While old-school fans of boxing will recognize Ippo’s stance from Jack Dempsey (who fought between 1914-1927), Makunouchi’s stance is incredibly similar to Mike Tyson’s.

Ippo visits Dr. Yamaguchi and learns the full extent of the damage caused by the evolved Dempsey Roll. As he walks home on crutches, Umezawa drives by and gives him a lift.

What wonder what Dempsey Roll early in the 1st round, Ippo sends his best and most powerful blow while Sendo had not yet had time to get into position. The champion is found on land that is a ...