Hajime no Ippo is an anime about boxing that is very exciting and challenging. This anime tells the story of the struggle of a young boy named Ippo who is motivated to become a professional boxer.
In the story, there are many great boxers who have various interesting characteristics in fighting. Who do you think they are? Check out the direct review below!
10. Eiji Date
When he was young, Eiji Date was known as the featherweight boxing champion in Japan. However, he has an overly confident nature. That's what made him defeated by Ricardo Martinez.
After he lost and humiliated, Eiji had decided to retire from the world of boxing. After some time, he returned to the boxing ring to avenge his defeat. Even though he lost again in the rematch against Ricardo, he deserves credit for his bravery.
9. Takeshi Sendou
Takeshi Sendou is the holder of the Western Japan belt for the rookie category. In terms of boxing skills, Sendou's ability is comparable to Ippo's. He is a formidable opponent to face.
Sendou cared less about technique when fighting in the ring. He only focused on increasing the power of his punch. In addition, he has a very strong determination so he does not give up easily.
8. Alexander Volg Zangief
Alexander Volg Zangief is a young and talented boxer from Russia. He was willing to come all the way to Japan so he could achieve his dream of becoming the strongest boxer in the world.
Volg had a fierce competition against Ippo who was still a rookie. In terms of fighting style, the Volg is very similar to an agile and savage wolf. Even so, he was defeated by Ippo and they ended up being good friends.
7. Ichirou Miyata
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Ichirou Miyata is Ippo's greatest rival in the story. Their rivalry began to be seen clearly when they competed in a training session. Unlike the new Ippo, Miyata has been training to be a boxer since he was a child.
Miyata doesn't have a punch as strong as Ippo. Instead, Miyata uses various techniques as well as clever strategies in the match. In addition, Miyata was also interested in exploring the world of boxing outside of Japan.
6. Ryou Mashiba
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Ryou Mashiba is a boxer known for his very distinctive technique. He is able to issue a punch similar to a whip towards his enemy. Because of that, its attack range was quite difficult to deal with.
Many people are afraid of Mashiba because he is known to be very rude as long as he can win. Despite his bad side, Mashiba did all that his little sister did. He became a boxer so that he could fulfill all the needs of his younger brother.
5. Ricardo Martinez
Ricardo Martinez is known as the undefeated WBA featherweight champion. He has unquestionable physical strength. Because of that, he was able to defeat a boxer as strong as Eiji Date without difficulty.
Ricardo has a keen eye that matches his deadly punch. He is able to deliver punches with precision towards his opponent. In most cases, he even often defeats his enemies through knockouts.
4. Ippo Makunouchi
Ippo Makunouchi is the main character in the story Hajime no Ippo. Before becoming a great boxer, Ippo was just a weak child and was often bullied by his friends. However, he slowly began to realize the potential that lay within him.
Ippo's life changes drastically after he meets Mamoru Takamura who teaches him the ins and outs of the boxing world. Since then, Ippo began to be motivated to become a great boxing champion so that he could understand the meaning of strength.
3. Bryan Hawk
Bryan Hawk is arguably a very strange boxer. He uses no technique at all and relies solely on physical strength when fighting in the ring. Despite this, he was able to achieve the position of top-class boxer in the WBC.
Bryan has such a harsh past that he must grow up to be a strong fighter in order for him to survive. In addition, Bryan became a boxer because he was obsessed with money, power and women.
2. David Eagle
David Eagle is a boxer who once held the WBC middleweight title. He is known for his strong defense and almost no gaps. In addition, he is a highly respected boxer.
In competing, David tends to stick to the rules and strategies that he has planned. That's what made him fail to keep up with Takamura's game so he lost the match. Nonetheless, David is a very difficult opponent for Takamura.
1. Mamoru Takamura
Mamoru Takamura can be considered the greatest boxer in the Hajime no Ippo story. He was the one who played an important role in bringing Ippo into the world of boxing. In addition, he has won several boxing matches during his career.
In terms of strength, Takamura is very strong and has extraordinary endurance. For example, he was able to fight Bryan Hawk for 8 consecutive rounds. Not only that, Takamura is also feared because he often makes K.O. his opponent.