Complete Synopsis of the Anime Hajime No Ippo: New Challenger, Beaten Up but Successful in Winning

Kapanlagi.com - Hajime no Ippo: New Challenger continues the struggle of Ippo Makunouchi as the Japanese featherweight champion after defeating tough opponents in the past.

This second season highlights Ippo's title and the development of his teammates at Kamogawa Gym, while introducing new challenges from talented young boxers.

1. Synopsis

Ippo feels disturbed because Miyata has disappeared from the gym, prompting Kamogawa to send him to train with Takamura, who is preparing for a world championship match.

Ippo witnesses Takamura's tough routine, including strict dieting and extreme training, before Takamura easily knocks out his opponent.

Outside the ring, Ippo meets Miyata, who announces his departure from Kamogawa Gym to join another gym. Miyata promises to meet Ippo in the ring as a professional boxer, adding motivation for Ippo to keep improving.

Ippo faces a new challenger, Sendo Takeshi, in an intense title match. Sendo, with his aggressive Southpaw fighting style, pushes Ippo to his limits, but Ippo rises with a Dempsey Roll to claim victory in the final round.

Kamogawa Gym recruits new juniors like Itagaki Manabu and Imai Kyosuke, who compete fiercely for their professional debut. They undergo strict tests from Takamura and other teammates, showcasing the spirit of the new generation of boxers.

Takamura pursues the welterweight world title against world champion Bryan Hawk. This brutal fight features the arrogant Hawk with precise punches, while Takamura withstands with his strength and determination.

2. American Boxer

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Takamura defeated Hawk in the 12th round with a knockout after enduring fierce attacks, becoming the first world champion from that gym. This victory inspired all the gym members to pursue their dreams.

Ippo faced American boxer Arnie "Mr. Counter" Gregory in a non-title match. Arnie's lethal counter punches made it difficult for Ippo, but Ippo held on with a new strategy and struck Arnie's chest for a knockdown.

3. Ryuuhei Sawamura

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Ippo's final challenger was Ryuuhei Sawamura, a ruthless boxer with a dark past. The fight was brutal with Sawamura breaking the rules, but Ippo won with a Gazelle Punch in the final round, defending his title despite being battered.

The season ended with Ippo remaining champion, but new threats from Miyata and the OPBF boxers emerged. Takamura returned as a hero, while the gym prepared for greater challenges in the future.

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