Takeshi Sendo, an in-fighter profesional boxer featherweight which is known for its missile punch, a ¾ hook. The friendly rival of ippo, with whom he lost twice. 24 matches:22 wins,21k.o, 2 loses. Takeshi is an impulsive, intense and charismatic young man who lives with his grandmother helping her with the business.His mother died when he was born and his father died in a fire while saving a child. Takeshi always wanted to be strong and likes to face challenges, He defends the weak.