Conquer America, Start with a Boxing Champion

Digomez

As Lorenzo Aragon defeated his opponent Fernando in the semi-finals with a score of 32:14 and secured another Olympic spot, the time for the finals was gradually approaching.

Before the final, there was a discussion about who would be the American super middleweight champion, Link or Aragorn. This discussion had not stopped since Link defeated Rock Peters.

Online, in newspapers and in the mouths of ordinary citizens, everyone who follows the game is debating this issue.

Some people support Link to win, but do not think he can KO Aragorn. If he insists on KO, Aragorn will definitely be the final winner in this game.

For example, Doug Fisher, editor-in-chief of "Boxing Ring" magazine and a senior sports commentator who served as the host of HBO's boxing program from 1994 to 2002, wanted to tell reporters in an interview.

He believes that Link is very likely to lose if he is obsessed with KO.

In the last game, there were only 12 seconds left in the match between Link and Peters. If his offensive rhythm was a few seconds slower, or Peters persisted for a while longer, he would not be able to win with a KO.

And Aragorn is a more difficult opponent than Peters. His physique, resistance to blows, and defensive abilities are no worse than Peters.

Another important point is that Aragorn is more flexible than Peters, and his reaction speed and dodge speed are faster.

For example, in the previous game, Link used the back throw punch to attack Peters, which will not be effective in the game against Aragorn. This is a very disadvantageous place for Link's game.

In addition, Aragorn has participated in two world championship boxing matches and one Olympic Games. He has richer competition experience than Peters and more than Link.

Especially in the 86 amateur games Aragon participated in, he never lost a single game in the last 50 games, and in 70% of the games, he scored more than 30 points.

It can be said that Aragorn is the best of the best.

If Link chooses to compete with Aragorn by scoring, he has a 50% chance of winning. If he insists on winning the game by KO, the probability of winning is less than 10%.

Doug Fisher suggested that Link use tactics flexibly and not be obsessed with KOs.

In addition to Doug Fisher, experts and opinion leaders in North American boxing have expressed their opinions on this matter. Some people are optimistic about Link and think he can continue to set records. Some people are more optimistic about Aragorn and think he can win by points.

There was endless debate between the two parties about who would win and who would lose, and how to win.

For a time, this originally inconspicuous Olympic qualifying game became one of the most popular sports news in Europe and the United States in recent times, even more popular than the news that the Celtics won the NBA championship trophy for the 17th time.

On the day of the final, more than 200 reporters from various countries came to the Havana Social, Cultural and Sports Center. This number far exceeded the expectations of the Cuban government. It is said that dozens of reporters failed to pass the Cuban customs inspection due to lack of preparation and were detained. Detained at the airport and port, unable to arrive at the venue on time.

In addition, on the first day of the final, all 12,427 tickets for the main stadium of the Social, Cultural and Sports Center were sold out. Many citizens and European and American tourists asked the Havana government to change the competition venue to the larger Havana University Gym because they could not buy tickets.

This request was officially rejected by Havana, but the Havana government stated that it would open up surrounding venues and add more than 3,000 seats.

Therefore, on the day of the game, pedestrians and vehicles merged into the cultural and sports center square.

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"Look, there are so many people. Are they all here to see Link boxing?"

"Selena, don't be so rude, call me brother."

"I won't call him brother!"

Tourist Selena Gomez wrinkled her nose, pointed her camera at the dense crowd in the square, and took several photos. She turned back to the tall lady behind her and said, "So Catherine, we flew here from New York. Just to watch a boxing match?"

The black-haired lady named Catherine flicked her forehead with her finger, "Aren't you the one who came here? You said you wanted to go on vacation after filming. We gave you several locations. You chose this place. Why is it weird? us?"

"I'm talking about Miami. Well, it's all Link's fault. He's running around all day and even came to Cuba to box."

Selina pouted her little mouth unhappily and frowned her thin eyebrows and said, "Catherine, has Link ever practiced boxing before? Why didn't I know?"

"No!"

"Then how did he become a boxer and prepare to participate in the Olympics? I heard that the boxers who can participate in the Olympics are very, very powerful, and they are the most powerful people on all continents."

"I have no idea."

"Why don't you know anything? Catherine, you are a bit of a failure as a mother."

Selena raised her little face, pointed her chin with her finger, and joked playfully.

Boom!

The woman named Catherine reached out and flicked her head again.

Selena covered her head and stared at her angrily, feeling very dissatisfied. Why were her mother and aunt over 170 centimeters tall? Even that bastard Link was 186 centimeters tall. Why was she only 165 centimeters tall? So unfair.

"Okay, I admit that I failed and didn't care enough about Link. But Link is doing well now. I don't need to care about him anymore. How about I care about you more in the future?"

The woman named Catherine ruffled her fluffy hair and smiled.

"Humph, it's not surprising!"

Selena said, slapping her hand away.

"Catherine, we got the tickets, we can go in."

An older woman came over with three tickets and shouted.

"Anna, how much is it?"

Selena ran forward and grabbed the ticket and asked.

"For $320, we bought it too late."

"320? So expensive? No, I will make sure to pay Link back when I see him. If he doesn't, I will beat him."

Selina took the ticket and rushed to the ticket gate angrily.

The two ladies shook their heads and followed.

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In the backstage lounge of the competition venue, Link put on his competition suit, walked to the rest area outside, and said to Taylor who was waiting there, "Don't worry about me, I'll be fine. Just sit on the stage and watch the competition."

"I heard that Lorenzo Aragon is very powerful, aren't you afraid?"

The lights in the lounge were bright. Taylor Swift stretched her calves and sat on a bench, looking at Link, who had a bare and strong back. She saw his strong chest muscles, clear abdominal muscles, sexy mermaid lines, and forbearance. I couldn't help but take a few more glances.

"Haven't you heard that I'm more powerful?"

Link tied his shoes and smiled.

"I heard it said that you had 21 KOs against your opponent in 21 fights. In the last fight, your jaw was bleeding. It was very difficult to deal with."

"That's right, how is Mr. Swift's condition? Will coming here to watch the game affect his treatment?"

"It's okay. The doctor said he was under too much stress. I don't know why he was so stressed because he works in a financial company."

Taylor shrugged, with an inexplicable smile on his face.

Link smiled softly. The pressure on the middle-aged man was certainly great.

"Link, it's time for a physical examination. How are you prepared?"

Morales shouted from outside the door.

"It'll be ready soon!"

Link replied and said to Taylor: "Go to the front and watch the game. Take care of your dad. I will go find you after the game."

"good!"

Taylor smiled slightly, kissed him on the face, and then left the lounge humming a song.

Link did a set of warm-up exercises in the lounge, his skin was slightly sweaty, and he followed Morales to the physical examination room and equipment inspection entrance to do pre-entry inspections.

In addition to the drug test before admission, another important test is to measure your weight.

Since the weight of the Olympic super middleweight is between 71-76 kilograms, Link had to lose nearly two kilograms before the competition. When he came to Havana, he did not dare to eat and drink too much. He ate bread and bread brought from the United States every day. water.

This time his weight was measured at 75.65 kilograms, and he almost failed to pass the test.

"Link, you've already got your spot in the Olympics, so don't be too nervous about this game, and don't pay too much attention to it. Play according to your original habits. If you can win, win. If you can't, it doesn't matter. There will be more next month. We still have a chance to win this game, remember, don’t get hurt.”

Coach Ed earnestly warned.

"I understand, you don't need to be too nervous."

Link looked at his face that had aged a few years and smiled.

"Link! Come on!"

"Link! Come on!"

Morales, Andrzej, and Andre Berto, several teammates who were acting as assistants, looked at him, waved their fists and shouted.

"come on!"

Link yelled back and waved his fist.

After the game equipment passed the inspection, Link, wearing a red game protective gear, strode out of the dark passage with the coaches and assistants.

Boom~ The moment he walked out of the passage, waves of shouts like a mountain roar and a tsunami hit his eardrums from all directions.

"Aragorn! Come on!"

"Aragorn! Win!"

"Champion of Aragon!"

"Aragorn, kill that Yankee!"

Link was stunned for a second, and suddenly realized that this was not Miami, nor his home court, and the audience was not his supporters. This was a reversal.

He looked up at the densely packed audience, laughed, raised his fists and shouted amidst the loud noise,

"Link will win!"