Eiji Date

Approaching thirty, this veteran pugilist serves as a profound inspiration to Ippo Makunouchi. After suffering a devastating knockout loss to the legendary Ricardo Martinez, which left him with a permanent nasal scar, he initially retired to focus on his marriage to Aiko. However, driven by a natural fighting instinct and his wife's support, he returned to the ring. Renowned for his immense power, he utilizes his signature "Heartbreak Shot" to paralyze opponents during high-stakes battles.