Hajime no Ippo Vol. 16 — Manga Raw / Buy Official

The rivalry between Ippo and Miyata evolves into a harrowing obsession, pushing both fighters toward the edge of sanity. Under Coach Kamogawa’s brutal guidance, Ippo refines his jab, mastering the art of infiltrating his opponent's blind spots with surgical precision. Miyata, conversely, sharpens his counter-punching to a lethal degree, waiting for the split second Ippo lunges to deliver a career-ending blow. This is a cold, calculated survival struggle where only one can remain standing. As the Dempsey Roll nears perfection, Ippo abandons all hesitation, transforming into a predator who trades safety for the chance to land that decisive strike. He realizes that to achieve greatness, he must be willing to endure agonizing pain and shatter his own limits. This volume captures the transition from a hopeful novice to a hardened warrior, as Ippo’s fists begin to dictate the flow of time within the ring, marking the start of his ascent to dominance.