Date of birth: August 27, 1973
Nationality: Japanese
Boxing style: Out Boxer, Counter-Puncher
Height: 5'7.5" (172.0 cm)
Reach: 69" (175.4 cm)
Weight: 126 lbs.
Weight class: Featherweight
Gym affiliation: Kawabara Gym
Specialty: Various counters, Speed Hell
Stance: Orthodox Stance, Detroit Style, Hitman Style (once)
Ichiro Miyata is best known for his speed and timing—he's the kind of out-boxer who makes boxing look like a puzzle he's already solved. His basic punches aren't particularly hard-hitting, but that's almost beside the point. What makes him dangerous is his mastery of counters, each one packed with knockout potential. For Ippo, Miyata represents the boxer he's always wanted to beat.
The guy grew up wanting to follow in his father's footsteps. Suzuki Miyata was a boxer until a jaw injury ended his career before he really got going, leaving his son to carry on the family legacy. That weight sits heavy on Miyata—he doesn't mess around in the gym, and he's completely bought into his dad's philosophy that technique beats raw power every time.
Fans often note that you barely ever see him smile. Not because he's naturally grim, but because he's internalized this rule for himself: no smiling until he wins. It's that kind of single-minded focus that defines him.
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