What is the Final Weapon? is Round 1058 of Jōji Morikawa's Hajime no Ippo manga series.
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- Title Page Character(s): Alfredo González, Ippo Makunouchi, Genji Kamogawa
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Kamogawa yells out to Ippo to think about where he is now, grit his teeth, tighten his sides, put up his guard, dig in his legs, and stand strong. Ippo realises that he is at the range he is best at as he steps back a bit and enters the stance of the Brawling Style. Alfredo does the same, signalling a face-off at the centre of the ring. As the audience state their confusion as to why Alfredo agreed to fight on Ippo's terms, Alfredo's coach understands why they're confused, as Alfredo has lost his temper, he rage is in control now. Kamogawa doesn't know why Alfredo decided to fight it out as well, wondering if Ippo won the opportunity due to his perseverance or if it is a trap, but now Ippo has a glimmer of hope, so the situation has changed. He notes how Ippo doesn't have to use the Dempsey Roll at close range and can just use his usual boxing, tapping into everything he has, and rely on his courage. Ippo thinks of all the training he did with Kamogawa, and that he has to be the one to make the first move. Ippo wants to see how effective he is against the world, deeming it his challenge.