Masahiko Umezawa

Once a notorious high school bully who led the harassment of Ippo Makunouchi, this former delinquent eventually transformed into the boxer's most dedicated supporter. Though he initially hid his growing admiration behind a tough, pompadour-wearing persona, he eventually transitioned from a foe into a loyal, comedic friend. As a mainstay of the Makunouchi Fishing Boat crew, he famously cheered at every match wearing handmade headbands before pursuing a new career as a manga artist.