Domination in America, Starting from being a Boxing Champion-Chapter 837 - 605: The Song Ends, But The People Remain

In October, after his father-in-law was successfully elected, Link continued his boxing training.

In November and December, he participated in two title defense matches in Tokyo and London, the first against IBF contender Deontay Wilder, and the second against British Heavyweight Boxing Champion Tyson Fury.

Maintaining his aggressive fighting style, Link won by KO against Deontay Wilder in the second round and Tyson Fury in the third round.

The two matches brought him nearly half a billion US Dollar in revenue. ƒrēenovelkiss.com

His professional record also reached an accumulation of 46 fights, 46 wins, and 46 KOs.

The day after the matches ended, Link was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, becoming the youngest person ever to receive this honor, acknowledging his influence in boxing and his outstanding contributions to promoting the sport.

By mid-December, Lionsgate Films released its 23rd movie of the year, "La La Land," which earned 1.74 million US Dollar at 5 cinemas in its first week, averaging 49,000 US Dollar per cinema per day – the best limited release performance of the year.

The film also received excellent reviews, with a media composite score of 92, an IMDb rating of 8.9, and a Rotten Tomatoes freshness rating of 100% in its opening week, slowly decreasing to 95% after the wide release.

"Time Magazine" commented 'Link and Emma Stone's soft singing and dancing are full of charm, and their performances are close to perfection.'

"Hollywood Reporter" remarked 'though the film is not 100% perfect, its style and individuality leave nothing to be criticized, and the movie is enchanting.'

With such positive reviews, in its second week, the film expanded to 3,136 cinemas, earning an opening week box office of 86.09 million US Dollar. By its ninth day of wide release, the North American box office exceeded 100 million; by its nineteenth day, it accumulated 203 million.

The overseas box office performance was even better, breaking 100 million in its first week and totaling 240 million after 20 days.

It was projected that "La La Land" would have a total box office around 600 million US Dollar.

This made it Lionsgate's fourth film of the year to exceed a 600 million total box office, following "Jumanji," "Suicide Squad," and the Halloween thriller "It," which earned a North American box office of 328 million, an overseas box office of 375 million, for a global total of 704 million US Dollar.

As "La La Land" crossed 200 million in North American box office, it brought Lionsgate's yearly box office total to 2.8 billion US Dollar, second only to Disney.

At the end of December, Lionsgate's last movie of the year "Manchester by the Sea" was released.

The film tells the story of janitor Chandler Lee, who becomes the legal guardian of his 16-year-old nephew, Patrick, after his brother's death. Chandler's life is forever changed as he must return to his hometown of Manchester to confront painful issues with his ex-wife, Randi.

Starring Casey Affleck, Michelle Williams, and others.

The film initially premiered in 4 cinemas in the United States, gradually earning 2.05 million US Dollar at the box office. In its third week, it expanded to 1,207 cinemas, earning 21.01 million US Dollar. It is projected that the North American box office will be around 50 million US Dollar, with an overseas box office of about 40 million US Dollar.

With a production budget of just 9 million US Dollar and an income ratio of merely 10:1, the film is considered a major box office success.

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By January 2017, Link's father-in-law took his oath of office.

Ivanka stepped down from her duties at Link's music company and at Lionsgate to work in Washington, and Link bought a villa there where Alexander, Cynthia, and little Margarita attended school.

On one hand, supporting Ivanka's work and on the other, ensuring greater security.

On the evening of January 8th, the 74th Golden Globes were held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles.

Lionsgate had 8 films nominated including "Joy's Struggle," "Arrival," "Hacksaw Ridge," "Fifty Shades of Grey," "Unbroken," "La La Land," "Room," and "Manchester by the Sea."

"La La Land" received 7 nominations including Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy, Best Director, Best Actor, and Actress in a Musical or Comedy, etc.; "Manchester by the Sea" received 5 nominations; "Hacksaw Ridge" received 3, with the other films receiving one or two each.

In the end, "La La Land" won all 7 of its nominations, claiming Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy, Best Director for Damien Chazelle, Best Actor for Link, Best Actress for Emma Stone, Best Screenplay for Damien Chazelle, Best Original Score, and Best Original Song.

Casey Affleck won Best Actor in a Drama for his outstanding performance in "Manchester by the Sea."

Brie Larson received Best Actress in a Drama for her performance in "Room."

Out of 14 awards at the Golden Globes, Lionsgate films won 9.

Link also won Best Actor at the Golden Globes after previously being awarded at the "world's three major film festivals."

On February 26th, the 89th Academy Awards took place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California. Lionsgate had 9 films nominated for the Oscars, securing 49 nominations.

"La La Land" received 14 nominations, including Best Picture, Director, Actor, and Actress, tying the historical record set by "Comet Beauty" in 1950 and "Titanic" in 1997, as the most nominated film in Oscars history.

"Arrival" received 8 nominations including Best Picture.

"Manchester by the Sea" and "Hacksaw Ridge" both received 6 nominations, while the other films were nominated for 1-3 awards each.