"I can do that! I know boxing, but I'm not sure how far I can get only knowing one thing. I feel like my best chance at helping everyone is to expand my horizons."

If there was one thing that Ippo was willing to do, it was to commit himself to learning. It was how he'd managed to get into boxing in the first place and it was what had propelled him through all of his fights until now. In this moment of determination, there was a bright fire in his eyes that made them seem almost like they were glowing before he fell into a deep, respectful bow.

"Whatever you can teach me, I'll give my all in learning, no matter how long it takes or how hard it gets, Sensei!"