 If you liked
Attack No.1
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 ...then you might like
Ashita no Joe
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Both these titles were made at the end of the 60ties/begininng of the 70ties. They show the protagonist's career from humble beginnings to the world top of their respective disciplines in a continuous storyline. Apart from sports, the story contains dramatic elements, is sometimes sidetracked and there is some romance. But the non sports elements greatly enrich the story and add to the character development of the protagonists.
Actually, in the field of characterization and character development, I regard Ashita no Joe as my personal reference, to which I compare other titles. Attack No 1 may not be as good in that regard (I know of
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