Across America, Starting with the Boxing Champion

Chapter 30: The gnawing from the boxing champions

 “I seem to have forgotten something, something very important.”

After a busy first day of the finals, the more tense day of the finals ushered in. When Link walked into the finals at noon, looking at the American Airlines Arena, he always felt that he had forgotten something, but recently I'm too busy, there are too many things in my mind, and I can't remember them all at once.

While walking, he thought about it for a while, but he really didn't think about it. He simply put the incident behind him, stopped thinking about it more, and focused on the game in front of him.

"Link, there are a lot of news on the Internet now, saying that you faked punches. The previous 16 matches were all fake. When you get to the competition site, reporters will definitely ask about it. You have to be prepared."

West frowned with gray brows and said worriedly.

When we first met, West didn't look that old. Because he was too busy during this period, the old man's white beard and white hair all sprouted out. He looked at least ten years older.

“West, don’t worry, leave everything to me, I can handle it.”

Link smiled nonchalantly.

 Mario looked at him with strange eyes from behind. How could this guy be so relaxed? Doesn't he know how big the doubts are on the Internet?

He didn't sleep last night and spent the whole night browsing the boxing forum just to see what everyone thought of Link. He found that most people in the forum were questioning Link's fake punches, saying that all 16 KOs were fake and were a boxing promotion. According to the company's methods, they want to create a boxing star, and Link is the chosen one. Link may have some strength, but he cannot be that powerful.

 As a member of Link's team, Mario also knew that Link's results were not fake, but seeing someone scolding Link made him feel inexplicably happy.

“Hey, Link, you probably don’t know how many people on the Internet are saying that you have fake punches, right?”

Mario pushed aside Reggie and walked behind Link, preparing to put some pressure on Link and want to see Link's reaction. He grinned and said in an exaggerated tone, "A lot, a lot, you know? Front center Heavyweight WBC-WBA-IBF boxing champion Bernard Hopkins, former WBA heavyweight boxing champion Chris Bird, Hashim Rahman, James Toney, giant Valuev and so on.

They all publicly stated that even if they were in their heyday, they would not be able to win by KO in amateur competitions. If they say that your punches are heavier than they imagined, hey, that is to say that you are fake. Do you understand?

By the way, there is also Roy Jones Jr. Roy Jones Jr. said that if it is true, your achievements may be greater than Ali and Tyson in the future, but the prerequisite must be true. Link, how do you feel hearing this? "

 “Where did you see the news? Why didn’t I see it?” Reggie asked.

“There are many posts like this on the Yahoo boxing forum, which are very, very interesting. I recommend you to read them.” Mario stared at Link’s face and smiled.

"Shet! They are talking nonsense. Link's results are all real and not fraudulent. The Amateur Boxing Association has also come forward to explain. Why don't they believe it?" Reggie asked dissatisfied.

 Mario ignored him and smiled at Link: "Hey! Link, why don't you say anything? How are you feeling?"

Link looked him over, raised his lips and smiled, "Mario, if you succeed one day in the future and you want to know how powerful you are, you don't have to ask others. Think about who your opponents are. If your opponents are very powerful It’s very powerful, which means you are truly successful.

I am just an amateur boxer, but I have been jointly attacked by several boxing champions and boxing stars. It seems that I have really succeeded and become a person that even boxing champions must treat with caution. This is an encouragement. I Very excited. "

"excited?"

Mario looked at Link dumbfounded. When others scolded him, did he take it as encouragement? Still excited? Is there something wrong with this guy's brain?

“That’s so good!” Reggie took out his cell phone and wrote down Link’s words in his notepad.

Mario rolled his eyes. After reading last night's news, he figured out that there was no problem with him or the world. It was Reggie, West, and Link's fans who had problems. They were all infected by something called 'Link's' poison.

Link came to the lounge, put on his competition equipment, and strode into the competition venue. When he walked out of the tunnel, a large group of reporters gathered from all sides. There were hundreds of people, blocking the exit tightly and scrambling for it. They squeezed into the first row, rushed to hand over the microphone, and asked Link one tricky question after another.

"Mr. Link Baker, I am a reporter from "American Express". Someone reported that you cheated in the game and suggested that the Amateur Boxing Association investigate strictly. What is your response?"

“Mr. Link Baker, some people think that there are problems with your first 16 games and your results and qualifications should be cancelled. What explanation do you have for this?”

"Mr. Link Baker, former middleweight boxing champion Bernard Hopkins said that if your opponent is him, he can KO you in one round. He believes that your strength has been exaggerated by the media, and It’s not true. Will you compete with him in the ring?”

 The reporters put the microphone to his mouth as if to feed him ice cream.

Link took a step back, waved his hand, pointed at several reporters who asked questions and said: "I don't like the way you ask questions. I don't like it very much. When interviewing me, please don't use unprofessional words like someone, someone or netizens." Vocabulary, I want to hear a real name, a person who can take legal responsibility;

And you, Mr. reporter from the "Washington Daily News", you are talking about Bernard Hopkins, he is the former middleweight champion, right? If he still had a gold belt, I would be willing to fight him, but he doesn't have any titles now, so I don't think there is a need to fight him. "

After hearing what Link said, the reporter quickly changed the form of the question. A reporter from "American Express" said loudly: "Mr. Linkback, in your match with Anderzej yesterday, many people thought that you could KO Anderzej in one round. Jay won, why did you fight until the ninth round? Our newspaper office received a report call, and the person claimed that you had illegal transactions in private. Is this true? "

After the reporter from "American Express" asked, other reporters held recorders and stretched out their arms from a distance. They looked at him expectantly and said, "Mr. Reporter, I feel helpless about your question because you are doing the interview." I have never done any homework before, and I have no idea what the meaning of amateur competition is, and I don’t know what the difference is between amateur competition and professional competition. I am here to tell you that professional competitions focus on the results and who wins the boxing championship and gold belt. .

 The purpose of the Golden Gloves Championship organized by the Amateur Boxing Association is to strengthen exchanges and exchanges among young boxers, learn from each other and make progress together.

 The reason why I came to participate in the Golden Gloves Championship is not only to win the championship, but also for another important purpose, which is to learn the techniques of my peers and accumulate competition experience.

I am a powerful boxer, and I often study boxing skills. I consider myself to have good boxing skills. I met Mr. Andrzej Fonfara, who is the most skilled among my peers. This is such a rare opportunity. How could I waste it? ?

If I hadn’t made a promise to the boxing fans in advance to win the opponent by KO, I would have even wanted to fight him for ten rounds. Mr. reporter, do you understand what I mean? "

The reporter nodded, "Mr. Baker, what you mean is that the match between you and Andrzej is not about the result, but about the process of the match, learning from each other, but if you are willing to KO him in one round, you can do it, right?" ?”

Link glanced at the other party and admired the other party's ability to dig holes. He would follow your instructions at first and then dig a hole for you. As long as you nod, it will be written on the news tomorrow, "Link admits that he can kill Ender in one turn." Zejie', netizens who don't know the truth take a look and realize that this is not an obvious admission of fake punching?

Link shook his head and had no intention of admitting or denying it. If he allowed others to discuss it, the topic would not end early. If there is a topic, there will be news. This is exactly the result he wants.

 (End of this chapter)