See, and here's the turn.
Don't get carried away and fall over, Pops.
I've been at this for a long time.
I figure it's time you learn to dance, too.
Cut it out! I don't wanna!
Come on, match the tempo!
Give it a rest!
Here.
What's that?
A ticket from a bet he lost on a dog race, apparently.
It's a charm to help you avoid getting hit by Yuri's punches.
Area 13 Dog Racing Association Race 7 #5 Carpediem
You bet on a dog with a weird name.
What's it even mean, Pops?
"Seize the day."
Means you gotta live in the moment and value it.
There's no telling what'll happen to us tomorrow,
but what we do now is what sets the course. Y'know?
Twenty minutes until the match begins.
It's time.
Both fighters, please head to the gate.
You ready, Joe?
Yeah.
Come on, Sachio!
Yeah! I'm coming!
Man...
What were you doing back there, anyway?
Oh, nothing.
Team Nowhere
What's that supposed to mean?
Seriously, it's nothing!
Let's get a move on!
I... I can't quite believe what we're seeing here, folks.
This is unprecedented.
The battle to determine the strongest Megalo Boxer,
the championship match of Megalonia...
I don't think anyone expected it to shape up like this.
How's it feel to be gearless?
I think I might understand what you meant before, now.
I still don't believe what I'm seeing.
We've got a pair of gearless boxers standing in the ring
where the greatest fighter will be crowned.
Pops... Yuri's body...
The places where the Gear used to be look like he was torn up by giant claws!
A pair of scarred-up animals, huh?
The kid couldn't have asked for a better dance partner here.
President, it's about to start.
We're now into the fourth round...
Joe's been throwing more punches so far,
but Yuri seems to be connecting more regularly.
You'd think the loss of Gear could've slowed Yuri,
but he's looking better than ever out there.
Go! Big Joe! Go! Team Nowhere!
He's hitting back really fast! He's predicting Joe's moves!
Don't get tense out there!
Stay light on your feet!
Is this the pure and simple fight you wanted?
Joe!
I've been letting him set the pace so far,
but it's about time I start my engine.
You were sounding pretty restless out there for someone taking it slow.
Look, this guy has the edge offensively, defensively,
and in about every other way you can look at it.
He's got a lot more wins under his belt,
but he's still only human.
Sooner or later, he'll show an opening.
Don't miss that chance.
Yuri hasn't sat down once during the intervals between rounds.
It seems he's got a bottomless reserve of stamina.
It's the other way around.
The pain and loss of stamina from the surgery...
If he sits down, he won't be able to stand, so he's staying on his feet.
Let me see how this plays out, to the end.
That's it. Give me more!
Joe!
Weave past it and grab a hold of him!
Pops! Yuri pulled his left back!
He switched?
And that's the champion for you!
By switching from orthodox to southpaw he's managed to avoid disaster!
He's down!
Joe!
One...
He can't predict the timing of when Yuri switches up.
Two...
Three...
Four...
Five...
Six...
Seven...
Joe!
Not knowing when to give up is kinda my thing, y'know?
This is gonna be an endurance contest.
Whoever gives in first between you and Yuri is gonna lose.
Like I said before, he's human, just like you.
As the damage builds up, he's gonna make mistakes you wouldn't normally see.
Sachio, how's Yuri doing?
Uh, right... doesn't seem any different so far.
We're into the sixth round, and the champion's advantage is still on display.
Listen to me, Joe.
He can switch up all he wants, but his feet are gonna tell the story.
When he goes for the kill, you nail him with a counter.
There it is!
He's down!
Pops!
One...
Joe! Rest until the count's almost done.
Two...
Three...
Four...
Five...
Six...
Seven...
Good.
I can't dance up here on my own.
Joe!
Joe, circle to the left!
He sent one back!
He's doing it!
This is a hell of a show.
You turned a fraud into the real deal...
Didn't you, Mr. Nanbu?
I'm going to get serious now.
About damn time.
Gear technology represents hope for the future.
Traditionally, the use of heavier ordinance in combat
requires multiple soldiers,
but by equipping this integrated Gear,
missions can be carried out by significantly smaller forces.
As you saw in the demonstration earlier,
the integrated Gear was designed to be versatile enough to—
Hypothetically...
Would it be possible to attach weapons directly to your integrated Gear?
I won't deny that your tech is remarkable,
but we have cost-performance to consider.
Gear isn't a weapon.
It is, fundamentally speaking, a way to support the performance of its user.
Yet, you've been showing us how effective a weapon it is this whole time,
using the champion.
Megalo Box isn't a death sport.
Is that why you had him remove his Gear?
No. It was no longer necessary for him to have it.
We consider this Gear to be an addition to the human body.
The data that we gained from testing it via Megalo Boxing
was only a first step in its development.
And military application is the next phase of development, is that it?
We may have certain philosophical differences,
but I believe we can reach a mutually beneficial partnership.
As the intense battle continues,
we have now hit the end of the seventh round.
Here.
We're fighting as a team.
But you're on your own—
That was my choice.
I don't need pity.
That's not what this is.
I'm doing it because I respect that you're fighting alone.
Plus, I don't wanna hear any excuses after he beats you!
In that case, I think I will.
I thought you were going to go further than ever against me!
Don't disappoint me! You haven't gotten there yet!
Joe seems to have survived the champion's savage rush,
but he looked ready to fall at any moment.
It might be a good thing to stop the fight.
Joe's fought well enough already.
Joe...
Who are you?
What, did you forget your own name?
Who are you?
It's your name. You pick it.
Joe.
That's right. You're Joe.
The best Megalo Boxer there is.
Enough already!
Just give up and lie down!
How's he doing?
He's holding out so far...
But he's on the ropes... It looks like he's just dragging it out.
At this rate...
Have you ever seen the kid back down?
I know, but...
There's no reason for us to lose our way.
He's been out there, in the dark, making his way toward the light.
We are now entering Round 13, a first in Megalo Box history!
The champion looks like he's still more than ready to go,
but Joe seems to be on his last legs.
Thank you... Pops. Sachio.
Both fighters have been slugging it out since the round began!
An astonishing sight to see in the thirteenth round!
Joe's on the right, and Yuri is coming from the left...
Wait, no, the right!
With two shots to the body, and then...
That's enough, Sachio.
Don't take your eyes off of them from here on out.
Burn the sight of them in the ring into your memory.
I can see it, Joe.
It's like the two of you really are dancing.
Yuri!
Joe!
Go! Big Joe! Go! Team Nowhere!
We really are lucky...
to have run into each other.
You're going, aren't you?
Yeah.
What am I doing right now?
I'm living the best moment of my life.
That woman scares me.
She heard the news about the match and didn't so much as blink.
I suppose Megalonia and the champion were both tools for her business.
Once they lost that value, she lost interest.
Makes me feel bad for him.
Whether you're a power player who wears a weighty crown,
or some poor soul with barely a pebble to his name...
Nobody can escape death.
But if you live your life so that, when it comes, you're satisfied,
even if it's not the end you were hoping for,
you'll have no reason to fear death.
Gym Nowhere
Well, I would like to thank everyone for taking the time to come by today.
The fact that we're now able to hold such a celebration
is not unlike a blessing from the heavens itself...
Gym Nowhere One Year Anniversary Celebration
With that, I would like to conclude my opening remarks.
Thank you for your time.
Nice speech, chief!
What're you practicing in secret for?
Pops, that's a carrot, not a mic...
Shut it!
You brats better be getting ready, too!
You got it!
Bonjiri, you're eating again!
Well, there's a lot...
Go get it!
Okay, now we're gonna race for it.
Ready?
Go!
They turned out well.
I know, right?
I thought it was crazy when Pops of all people started a garden.
Hey, you're not dry yet!
Man!
Pops said for you to come by the party tonight, if you want.
And...
Miss Yukiko came by the other day to congratulate us.
She left right away, though, with her being so busy.
She seemed to be doing well.
I see.
It's already been a year...
In the year since Megalonia,
Shirato seems to have distanced itself from its business as a promoter,
but last night, President Shirato herself announced plans...
for a second Megalonia tournament.
The championship title has been vacant in the year since the finals, but...
Finally able to get her running on your own, huh?
More or less.
Sorry for rushing you.
Hell, I don't mind. Think of it as my gift.
They're gonna be real happy.
They can't seem to shut up about wanting to get in the ring as soon as they can.
And what about you? Are you done with the ring?
You remember what you said to me?
About having the faith to believe in yourself...
And how living like that wouldn't be so bad?
Yeah. But I also said this...
Real boxers are probably guys like you.
I only pulled it off because we're a team.
I dunno what the future's gonna be like...
But for now, I want to let that be known.
I'll see you next time, then.
All right.
Gonna be another hot day...
Whoa there!
I guess I can do this, after all.
Round Final "Born to Die" Though the flesh may rot, the bones will remain. They are the proof that you were alive.
Cheers!
That was a hell of a speech!
Nothing I couldn't handle!
Bring it on!
Who, me?
We're gonna settle this in the ring!
Get him next!
Don't run, Joe!
Now, hang on...
Team Nowhere
Megalonia Tournament Finals 13 Rounds, 02:51 K.O.
Winner: "Gearless" Joe (7 Matches, 7 Wins, 0 Losses)