Dempsey Roll Counter Measure is Round 247 of Jōji Morikawa's Hajime no Ippo manga series.
Details
- Title Page Character(s): Takeshi Sendō, Mari Īmura
Summary
At the Naniwa Boxing Club, Yanaoka has three sparring partners in higher divisions, ready to spar with Sendō. The coach explains to Mari that they really have no particular strategy against the Dempsey Roll. Surprised by this, Mari is excited to see where they get their confidence from, but is even more shocked at the sight of Sendō quickly knocking out his opponent in a display of moves that he has never shown before. Yanaoka further explains that even with superior power, Sendō was outclassed by both Volg and Ippo due to the fact that he was missing the weight shifting capabilities in close range. In order to improve that, Sendō ran more than ever before and achieved the lower body he now has. While on his way back with Mari, Sendō states that against Ippo it will not be like his training partners, and admits he is afraid of Ippo's power, and furthermore; afraid of losing the fight. He also tells her that the feeling of ecstasy he had in his last match against Ippo, is something no other opponent can deliver. When he hears a fire truck passing by, Sendō takes off, but not before telling Mari to tell Ippo that in the match, it is not the belt on the line, but their pride as men.
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