Fighting Spirit (2000)

Fighting Spirit follows the story of Makunouchi Ippo, a shy high school student who is constantly bullied. One day, he is saved by a professional boxer and inspired to take up boxing himself. With an immense passion for the sport, Ippo joins a boxing gym and begins his journey to become a champion. Along the way, he faces numerous challenges, both inside and outside the ring, as he strives to prove himself and overcome his own limits.