Hajime no Ippo Vol. 40 Latest — Manga Raw / Buy Official

Once a bullied boy, Ippo Makunouchi stumbled into boxing and grew obsessed, enduring brutal training under the honest question "What does it mean to be strong?" to become Japan's champion with one of the country's hardest punches. His next goal is the distant road to a world title. With his own world bout drawing near, memories of days ruled by violent impulses resurface in Mashiba's mind. For the people who saved him and for his supportive sister Kumi, he renews his vow to become the best in the world. Yet reality bites back with a shortage of sparring partners. Ippo works through simulations and finally arrives at a certain plan.