Ryo Mashiba

Ryo Mashiba. Ippo's opponent in the East Japan Rookie King final, and later Japanese junior lightweight champion. Fights hitman style, built on the flicker jab and a close-range chopping right. Dark and dangerous in the ring, and fiercely protective of his sister Kumi, the only family he has left since their parents died. Tall, gaunt, long arms. Edited far more than his fan-favourite standing suggests. 6.6M views across 140 tracked edits. Menacing, cold, grey. Suits villain and fight edits.