# WebtoonLib — The Boxer #120

## Series
- title: The Boxer
- slug: the-boxer-b6cb3a

## Chapter
- number: 120
- release_date: 2025-03-13

### Summary
While the overarching narrative builds towards a final, philosophical confrontation between the enigmatic "J" and the manipulative Coach K for the soul of boxing prodigy Yu, the immediate focus shifts to the consequences of the champion's destructive path. The narrative is now delving into the backstory of Ryu Baeksan, one of Yu's former opponents previously nicknamed "albino bakugo" by fans. Reader commentary reveals that this exploration centers on a traumatic past, highlighting a recurring theme of family dysfunction and "daddy issues" among the manhwa's fighters. Ryu appears alongside another character named Jean Pierre, and their re-emergence has sparked speculation about a future, "ill-fated" confrontation with Yu's rival, Jay. This development suggests the story is pausing its central conflict to examine the trail of trauma left by Yu, giving depth to the "victims" he defeated on his way to becoming an inhuman champion.
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- summary_verification: unverified

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
While the overarching narrative builds towards a final, philosophical confrontation between the enigmatic "J" and the manipulative Coach K for the soul of boxing prodigy Yu, the immediate focus shifts to the consequences of the champion's destructive path.

### Spoiler summary
While the overarching narrative builds towards a final, philosophical confrontation between the enigmatic "J" and the manipulative Coach K for the soul of boxing prodigy Yu, the immediate focus shifts to the consequences of the champion's destructive path. The narrative is now delving into the backstory of Ryu Baeksan, one of Yu's former opponents previously nicknamed "albino bakugo" by fans. Reader commentary reveals that this exploration centers on a traumatic past, highlighting a recurring theme of family dysfunction and "daddy issues" among the manhwa's fighters. Ryu appears alongside another character named Jean Pierre, and their re-emergence has sparked speculation about a future, "ill-fated" confrontation with Yu's rival, Jay. This development suggests the story is pausing its central conflict to examine the trail of trauma left by Yu, giving depth to the "victims" he defeated on his way to becoming an inhuman champion.

## Status
- data_status: partial
- summary_status: generated
- transcript: Hardsub chapter — image-only

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — The Boxer #120](/series/the-boxer-b6cb3a/chapter-120)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/the-boxer-b6cb3a

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