Character profile

Tooru Rikiishi

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Rikiishi Tohru

Biography

Tooru Rikiishi is a welterweight boxer associated with the Shiraki Gym who uses orthodox and brawling stances. He first meets Joe in juvenile detention, where Rikiishi is serving time after violently attacking an audience member who accused him of benefiting from a fixed match.

Story spoilers

Joe challenges Rikiishi during their first encounter and is knocked out with one punch, helping ignite Joe's determination to take boxing seriously. Rikiishi later dies immediately after their rematch, with his injuries and extreme weight-loss regimen taking a fatal toll.

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