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Critics and viewers generally view this as a "high-tier" training episode because it avoids filler tropes. Instead of a generic montage, it provides:

Ippo realizes that against a "flicker" jabber or a high-speed out-boxer like Saeki, his usual brawling style won't suffice. 46 : Be the Gazelle

It demonstrates that boxing is as much about closing distance as it is about the punch itself. Character Dynamics Critics and viewers generally view this as a

“Ippo and Hayami continue to exchange blows... Hayami realises he shouldn't underestimate Ippo.” IMDb Hajime No Ippo Episodes - IMDb Character Dynamics “Ippo and Hayami continue to exchange

Coach Kamogawa introduces a regimen designed to build explosive lower-body strength, personified by the "Gazelle" metaphor—crouching low to spring forward with a devastating lead hook. Technical Detail and Realism

The episode visualizes the transfer of energy from the calves and thighs into the fist.