: Before boxing, Takamura was a notorious street brawler with a wealthy family who had largely given up on him.
(translated as The Boxer's Fist ) is a special, canon OVA episode in the Hajime no Ippo franchise. Hajime no Ippo: Boxer no Kobushi
The story explores early life before he became a world-class champion. Known for his abrasive and perverted humor, this special reveals a more serious side of his character: : Before boxing, Takamura was a notorious street