Aired: October 29, 2001 | Season: 1 | Episode: 55

Overview
Runtime: 24m
Directed by: Satoshi Nishimura, Shinichi Masaki
Written by: Daisuke Aranishi, Tatsuhiko Urahata
Description
Ippo's title match with Date has begun, Date is surprised by how much better Ippo is since the last time he sparred with him.