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Overall, "The Master vs. the Boxer" serves as a polarizing bridge between the Raitai Tournament and the final arc of the season, successfully establishing Alai Jr. as a legitimate, albeit controversial, threat to the established order.

Following the tournament, Alai Jr. seeks to establish himself as a superior man to Baki Hanma both in and out of the ring. He begins by proposing marriage to , Baki's girlfriend, leaving her stunned. To prove his combat dominance, he subsequently challenges two of Japan's most revered martial arts masters: the aikido expert Gouki Shibukawa and the karate master Doppo Orochi . Key Highlights BAKI.S03E09.The.Master.vs.the.Boxer (1).1080.mp4

“This episode does harm to the show... there is a boxer who beats up really really strong masters of martial arts as if they were amateurs... the powerlevel of this character makes 0 sense.” IMDb Overall, "The Master vs

High; introduces a direct romantic rival for Baki for the first time. Following the tournament, Alai Jr

The episode concludes with Alai Jr. interrupting Baki and Kozue to boldly declare his intention to marry her. Baki's surprisingly passive response—leaving the choice entirely to Kozue—creates a unique psychological tension that sets the stage for their future confrontation. Critical Reception