On the day of the title match, Yoko finally tracks down Joe in his locker room and urges him to cancel the fight before he ends up like Carlos. She learns Joe is well aware of what is happening to his body, and that he is going to fight Jose regardless.
A la vieille du match, NISHI amène Joe et Danpei au pont des larmes et des souvenirs du passé resurgissent.
Por amor, Yoko Shiraki utiliza suas últimas forças para impedir que Joe Yabuki entre no ringue contra Jose Mendoza, instantes antes da disputa do título mundial.