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* {{spoiler|Takamura v. [[Mama Bear]]}} is probably one of the best non-fight moments in the series.

* Takamura's match after the {{spoiler|Mama Bear}} incident. {{spoiler|The word had got out around Japan that Taka had killed a bear with his [[Incredibly Lame Pun|bear hands]]. So when he proceeds to enter the ring with a ''[[Nemean Skinning|bear skin robe]]'' on complete with claws, everyone, including the opponent, assumed that he was lying his ass off. Takamura then takes off the robe to reveal three huge claw slashes across his chest. Cue ''EVERYONE'' losing their shit. You are now freaking out. Superb.}}

* Itagaki vs Saeki. Both of them first feeling each other out. Itagaki getting caught in Saeki's trap. [http://www.mangareader.net/hajime-no-ippo/964 Then] [http://www.mangareader.net/hajime-no-ippo/965 this] [http://www.mangareader.net/hajime-no-ippo/966 happens]. {{spoiler|Saeki can't touch Itagaki anymore. Reason: Saeki tries to read him, but Itagaki just made himself very unpredictable.}}

** Saeki's composition for the rest of the fight qualifies to this troper as well. {{spoiler|out of sheer pride for his reputation as the speed star, he finally forces himself to see through Itagaki's unpredictable movements, and continues forcing his body to perform even after Itagaki killed his legs and knocked him down. doubles as a tear jerker when Saeki discovers that no matter how much he struggles, he never stood a chance from the start}}