up to those losers.
12:45Go for it, Makina Uchi!
12:48Hip hurray for Makina Uchi.
12:50Do a good job, okay?
12:52Would you come on, Ryo?
12:54Hurry up!
12:55They haven't even stepped in the ring yet.
12:57Today, let's both cheer for Ippo as loud as we can, okay?
13:03You're kidding me, right?
13:05That's gross.
13:05Never mind, I'll do it myself.
13:10It's almost time.
13:12The fight's about to start.
13:14Lollapalooza!
13:15A hair-raising exchange of earth-shaking blows
13:18and nerve-shattering signature punches!
13:20The Japanese featherweight match we've all been waiting for
13:23is finally here!
13:25The semi-final is over,
13:27and the fans are already taking sides!
13:29Heating up this arena with their cheers!
13:31I can tell you already,
13:32it's gonna be a wild ride!
13:34The fighters are on their way!
13:36Soon, that starting bell's gonna ring!
13:39Oh, I know, Tiger.
13:41I'm worried, too.
13:43And you're right.
13:44That match should be starting any moment now.
13:48I wonder what kind of look will be on his face
13:51when he comes back through that door.
13:52The roof's about to come down from all that cheering.
13:57It's a long way from Osaka, but all your fans made it.
14:00I hope you're ready to give them what they came for.
14:03I will.
14:03These guys came to see a good fight.
14:08And believe me,
14:10they're not gonna be disappointed.
14:13I remember the last time we fought.
14:16It was like the whole earth was rummling.
14:21The stage is set.
14:23So let's do it.
14:24Let's take it right from where we left off.
14:27You all right, Zendo?
14:36I'm fine!
14:38I'm all right.
14:41Easy.
14:42Calm down.
14:44Just keep it together.
14:45It's only a little while longer.
14:48Soon.
14:49You'll get your chance.
14:51He'll be waiting in the blue corner.
14:53Come on, kid.
14:59Take it easy, will ya?
15:00You gotta rest up for the fight.
15:03Ease up, Ipo.
15:04What are you trying to do?
15:04You're warmed up.
15:05You don't want to overdo it.
15:07Just a little more.
15:08Hey, guys.
15:09It's Neko.
15:17Go on.
15:18Finish it off.
15:20All right.
15:22You're good to go.
15:22Ready for anything.
15:24That was terrific.
15:29I'm so impressed that you came as far as you did.
15:32I'm glad you're here.
15:33I'd say good luck, but just by taking a look at the shape you're in, I'd be wasting my breath.
15:38I'm positive you're going to do great.
15:40Thank you, Mr. Nekota.
15:41Epo?
15:42Huh?
15:43You remember when all this started and you said you wanted to become a boxer because you wanted to be like me?
15:48Mm-hmm.
15:49If you knock him out, you might just convince me you got a little bit closer.
15:53Thanks.
15:54We'll see you on the flip side.
15:56Go and get that title.
15:58Grab that belt and show them what you're made of.
16:01I'll do my best.
16:02Uh, Maka no Uchi?
16:04Yes, sir?
16:04When the going gets tough, just remember training camp and you'll do fine.
16:09I will.
16:09Well, I guess I'll go find my seat.
16:13So, what you got in the bag, Neko?
16:15Are you carrying around another bear pelt or what?
16:17That's my business.
16:19Huh?
16:23Here it comes.
16:24The match is starting now.
16:25Hey, Maka no Uchi.
16:35They're all ready for you.
16:37Remember, kid.
16:38The same two men who matched fists for Japan's Rookie of the Year are matched up again today.
16:43You were new at boxing then.
16:45Fresh out of the eggshell.
16:47A lot has changed since then.
16:48You've made tremendous strides.
16:50Just remember.
16:51Send those all that's standing between you and the title.
16:54Where are the challengers?
16:56You keep fighting like a challenger.
16:58And keep on fighting until you got nothing left to give.
17:02That's right.
17:03Send those in the red corner.
17:05He's waiting for me.
17:08Go get them, kid.
17:10Right.
17:10Let's hit it, Send those.
17:12Yeah.
17:14And now, the Japanese for the week title fight.
17:18Gentlemen, enter the ring.
17:24Challenger Ippo Maka no Uchi makes his way to the ring.
17:28The Dynamite Kid, with 12 fights, 11 wins and 1 loss, has made a name for himself winning every fight by KO.
17:37This is his second title fight, and he looks determined to win.
17:40Champion Takeshi Sendoh appears in the red corner.
17:4815 wins and 14 KOs.
17:51He, too, has only one loss in his career.
17:54That loss, of course, was at the hands of Maka no Uchi himself.
17:58And now, the Tiger of Naniwa is ready for payback, taking the stage for the first time in Korokuin Hall.
18:04This promises to be the greatest grudge match of the century, and we've got a cheering war going on.
18:14I guarantee you, boxing fans, this match will not be disappointing.
18:18And now, this evening's main event, the Featherweight Championship title bout, featuring 10 rounds of boxing.
18:25In the red corner, from the Naniwa boxing group, weighing in at 125.25 pounds, the featherweight champion of Japan, Takeshi Sendoh.
18:42And in the blue corner, from Kamagawa Gym, weighing in at 124.5 pounds, weight number one in the featherweight division,
19:00Ippo Maka no Uchi!
19:03It's all you, Ippo! Now go in there and get that belt!
19:09The way you're carrying on, I'd say you were the head of Maka no Uchi's cheering squad.
19:12Yeah, that's right.
19:13Let's do what we can to turn up the heat.
19:15Every little bit helps.
19:16The fighters are called to the center. The arch rivals face off.
19:20For Sendoh, it's a chance for redemption.
19:22But for Maka no Uchi, it's a perfect opportunity for him to win the featherweight championship belt.
19:28Yeah, they're about to blow up. They can't even look each other in the eye.
19:31They're gonna set off the fire alarms.
19:33They may not be fighting yet, but that bell rang for them a long time ago.
19:36These guys are in great shape. Should be a good fight.
19:38Oh yeah, tension's pretty thick.
19:40Do you think Ippo's gonna win?
19:42He might. You can tell he's in the zone.
19:45But that champ looks like he's ready to kill someone.
19:47He wants it too much. He's all riled up. Obsessed.
19:52He can't stop thinking about the one match he lost.
19:56I'll bet he's been grinding his teeth every night for the past two years.
20:00If I were up there, I wouldn't wait for no damn bell to ring.
20:04The fighters have gone to their respective corners.
20:06The audience is waiting in anticipation of the bell.
20:10Show me what you got, Maka no Uchi.
20:12Stay focused and don't get all edgy.
20:14No matter what kind of fight this turns into, I want you to stay cool.
20:18Yeah, I already know. Don't worry.
20:21Just seeing Ippo in the ring's got him all riled up.
20:24He's gonna have to relax for this first round.
20:26I am calm.
20:30I've been waiting for this a long time.
20:32A long time.
20:34If I see an opening, I'm gonna tear his head off his neck.
20:37This whole fight can be settled with one punch, so be sure to take the initiative.
20:41Don't let him control the pace.
20:42Be the first one to come out hitting.
20:44Yes, sir.
20:44I've been waiting for this day.
20:49I'm gonna use everything I learned.
20:51There's no one strategy that's gonna work with a fight like this.
20:55After tonight, one of us is gonna be the champ.
21:04Now!
21:04Makina Uchi charges right up to the champ.
21:10Sendoh's caught by surprise.
21:12He's got no time to react.
21:14And what's this?
21:21It's the Dempsey Roll!
21:23He's fast!
21:24I barely have enough time to guard!
21:42I won't be able to block this!
21:44He is down!
22:14I can't love the king with my wounded body.
22:30Tomorrow's the only way to kill.
22:41It's that way that could melt me and hide with him.
22:46Tomorrow's the only way to kill.
22:52It will be like an act of being ill.
22:57With my own life.
23:02I don't want to mistake.
23:05It's a place to live.
23:07With a place to live.
23:13I can't help myself remember the same.
23:22A stride position.
23:24A fighting pose that lowers the center of gravity by spreading the legs.
23:29The legs are locked at close range.
23:31And the punches come in a series of barrages.
23:33They come out sharp with brutal destructive force.
23:36I can't block all of them.
23:38If I'm hit, all I can do is hit back.
23:41We both trained hard to make it happen.
23:43It's gonna be a non-stop fight till the end.
23:46Next round, Lollapalooza!
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