Tomorrow's Joe 2: The Movie
Six months have passed since the tragic accident during Joe and Rikiishi's fight. Though Joe believes he has moved past Rikiishi's death, he decides to return to boxing. His comeback is strong, with five consecutive KOs from body blows. The boxing commission, hoping to see him fail, grants him a shot at the national title. The champion, Tiger Ozaki, exploits Joe's hesitation-haunted by Rikiishi's fate, Joe refuses to strike at the face. Ozaki pressures him until Joe's corner throws in the towel. Determined to help Joe recover, Youko-his love interest and owner of the gym where Rikiishi once trained-brings in Carlos Rivera, a world-ranked Venezuelan boxer, to guide Joe back into form. With Rivera's help, Joe begins rebuilding his career, aiming for regional and eventually world recognition.
