: Ippo’s first sparring match against the prodigy, Ichiro Miyata .
: In the manga, Coach Kamogawa and Yagi are seen watching the famous Sugar Ray Leonard vs. Thomas Hearns match, whereas the anime focuses more on the immediate tension in the gym. Manga Guide | Wiki Ippo | Fandom 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’s first sparring match against the prodigy,
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 Hajime no Ippo Episode 2