Hajime No Ippo Episode 2 -

: While Miyata dominates the match with superior speed and technique, Ippo surprises everyone with his incredible durability and a single, devastatingly powerful punch that manages to knock Miyata down.

: Ippo begins to show the explosive power in his torso, a result of years spent hauling heavy fishing boat equipment. Hajime no Ippo Episode 2

: Introduces Coach Genji Kamogawa , the gym's manager Haruhiko Yagi , and Ippo's lifelong rival Ichiro Miyata . Plot Summary : While Miyata dominates the match with superior

: Having no formal training, Ippo is instructed to use the "Turtle Strategy"—keeping his guard high and tight to weather Miyata's high-speed barrages. Plot Summary : Having no formal training, Ippo

In , titled " Fruits of Labor " (Japanese: Doryoku no Kesshō ), Ippo takes his first real steps into the world of boxing through his debut sparring match. Episode Overview Original Air Date : October 10, 2000