Open for Business is Round 770 of Jōji Morikawa's Hajime no Ippo manga series.
Details
- Title Page Character(s): Ippo Makunouchi, Genji Kamogawa, Haruhiko Yagi, Shinoda
Summary
Ippo makes his way into the ring, and the audience is cheering him on along the way. Fujii and Mari are discussing the fight, and think Ippo should win it. Mari leaves suddenly after spotting someone in the crowd. Ippo and Gedo meet in the centre of the ring. Gedo tries to get more money out of Ippo by saying it is the last chance for him to throw the match but Ippo ignores him. Kamogawa starts to get angry, and the referee tells them to return to their corners. Gedo is disappointed at not getting more money, but just plans to beat Ippo and take the three million yen. The gong sounds, Ippo charges out toward Gedo. Gedo wants to touch gloves but Ippo throws a punch at it instead. Ippo starts attacking Gedo, but Gedo manages to dodge it all. The crowd starts to realise that Gedo is really good. Gedo's corner wants him to back off and use his legs, but Gedo thinks he is calm right now and trying to figure out the best way to deal with Ippo. Ippo throws a punch, but it only grazes Gedo. Gedo realises Ippo is faster than he thought. Where Gedo realises he can't stay close to Ippo and starts to back off, when Gedo falls down because of that graze.