The second round of the title match between the champ and Ippo is near the end. Ippo connects a clean hit, but Date does not seem to sustain any damage. Chief Kamogawa discovers that Date actually has been twisting his neck at the precise moment when Ippo"s blow connects. Ippo panics and swings widely, subjecting himself to Date"s barrage. Can Ippo turn the match around? The conclusion of the bout astounds everyone.