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I dreamed of you
Hearing the memories
It was of my youth
That you sang
Midnight blues
Hey hey hey blues
Just like junkie blues
Your shout will tremble the human heart
He's been hurt, crazy lazy blues
Midnight blues
Let me hear it!
Hey hey hey blues
Still rollin' the blues
Your heat is unforgettable
Now, Yabuki makes his entrance!
And here's the titled world champion: José Mendoza!
Episode 45: Joe V.S. José... The Gong of the Match Rings
We've seen many world championships in Japan,
with many world champions...
But we've never seen a champion
so strong and perfect!
A true king of kings,
José Mendoza!
He's been challenged by the No. 1 ranking Japanese boxer:
Joe Yabuki.
He's The Killer, The Wild Child, The Messenger from Hell...
And we're not done yet.
His great matches have filled his fans with enthusiasm.
What a joy it is to finally see him challenge the world champion!
His passion is burning brighter than a real flame..
In the red corner,
the bantamweight world champion, weighing 117 pounds:
the Mexican, José Mendoza!
In the blue corner,
the No. 1 bantamweight, weighing 116 pounds,
and member of the Tange Gym: Joe Yabuki!
Yabuki! We won't forgive you if you lose!
You will become the Miracle Maker!
I have a good feeling about this.
I've never felt so relaxed.
I feel so light!
Yes, I see that. Turn around.
I'll wipe the cold sweat off your face.
What!? I don't have cold sweat.
Remember, Joe: At the start, save your energy.
Wait for him to make the first blow.
Idiot! What is he doing? He didn't listen at all!
Yabuki unleashes!
Right after the gong, he attempts some swift blows!
He strikes! Yabuki strikes!
José dodges or blocks every punch,
but Yabuki stubbornly attacks.
As if it's the last round,
he deals out non-stop punches!
The champion counter-attacks! Yabuki staggers!
He's started to fight again already!
"Save your energy"?
We can't be stingy, Gramps.
I'm alone with the world champion in this ring.
Each second
is important to me.
Each second is as important as the last one of the match.
There's not even time to blink.
This moment is important too.
Joe!
Joe, that attack that you did,
that's the technique of a beginner.
Do you know who you're facing?
Starting next round, my advice
is to save your energy.
Otherwise, you'll regret it!
Hey, did you hear what I said?
Courage, courage, Yabuki!
- Courage, courage, Yabuki! Winner, Yabuki
Second round!
- Nishi, the mouth piece! - Here.
Joe!
Yabuki rushes again!
He's pressuring the champion!
Joe, do what I told you!
He seems to be attacking blindly.
Yabuki down!
No, he holds on!
Here it is, the corkscrew punch!
Yabuki's legs are unstable!
Another corkscrew punch!
Yabuki is in danger!
What's wrong, Yabuki?
You're fighting like a kid!
Faster! Attack faster!
Yabuki!
Joe Yabuki...
As long as you're full of energy,
focused and fixed on your goal,
the punch-drunk symptoms will not surface.
They can even disappear temporarily,
and you'll be like a normal person.
But... But this state of psychological tension
doesn't last long.
And one day, we'll see the disease
become much worse and it'll never leave you.
Stop!
This is a disaster. A complete disaster!
You're wasting your energy.
He dodges you and messes you up for fun.
Are you listening, Joe?
Quit yelling, Gramps.
I'm not wasting my energy
and I haven't messed up yet.
What an idiot! He doesn't know anything.
Gramps, José has barely moved...
It's his style of defense. He's evaluating.
Evaluating?
He avoids unnecessary movements and dodges the punch at the last moment.
No one else knows how to do that,
only José knows that technique.
Since he doesn't let himself destabilize,
his counter-attack is swift.
It's over...
I understand, Joe.
Facing a champion so powerful, there's no chance of winning.
And you know it.
So you're going in kamikaze. I understand...
It's just like you.
Gramps, what are you doing?
He's going to stand up!
6...
8...
Will you continue, Yabuki?
There's no point, Joe!
Stop it! You're going to kill yourself!
Hey, José! Finish!
Finish, okay?
Joe Yabuki!
Hit him out! Finish with a corkscrew punch!
Here I come, champion.
Joe!
Joe, look behind you!
Poor boy, Yabuki...
Bastard!
What happened?
Hey, José has Yabuki on the ropes and he's letting himself get hit.
We saw him do this in Hawaii.
Wow!
The champion used this technique against Sam Iaukea in Hawaii.
He blocked with his shoulders,
let himself get hit and ended it with a corkscrew punch.
That match confirmed his status as the king of kings.
Is José going to use the same technique against Yabuki?
Stop!
The gong! Yabuki is saved by the gong!
Joe! Joe, hold on!
Hey, Joe!
Why didn't you do the best? The fight could be done if you kept beating him
that time. I don't understand why you stopped using the corkscrew punch. How come?
It was not necessary.
He already became broken.
He'll ruin himself without giving him the corkscrew punches.
Joe, wake up! It's not over!
Joe!
The wind blows strongly...
What?
Hey, kid! I know you're not from around here.
Where are you going? Do you have family that way?
Do you know where you're sleeping tonight?
What are you doing here?
Well?
It's freezing tonight, isn't it?
If you're on the street, come with me.
You can stay with me tonight.
Oh, you're coming? That's great!
Hey, kid! Where you going?
Hey!
There's nothing that way!
Just fishing shacks!
Kid! Where are you going?
What do you plan to do?
Don't worry. I'll manage.
Joe!
Seconds out!
Joe Yabuki...
Is this really Joe Yabuki?
The same one I saw in Hawaii?
I'm sorry, but he's disappointing.
Joe Yabuki! Very very strong!
Yabuki hit him!
He took advantage of José being distracted!
Go, Joe!
No! José, no!
Impossible... Carlos is here?
What's he doing here? I don't believe it!
What a wreck!
This joke is over.
Go to sleep, now!
The end...
Damn!
My right eye is blurry.
I'm suffering from punch-drunk syndrome and it's hopeless.
No way! I ducked his punch in time!
Again!?
I got him! I hit a weak point!
Good!
Yabuki! You're magnificent!
Heave ho! Heave ho!
Yabuki unleashes!
Makes you wonder what he was waiting for!
He strikes!
He relentlessly goes for José's face!
It finally starts!
Stop!
José!
What's the matter with you? This is the first time I've seen you beaten!
- Carlos is over there. -What? - Carlos is in the ringside.
What the hell? He is here?
Okay, okay. You'll be beaten if you watch the ringside so don't while you're fighting.
But you'll be alright from now on in the rest of the round
because you're such a cool fighter more than anybody else.
Forget about Carlos. You've gotta be yourself as usual.
At first, Carlos distracted me and I took punches.
But not anymore!
Defense is my strong point, but it has been pierced.
I tried to dodge, but he punched me.
No one has been able to...
No one has been able to break my defense.
He's far from being broken.
Joe Yabuki is always fit!
Good job, Joe! You've impressed me.
You really are unpredictable!
Seconds out!
Here...
Nishi, go find the Vaseline.
Move it!
Joe...
Take this!
Ah, finish!
The champion down! Down!
Incredible! This is the first time the champion has hit the floor!
The tables have turned! Yabuki, The Miracle Maker,
unveils all of his talent!
Stay down, José! Please sleeping!
He's up! The champion has stood up!
Yabuki has one chance! Attack, go!
Well, this is it... You can always get by.
That's how it is. You can always get by.
Even if you're full of doubt,
you just improvise and hope it works.
That's how I've lived so far.
Yes, just like that. Always, all alone...
Look, Nishi!
Joe punched with a slight twist to his wrist.
Look!
It's a bit clumsy, but...
What boldness! At a time like this,
he stole the technique from José!
He's impressed me very much...
Stop!
Hey, José, you have many times had a pinch in the past
and you have overcome the fight. That's why you can be the king of kings.
I believe you'll start fighting back.
Please, calm down, Cabarello.
Yes, sir.
Joe, you've amazed me.
What?
Don't play innocent! You tried the corkscrew punch!
The corkscrew punch? Me?
Really? I tried the corkscrew punch?
What? You didn't realize it? Did you do it subconsciously?
I don't know.
I used all my strength just to reach
not only his skin and flesh,
but his skull as well.
Tomorrow is tomorrow, the sun will rise
Your yesterdays can't be returned to again
The river's path is unknown
There will be calms and waterfalls
But until you see the ocean
The current will keep on going