#HajimenoIppo ch969: this is... unexpected. #manga 

I guess the coronation will have to wait at least one more chapter.
Saeki may have learned the timing and angle of Itagaki's punches, but
it's Itagaki's match to lose.

Speaking of losing, it looks like Ippo's punching power has won over
Itagaki's speed ironically. Without knowing it, Ippo's defeating him
in Itagaki's little secret race to see who can beat Saeki faster.
Though hopefully the only thing he's concentrating on is the match.
This will be a huge collapse if he loses this match now.