In Episode 59 of Hajime no Ippo , titled (or "A Determined Will"), the focus shifts from Ippo's recent loss to the fierce battle for the Class A tournament title between Sendo Takeshi and Alexander Volg Zangief . The Story of Episode 59
: By the sixth round, Sendo is clearly losing and is eventually knocked down by a powerful combination. However, as he struggles to his feet, he notices Volg's own legs are shaking, revealing that the "Wolf" is also reaching his physical limit. Hajime no Ippo (Dub) Episode 59
: Despite being used as a "punching bag" for several rounds and sustaining heavy damage from Volg's precision strikes, Sendo refuses to back down. He eventually lands several punishing body blows at close range. In Episode 59 of Hajime no Ippo ,
: Ippo attends the championship match between Sendo and Volg. While entering the venue, he runs into his rival, Miyata Ichiro , and the two end up watching the fight together. A Clash of Styles : : Despite being used as a "punching bag"
: Volg dominates the early rounds with overwhelming accuracy and technique. He employs a strategy of returning three hits for every one he receives, effectively outclassing Sendo's raw power.