Hajime no Ippo: Boxer no Kobushi
English title: Fighting Spirit Special
Japanese title: はじめの一歩 THE FIGHTING! ボクサーの拳
Alternative titles: Hajime no Ippo Episode 76, The First Step Special, Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting Special, Hajime no Ippo Special
Type: Special
Source: Manga
Episodes: 1
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Mar 21, 2003
Duration: 23 min
Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older
Studios: Madhouse
Producers: VAP
Licensors: Discotek Media, Geneon Entertainment USA
Genres: Sports
Themes: Combat Sports
Demographics: Shounen

A special episode included in the DVDs. It tells the story of how Takamura started boxing.