The Mysterious Trainer is Round 756 of Jōji Morikawa's Hajime no Ippo manga series.
Details
- Title Page Character(s): Kurita Baron, Isamu Akamatsu, Hiroshi Kizakura, Ippo Makunouchi, Masaru Aoki, Tatsuya Kimura, Manabu Itagaki
Summary
Baron claims that he is a freelance trainer, who was asked by Kamogawa to look after things while he is away. He claims that he will take them to be a world champion if they follow him. He convinces everyone to go through his harsh training after deeming the boxers unpolished gems. As the boxers went through his training, Baron calls up Ippo to get him to sign a contract, earning Ippo the right to be trained under Baron, promising him that he will take the world title together as "Team Baron". Ippo asks him to do mitt practice with him, which Baron accepts, thinking that he is being tested.