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Domination in America, Starting from being a Boxing Champion-Chapter 642 - 465: Boxing Match Begins_2
Continuing to question Link about the rumor in the boxing world of using ruthless tactics against him, trading blow for blow, how does he view this method, and is he worried?
Link said he wasn't worried, no matter what tactics or methods, they all require strength to back them up. In his view, currently in the Light Heavyweight division, there's hardly anyone worth fighting.
Wow!
As Link's voice and image were simultaneously broadcast on the four big screens at the venue, a gasp rose from the audience.
Wow!
Tiffany couldn't help but cover her mouth; she didn't know which boxers were in the Light Heavyweight division, but hearing Link talk like that, she always felt he was very domineering.
When Link made that comment, the cameraman intentionally aimed the camera at Bernard Hopkins in the front row of the audience. He was Link's next opponent, and sitting next to him were De La Hoya and "Lights Out" James Toney.
Also present was Chad Dawson, the current IBF Light Heavyweight champion, and Nathan Cleverly, the current WBO champion, who were both watching the match.
Upon hearing what Link said, several champions showed signs of displeasure.
"These people are so ugly, compared to Link, they all look like monsters,"
Tiffany commented.
"Indeed, no one can compare to Link."
Eva nodded in agreement.
Tiffany secretly rolled her eyes; Eva was too immodest.
HBO host Steve Mandanda continued to ask Link if he wasn't worried about infuriating the other champions?
Link said he wasn't worried. If their anger made them fight harder in the match, he would be even happier.
"Wow, so domineering, brother-in-law, go for it!"
Tiffany exclaimed.
"What did Link say?"
"Look!"
Tiffany moved next to Eva, asking her to watch the live broadcast together.
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Las Vegas match venue.
"Boxing" magazine reporter interviewed Link about rumors that after becoming the WBA world champion, he wanted to unify the title with Chad Dawson and Nathan Cleverly but was rejected by both champions, asking if the rumor was true?
Link replied that this was consistent with the information he had received from his agency.
"American Express" reporter asked him if he faced both champions in a match, whether he was confident he could end the fight within two rounds, like when he defeated Belrut Shumenov.
Link said it might take even less time.
"Wow! Champion Link!"
"Link is the most powerful champion in the world."
"Go Link!"
Cheers erupted from the audience.
"This jerk is too arrogant."
Chad Dawson and Nathan Cleverly, with scowling faces, glared at Link. His fair skin was already unpopular in the boxing world, but him being handsome and arrogant made him even less popular.
"It looks like Link might be angry,"
De La Hoya said, stroking his chin while looking at the big screen.
"Angry? What does he have to be angry about?"
Bernard Hopkins asked.
"Originally Link planned to dominate the Light Heavyweight division in four matches or less. Because Chad Dawson and Nathan avoided the fights, now he has to fight an extra match. Of course, he would be angry,"
Hoyle stated.
"Four matches to dominate the Light Heavyweight division? Does this jerk think we're dead?"
Hopkins snarled, showing his white teeth on his dark face, clearly displeased.
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"Then you should put more effort into the fight, hit hard, and if you can defeat Link, I'll reward you with ten million,"
Hoyle said, raising a finger, very generously.
Hopkins gave him a dismissive look; if he could beat Link smoothly, a mere ten million was nothing. He was sure he could get forty to fifty million in appearance fees in a rematch against Link, maybe even more.
After all, Link was currently the most popular and influential boxer in the world, known as 'The Undefeated Champion,' 'The Invincible Champion,' 'Captain America,' almost a legendary man, just like Tyson before the 1990s.
If he could defeat him, the impact would be no less than when Douglas shockingly defeated Tyson.
"Bernard, how's your training going?"
James Toney asked.
"Very good! I feel stronger than ever,"
Hopkins confidently stated.
"That's great, I have videos of Link's daily training and sparring, watch them when you have time, try to figure out his moves to defeat him in the next match,"
Hoyle said, patting his shoulder.
Hopkins nodded, and he also requested to borrow Morales for a few days to, through sparring with Morales, further understand Link's strength.
Hoyle agreed, saying he would instruct Morales to fully cooperate, and even asked if he wanted to have a private match with Link first, which he could arrange.
Hopkins decisively refused.
Winning in private was unlikely, and losing could affect his mentality during the official match, so it was best not to confront Link before the match and save all his strength and tricks for the official fight.
Ding ding ding!
The event outside had ended, and the match was about to begin.
Link and his opponent, Clinton Woods, stood on the boxing ring, as the referee began to read the rules of the match, and then firmly signaled with his hand to start the match.
"Go Link!"
As this was in the United States, and his opponent was a British boxer, Link easily gained home advantage in this match. The over ten thousand spectators in the venue almost unanimously cheered for him.
Hopkins muttered to himself, feeling lucky. Fortunately, the venue for their match was set in Seoul, South Korea. If it had been within the United States, he would have lost to Link in terms of morale from the outset.