Character profile

Joe Yabuki

矢吹丈

Aniki

Biography

Joe Yabuki is a rough, quick-tempered delinquent shaped by a childhood spent moving through orphanages and institutions. A natural bantamweight boxer with tremendous punching power, endurance, and fighting spirit, he specializes in the cross counter and No Guard stance.

Story spoilers

As Joe's career progresses, he learns to value the friends and rivals around him and develops stronger defensive technique after his fight with Rikiishi.

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