Coach Kamogawa realizes Ippo is losing on the scorecards. In a desperate attempt to wake Ippo's body up between rounds, he resorts to a shock tactic—dumping ice down Ippo's trunks. He tells Ippo bluntly that his only path to victory now is a knockout . The Turning Point
The fight begins with Kobashi completely dominating Ippo by using a "clinch and hit" strategy. Kobashi isn't looking for a flashy knockout; his goal is to win purely on points by landing light jabs and then immediately clinching to prevent Ippo from using his devastating power. Hajime no Ippo (Dub) Episode 19
Dazed by the power, Kobashi is caught by a straight right from Ippo. Although Kobashi manages to struggle back to his feet, he collapses again just as the referee finishes the count. The Result Coach Kamogawa realizes Ippo is losing on the scorecards