Many boxers have expressed their love for Hajime no Ippo during matches. But, never before has it happened at an official Hajime no Ippo boxing event. Joji Morikawa’s inspiring and adrenaline-pumping ...

I've long maintained that when it comes to the best boxing movies, you can't go wrong with the Rocky and Creed franchises. Both embody the thrill of the sport and give us hopeful protagonists to root ...

One of the most underappreciated genres within the medium of anime is sports anime. Though live-action sports dramas (and comedies) tend to place a much bigger focus on the drama than the actual ...

Longtime pop cultural lists and sports news writer, specialising in gaming and cinema. Along with several years of published writing experience, John has extensive experience in editing and content ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Adapted from the original manga by George Morikawa, Hajime No Ippo follows a young high schooler ...