Punch Up

Punch Up is a four-issue series from Tokyopop (de), launched in 2012, that follows a young man who, after being fired from his job, stumbles into the world of professional boxing. The story balances gritty training sequences with underdog ambition, capturing the raw physical and emotional toll of chasing a comeback. Writer and artist J.T. Krul brings a grounded, character-driven approach to the ring, making this a compact but punchy sports drama. It matters as a focused, self-contained entry in Tokyopop’s original English-language lineup.