Don't lean too far forward or be too far back.
Split your weight evenly. Fifty-fifty.
That's the form you need to practice until it's natural.
For a brighter tomorrow.
It's all for tomorrow, Aragaki.
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It's time for you to pay your portion of the debt...
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for the things I've lost.
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Nine...
Joe!
What're you looking at?
I'm the one you've gotta beat, remember?
Go, Aragaki!
Crush him!
Isn't there something Joe can do, Pops?!
You trained Aragaki, didn't you?
You should know his weaknesses!
It's just like I thought...
Aragaki's Megalo Boxing has evolved to a whole new level.
Look how he uses the spring of his prosthetics in his footwork.
He might not have a ton of power,
but he can send counters flying as soon as his opponent's finished punching.
Joe...
Is there really no way?
We came to see a fight!
Stop that shit!
Not a slow dance!
Hey, "Gearless"! Fight like a man!
That's it, Joe! Don't let him go!
This sucks, Pops!
You did a good job out there.
That's enough.
Even if you kept fighting, you wouldn't stand a chance.
Making sure his boxer leaves the ring alive is part of a trainer's job.
You wanna forfeit?!
Joe, believe in me.
I can get you another match in no time.
If we don't stop now, you might get hurt too bad to fight again.
Ow, ow, ow! Let go!
Let me go, you little shit!
This is a one-way train with no stops.
Right?
B-But kid—
I'm gonna take this as far as I can.
If you want to get in my way, leave on your own.
If you can't do that... then shut up and watch how it plays out.
H-Hey!
We're a team, after all!
You've set the pace. Keep it up in the next round...
Suit yourself.
Split it evenly... Fifty-fifty.
That little...
He chooses now to start doing exactly as I said?
Split it evenly... Fifty-fifty.
That's not going to help against me!
He's down!
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Joe! Don't worry about how it looks!
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You have to get as close as you can so that his speed won't be a factor!
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If it gets dangerous, go ahead and clinch! Just hang in there!
You're the one who said a special plan isn't gonna help.
Damn it! What the hell is he thinking?!
Joe wants to win using what you taught him.
Don't spend any unnecessary time on this.
Finish him in the next round.
Don't lean too far forward or be too far back.
Split it evenly. Fifty-fifty.
That's the form you need to practice until it's natural.
Split it evenly! Fifty-fifty!
Pretty rough, huh?
Makes you wonder if you really wanna be a Megalo Boxer, don't it?
You split your weight evenly. Fifty-fifty.
No matter how tough things are now, if you hold your form,
tomorrow will be waiting for you.
A brighter tomorrow.
That's what it's all about, Aragaki.
Hey, Aragaki! Are you listening?
Don't worry. I'll end it in the next round.
He's got you completely figured out.
Plus he's got the advantage in speed and technique. You can't beat him.
You've gotta realize that now.
He wants me to watch him mess you up bad.
So—
I'm not so sure.
At first I thought the same thing...
But y'know...
That might not be the truth.
Yeah, he's on a different level than the other guys I've fought.
But I think he's in the ring to win this fight, same as I am.
And if he is, then there's no way in hell I'm gonna run from him.
Aragaki... if this isn't about revenge on me...
then what are you doing this for...?
I've decided I wanted to destroy him.
This new fighter that you've put your time into bringing up.
What's wrong?! You need to oil those legs or something?
You can't destroy me like this!
Joe... you've got it wrong, kid.
It was a mistake to accept this fight.
No...
Letting him ship off to that war...
and not believing he'd come back alive...
I was wrong about all of it.
I've been running.
Joe... you don't need to pay for what I've done!
He's done.
Down!
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Joe! Enough! Stay down!
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Nine...
You've got it mixed up, Pops.
I don't give a damn about what happened between you two.
This guy's in my way, so I'm gonna beat him.
Why?
Why do you stand?!
Split it evenly... Fifty-fifty!
Split it evenly, Fifty-fifty.
Shut up!
Split it evenly. Fifty-fifty.
I said shut the hell up!
He's down!
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P-Pops!
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Aragaki! Get up!
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I get it.
Breathe deep.
You're looking off balance. You're letting your guard drop.
It's when you're feeling worn out that you need to remember the basics!
You sure about this? You really want me to win?
Yeah... You bet your ass I do.
Don't let it get to you. It was just a lucky punch.
No...
He was aiming for it.
He didn't let the opportunity slip past...
And kept up his stance to boot.
Even if that's the case, it's too late.
Persistence is the only thing keeping him on his feet.
Go after him. Break his spirit.
The kid's a real piece of work.
Joe actually understood...
that the stuff he was practicing every day, building onto his core...
That it'd eventually break out of its shell and bear some real fruit.
Split it evenly. Fifty-fifty.
That's it! Wear him down!
Why?!
Joe's as durable as they come.
He survived fights in the underground ring with Gear that was basically useless.
No matter what kind of beating he takes, his spirit won't break.
Right now, he's like a red hot-piece of iron.
The more he's hit, the tougher he gets.
Look, Pops!
I am.
It's all for tomorrow, Aragaki.
This match is so you can move on.
Isn't it?
Aragaki!
Go! Go!
Does it hurt?
Not enough to bother me.
For tomorrow... huh?
Coach Miyagi...
Okay.
Aragaki has forfeited the match.
With a TKO at the conclusion of the 4th round...
the winner is "Gearless" Joe!
Did we win?
Yeah.
Joe!
We won! We won!
Joe, we won the fight!
Oh, yeah!
Right...
You did it, Joe!
"Gearless" Joe! "Gearless" Joe!
We won.
"Gearless" Joe!
Aragaki!
I'm sorry.
You don't need to apologize.
Did you think I wouldn't notice?
If you hadn't spoken up, I was going to stop the fight.
I'm your trainer.
The last thing I want is for my fighter to never be able to walk again.
There's nothing to be ashamed of. That was an incredible last fight.
It's you...
Hey, let's clear out.
I appreciate it.
It's fine.
Then you really were hurt...
Yes.
The doctors said I was risking being bedridden, actually...
But I had a hard time letting go.
When I heard about you and Joe... It felt like a chance for closure.
I was going to put an end to it all. I mean, everything.
But when I actually saw you again, I wasn't sure what I wanted to do.
I've been trying to figure out that answer ever since we met.
And did you?
Joe said something to me.
That you can blame your problems on whoever you want,
but in the end, it's your call to make.
I chose the path that led me here. I don't resent anyone anymore.
Not you...
Not even myself...
I'm going to move on.
For me... tomorrow starts today.
I've come this far on these legs...
That's... enough, isn't it, Coach Nanbu?
Yeah.
It was good to see your Megalo Boxing.
Can you give this to Joe?
You...
You held onto this?
I'm shipping out tomorrow.
I see...
Here.
What is it?
I was hoping to treat you to a nice dinner before you left.
So I bet all the cash I had, hoping for an upset...
And guess what: I lost.
Well, y'know... it's like a good luck charm.
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Hopefully, it'll keep you from getting shot.
You should leave your locker the way it is.
This is your home. Remember that.
I'll be waiting for you.
Right.
That ticket saved my life.
You two are going to Megalonia, right?
Yeah.
Tell Joe something for me...
I believe in him, too.
Tonight, we'll be announcing the third competitor...
to gain entry into the Megalonia tournament!
Yuri, Pepe Iglesias, and now...
With the Killer Bomb Crew...
Glen Burroughs!
Mr. Burroughs's thunderous fighting style
has earned him the nickname "Bloody Lion."
He's a heavyweight fighter.
Standing at over two meters in height,
with a fighting style that emphasizes power and agility,
he has managed to uniquely distinguish himself in Megalo Boxing,
where middleweight fighters are considered to have an advantage.
There's less than a month until Megalonia begins.
When will the last fighter be announced, and what are the criteria?
After a comprehensive review,
we'll be announcing the final competitor publicly.
What are the chances of "Gearless" Joe entering?
He defeated one of the favorites to claim a slot, Aragaki, recently.
Everyone is eligible to fight in Megalonia.
I assure you, once the candidate has been selected, you'll know right away.
You look bored, Yuri.
Mikio...
Burroughs has some tough luck.
The public is focused on some no-name boxer instead of his entry.
It's him...
Yukiko told me about what happened.
It seems the two of you have some unfinished business.
The mystery fighter who enters the Megalo Box ring without any enhancement...
"Gearless" Joe.
He's quite popular.
Joe...
But that ends soon.
Megalonia is no place for stray dogs.
Round 6 "Until the Last Dog Dies" The midsummer heat might drive a dog kill, but it will never break him.