A boxer known as Junk Dog scrapes by in the slums, throwing matches for the mob's underground racket; Junk Dog gets into an unexpected altercation with a champion boxer.
Yuri shows up at one of Junk Dog's matches and tests the young boxer, giving him a new ambition.
Joe and his manager, Nanbu, attempt to find a better set of gear for Joe's first official match.
Joe decides to forego using gear in the tournament, which constitutes a major risk to his life.
Aragaki, one of Nanbu's former protégées, returns to seek revenge, putting Joe in harm's way.
Aragaki's superior training and experience put Joe at a major disadvantage in their match.
Shiro Saito
Gansaku Nanbu
Yoshimasa Hosoya
Joe
Michiyo Murase
Sachio
Hiroki Yasumoto
Yuri
Nanako Mori
Yukiko Shirato
