For viewers of the anime, these events are covered in ("The Struggle for the Counter"). Note that Episode 70 of the anime (titled "The Young Punk" ) covers much later events, specifically Ippo's "date" with Kumi Mashiba at the zoo before his match with Sendo. Chapter 70 | Wiki Ippo | Fandom
: Miyata ’s father advises him to forfeit due to the injury, but Miyata refuses. He is driven by his promise to fight Ippo Makunouchi in the finals. Critical Review & Impact For viewers of the anime, these events are
: Despite being essentially immobile, Miyata relies solely on his upper body to dodge Mashiba's "Flicker Jabs." He manages to land a desperate counter-punch, which briefly halts Mashiba's onslaught until the round ends. For viewers of the anime