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Before the fight, Mashiba is angry at Miyata. What gets him angry?

The fact that Miyata gets all the highlights. Mashiba hates the fact that Miyata is one of the fighters who gets all the highlights. Mashiba also hates every boxer he faces, but Mashiba specifically states the fact that he hates Miyata because he gets the highlights.

What is the main technique we see Mashiba use?

Flicker & Flicker Jab. The flicker is a special kind of jab that requires using the Hitman style to throw properly. This jab is like a whip; instead of just going straight it can come at you from all angles. Mashiba is the undisputed master of this technique in the manga. After fighting him many of the boxers are covered with welts for weeks. This style was made famous by Tommy Hearns who conquered six weight classes with it.

Who makes the first clean hit?

Miyata & Ichiro & Miyata Ichiro. Not only does Miyata get the first clean blow, but also the first blow. It starts out when they both charge in, Mashiba throws a punch and Miyata replies. Mashiba blocks it with his shoulder, then they start slugging it out. Miyata then hits Mashiba with a counter.

What type of punch downs Mashiba, for the first time?

Straight. Miyata uses his shoulder to block Mashiba's flicker, he charges forward countering with a left straight that knocks Mashiba to the canvas. To do this proves just how gifted Miyata is not only as a counter puncher, but as a boxer.

Miyata gets downed in the second round.

True. Mashiba steps on Miyata's foot and throws a strong punch, putting Miyata in a daze. Then Mashiba pummels Miyata until Miyata falls.

What foul does Mashiba commit in the second round?

Foot stomp. Foot stomping can be a very taxing foul. It can break bones in the feet and also sprain and maybe even tear tendons and muscles. After Mashiba does it, it is revealed that Miyata has a sprained ankle.

What drives Miyata to stand up after Mashiba downs him?

The memory of his first fight with Ippo. After Mashiba pummels Miyata, he has trouble getting up. He remembers how many times Ippo got back up in his matches and this inspires him to stand at the count of 8.

What punch finishes the match?

Left Hook. Close to the end of the third round, Mashiba nails Miyata with a left hook. Because of Miyata's sprained ankle and swollen eye, he's not able to stand.

What is the final decision of the fight?

Mashiba by KO. After his ankle gets sprained, Miyata can only fight on one leg. Mashiba notices this and easily pummels Miyata until he's KOed.

What round does the fight end in?

Third. The first round is easily in Miyata's favor. Then in the second, it starts out with Miyata, but then switches to Mashiba. Then finally Miyata is destroyed in the third.