Synopsis

As the sun dipped below the horizon, Ippo found it difficult to focus on his training, a pang of regret echoing within him for his tardiness in assisting his mother with preparations for the day's fishing. The following day at the Kamogawa club, amidst the usual rigorous training, the coach announced news of significant import: Aoki and Kimura had been registered for the Class A tournament, a competition of the highest caliber. Ippo listened with astonishment as he learned he was also registered