Ippo defends his JBC Featherweight Title against Iwao Shimabukuro (a battle of pure strength) and Ryuhei Sawamura (a tactical nightmare). The Sawamura fight is famous for the evolution of the "Anti-Anti-Dempsey Roll".
As of now, there has been no official announcement for a . The series is currently available for streaming on platforms like Crunchyroll. Many fans note that while the manga continues, the anime adaptation has been on a long hiatus due to the immense volume of source material and pacing considerations.
The third season, which ran for 25 episodes between 2013 and 2014, is primarily divided into four major story arcs:
