Chapter 92: Encirclement and Suppression of Link

"Link, you succeeded."

The nanny van arrived at the game at Madison Garden Arena. Compared to the hundreds of people in the first game, there were more than 3,000 spectators sitting in the auditorium today.

The open space under the ring was crowded with hundreds of reporters. Not only reporters from the United States, but also journalists from Canadian, European, and Asian media, as well as cable TV stations such as HBO and FOX also sent reporters and cameramen to record Link. the match of.

Obviously, Link's previous talk has successfully attracted the attention of media around the world.

Simon Curtis also had to admire Link's ability to create news. With one mouth, he attracted more than 3,000 viewers and reporters from hundreds of media. His appeal was greater than that of an international superstar.

"Link, they all came to see your joke. Of course, you are so brave, this little battle will definitely not be a problem for you, right Link?"

Dinodua smiled evilly at Link.

Link shook his head. He had experienced big events like the qualifying rounds and the Olympic Games. To him, the scene in front of him was indeed a small battle, and it hardly put any pressure on him.

What he is most concerned about now is his opponent in the second game, Romanic Signard, a Puerto Rican boxer with an amateur record of 42 wins in 51 fights. His level is not bad. According to the data, his killer move is the uppercut. , once used uppercuts to KO three opponents in amateur competitions, which was more opponents than Link used uppercuts to KO.

"Link, this game is for you."

Tommy Brooks didn't know how to arrange tactics for Link. He used to coach boxers. He would tell the boxers the characteristics and weaknesses of the opponent, and then tell the boxers how to fight to win the game.

But when he met a boxer like Link, he didn't know how to guide him at all, because Link had already set the end time for himself before the game started. It could be a few seconds or tens of seconds. The time was too short to be used at all. tactics.

"Link, just hit hard. Your fists are heavy and fast. Romanic won't be able to catch your punches."

Coach Brooks said helplessly.

Link nodded and walked onto the ring with his fists raised.

The opponent also looked at him with fighting intent. Although he was very powerful, he was still a big stepping stone. If you could defeat him, you could pick up the 'Fragments of Honor' he left behind on the spot, and even get [Fame] and [Gold Coins]. 】【Title】【Experience】etc., just like playing a game.

The audience and reporters in the audience also stared at the boxing ring without blinking, fearing that the game would be over in a blink of an eye.

"Boxing!"

The referee announced the start of the game. Before Link could throw a punch, his opponent attacked him first and hit him with a tricky right uppercut on the chin.

Link secretly praised. The opponent's punch came unexpectedly. Regardless of the angle, speed, or timing, it was very good. Most people would probably be knocked down by a punch like this, but Link was not. For an average person, his speed and reflexes are faster than his opponents.

When his opponent punched, he quickly sidestepped and took advantage of his opponent's punch before he had time to defend. He hit the opponent's head with a swift right swing.

Bang!

The opponent's head jerked to the left, his body staggered two steps, and he fell to the ground with a thud.

Since there is no armor and only the cushioning of gloves, his punches are more ferocious and more lethal than those in amateur matches.

In amateur matches, he needs ten punches and a hundred punches to knock down his opponent, but in professional matches, sometimes only one punch is needed. This is why boxers who are good at heavy punches perform better in professional matches.

".3, 2, 1!"

The referee counted down the count, but the opponent failed to get up.

"Is it over again?"

There was a burst of exclamation from the audience. This game seemed to be won faster than the last one. Was Link too fierce?

"How many seconds?"

Dino asked looking at Simon who was wearing a watch.

"Less than 5 seconds!"

Simon praised.

The reporters in the audience were also holding their electronic watches. From the start of the game to the fall of Romanik, Link only took 4.82 seconds, almost a breath of time. It was so fast that it could be written into the Guinness Book of World Records. .

"Mr. Link Baker, congratulations on winning your second game. You are one step closer to becoming the world boxing champion."

Seeing Link step down, reporters once again swarmed around him, sending dozens of microphone recordings in front of him, and cameras also pointed their lenses at him.

"Thanks!"

Link responded politely.

"Mr. Link Baker, yesterday the Guardian reporter interviewed Mr. Calzaghe by phone. Mr. Calzaghe said that he announced that he would give up the gold belt because he wanted to focus on the light heavyweight competition. It was not because of you. Do you have any questions about this?" What do you think?"

asked the Guardian’s international correspondent.

"Whatever the reason, this is Mr. Calzaghe's freedom and we should understand and respect his choice."

Link said loudly.

"Mr. Link Baker, Mikkel Kessler, Lucian Bute, Andre Ward, Andre Dirrell, Carl French, Arthur Abraham and others during the interview , thinking that you are a talker and only in name only, they also said that they will beat you severely in the competition and teach you how to speak and be a low-key person. What do you think of this? "

A reporter from USA Today asked loudly.

Link smiled softly and said to the reporters' microphones and the cameras of several TV stations: "Teach me to be a low-key person? I don't understand why they hate me for being too high-profile, but I think that as a professional boxer, promoting boxing is the most important thing. Our responsibility is to be high-profile and box like Ali and Tyson, then boxing will become more popular. If everyone immerses themselves in boxing like them, growing up obscenely, they will be jealous when they see others high-profile.

I have nothing to say about such unambitious opponents. I will try my best to defeat them within 99 seconds, because the boxing world does not need them! "

"It became 99 seconds again?"

The reporters opened their mouths and looked at him in horror. This guy had offended everyone last time. According to normal practice, he should find a way to remedy the situation and ease the relationship between the two parties.

But he chose not to do so and continued to add fuel to the fire.

One person takes on the whole world.

Being so brave, is he really not afraid of being beaten to death?

"99 seconds?"

Dino twitched the corners of his eyes fiercely a few times, looked at Simon and said, "I heard that Link was stabbed before, but I still didn't believe it. This guy is usually very serious, how could anyone want to stab him? Now I understand, When he talks like this, even an outsider like me wants to stab him, let alone the person involved, it’s so arrogant.”

Simon also wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, tremblingly took out his cell phone from his trouser pocket, and called Franco to ask him to be prepared to increase public relations because Link was talking nonsense again.

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"Boss, Link said harsh words to reporters again."

In the audience, a man in a trench coat listened for a while, then took out his mobile phone and called the boss Greg Cohen and said.

"What did he say?"

Greg Cohen asked on the phone.

The man in the trench coat repeated Link's new declaration to Link.

Greg Cohen was speechless after listening for a while. This guy is too capable of causing trouble. If such a boxer is signed by the company, he will not need the company to spend money for promotion. His bad mouth is worth a hundred Ten million in publicity funds.

"How many rounds did this game last?"

"4.82 seconds?"

The man in the trench coat said.

"4.82 seconds?! Is his opponent a dummy? He can't even last 10 seconds?"

On the phone, Greg Cohen exclaimed.

The man in the trench coat also sighed in disbelief and talked about the match just now. It lasted less than 5 seconds and was described in just one sentence. The opponent punched Link and was knocked out by Link with one punch.

Greg Cohen scolded Schetter, "What do you think the probability is that he will defeat Mikkel and Andre Ward in 100 seconds?"

The man in the trench coat thought for a moment, "I don't know if he can do it, but I feel that he is very powerful. His strength is much higher than that of boxers of the same level. Andre Ward is probably not his opponent."

"Damn it, how could this bastard grow up so fast?"

Greg Cohen cursed angrily. In the previous Golden Gloves Championship, the strength Link showed was roughly at the level of a super middleweight A-level boxer.

When it came to the Americas, he unexpectedly defeated Peters and Aragon in Class A.

Playing in the Olympics, his strength seems to have taken another step forward, surpassing S level.

This guy's potential is too great.

"This guy is a dangerous person. If he is allowed to develop, it will harm the interests of the company. It is best to keep him in our hands. Go and investigate the cooperation between Link and Dynasty Promotion to see if there is any conflict between them.

For example, Franco originally promised to move the company to Miami, but failed to do so. Link must be somewhat dissatisfied and will try to amplify his dissatisfaction with Franco. We will then find ways to poach him. "

"I see."

The man in the trench coat nodded and hung up the phone.

In the office of the president of the top promotion company in Las Vegas, Greg Cohen hung up the phone and sighed deeply.

Looking at Top Promotions President Bob Arum across from him, he said apologetically, "Bob, I didn't handle Link's matter well, but I will find a way to remedy the situation and try to eliminate the threat of Link."

President Bob Arum, who looked like Churchill, had a slicked back hair and a cigar in his hand. He said with a smile: "Gray, there is no need to apologize. Link has great potential, but he is also a newcomer. You don't have to be too confident." In the heart."

Greg Cohen shook his head and said: "Bob, I have a very bad feeling about Link. Not only is he powerful, he is also very good at making trouble. The first time I negotiated face-to-face with him, he was just an unknown person. A famous boxer, in just over two months, he became an Olympic champion, a boxing star, and worth tens of millions.

If this situation continues, his popularity and appeal in the future will not be lower than those of Mayweather and De La Hoya, and his ability to attract money will not be worse than those two, which will definitely affect our company's business in the future. "

Bob Arum frowned as he listened, stared at the slowly burning cigar, coughed slightly, and asked, "Then what are you going to do?"

Greg Cohen tapped his fingers on the back of his hand, thought for a while and said: "I have studied Link for a long time and found that he is a very proud and arrogant person, and also a person who pursues perfection. This kind of person is difficult to deal with, but he also has weaknesses. , he cannot accept failure, like a sharp sword that cannot be broken once. He should promote a match with a top boxer as soon as possible so that he can experience a failure.

In the super middleweight division, we can arrange Joe Calzaghe, Mikkel Kessler, Andre Ward and others to surround him. These people are all strong, and someone can definitely beat him.

If that doesn't work, there are Chris Byrd, Hashim Rahman, and James Toney. Link has publicly challenged them. Arranging them to compete with Link will definitely beat Link.

As long as Link is defeated once, he will be like Tyson, and it will be difficult for him to cheer up again. At that time, we can choose to sign him or completely suppress him. The right to dispose is in our hands. "

Greg Cohen opened his fingers and made a grabbing gesture.

Bob Arum narrowed his eyes, "Go and do your work. When I have time, I will also talk to Old Duval and congratulate him on having a successor. Haha, this time, Little Duval's vision is indeed more accurate than everyone else. "

Greg Cohen's eyes flashed with dissatisfaction, and he said goodbye and left the office.