Noriko and Nishi are engaged. Joe is happy from the bottom of his heart to see his long-time pal marry his dream girl. Meanwhile, Jose arrives in Japan just two days after their bout has been officially confirmed.
TV Kanto est désormais libre d'organiser la rencontre entre José MENDOZA et Joe YABUKI, celui-ci s'inquiète pour son ami Carlos.
Joe Yabuki se prepara para o confronto com Jose Mendoza em meio a suspeitas de que tenha sido afetado pela temível demência pugilística.
葉子の計らいで箱根のサナトリウムに収容されたカーロスだが、「回復不能」との冷酷な診断を下される。そんな中、ジョーの身体にも異変が起き始め、段平はジョーもパンチドランカーではないかと不安を募らせる。
