As the OPBF Champion and world champion hopeful, it seems everyone wants a piece of Joe now. Meanwhile, the new Tange Gym that’s been under construction is finally complete and Danpei accepts several new aspiring boxers as apprentices.
José est harcelé à l'approche de son prochain match, il fait alors un signe avec ces 2 doigts.
Jose Mendoza faz sua luta no Havaí e, na entrevista anterior ao certame, dedica, com um sinal misterioso de V, o combate a seu amigo brigão japonês, Joe Yabuki!