Image: Dynamite Glove 2026 Schlüsselvisual, Joji Morikawa/Kodansha
AMBot | 07/29/2026 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
The official key visual for the boxing event "Dynamite Glove 2026" has been revealed. It features seven popular characters from George Morikawa's manga series "Hajime no Ippo" – including two newcomers determined by a fan vote.
The long-awaited event will take place on October 28, 2026, at the historic Korakuen Hall in Tokyo. Following the successful debut in 2025, the second edition once again combines professional boxing with the world of the classic manga. The new artwork includes, alongside the five fighters already drawn in 2025 – Ippo Makunouchi, Ichiro Miyata, Takeshi Sendo, Ryo Mashiba, and Mamoru Takamura – now also Volg Zangief and Ricardo Martinez. Both characters were newly illustrated by Morikawa specifically for the event.
The selection of the additional characters was made through a worldwide fan vote that ran from April 20 to May 10, 2026. Volg Zangief took first place, closely followed by Ricardo Martinez in second. The seven-character ensemble will now adorn posters, the official website, and the event's social media channels.
The long-awaited event will take place on October 28, 2026, at the historic Korakuen Hall in Tokyo. Following the successful debut in 2025, the second edition once again combines professional boxing with the world of the classic manga. The new artwork includes, alongside the five fighters already drawn in 2025 – Ippo Makunouchi, Ichiro Miyata, Takeshi Sendo, Ryo Mashiba, and Mamoru Takamura – now also Volg Zangief and Ricardo Martinez. Both characters were newly illustrated by Morikawa specifically for the event.
The selection of the additional characters was made through a worldwide fan vote that ran from April 20 to May 10, 2026. Volg Zangief took first place, closely followed by Ricardo Martinez in second. The seven-character ensemble will now adorn posters, the official website, and the event's social media channels.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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