Hajime No Ippo Episode 2 ✦ High Speed

: This episode establishes Ippo's signature fighting style: enduring heavy punishment to deliver one fight-changing blow.

After completing the initial "leaf-catching" test set by Takamura, Ippo is finally brought to the . Coach Kamogawa is initially skeptical of the timid boy, so he arranges a sparring match between Ippo and Ichiro Miyata, a skilled 15-year-old prodigy with years of experience, to test Ippo's potential. 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. : This episode establishes Ippo's signature fighting style:

: 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