Domination in America, Starting from being a Boxing Champion-Chapter 905 - 642: One Million Dollar Bet_3

When Link, a rookie boxer, issued a statement challenging everyone, I think many media outlets would be happy to report on it. Boxing fans would continue to keep an eye on Link's upcoming matches—those who like him would hope he keeps winning, and those who hate him would look forward to him losing the next match.

As long as people are paying attention, Link's fame in the boxing ring will grow rapidly, and we can earn more money. Got it?"

Bob asked.

"Hah! Bob, your thoughts are too idealistic. Everything you're saying is based on the assumption that Link will win. What if he loses? What if he loses his next match? At that point, people will see him as a publicity-hungry clown."

Hoyle said.

Shawn Gibbons shared the same sentiment.

If Link can keep winning, things might develop as Link and Bob Arum have predicted. With every victory, Link would rise to become one of the top-tier fighters in the boxing ring. By then, Link, the company, and even his agent would all be making money.

But there are no eternal champions in the boxing ring. The reason Link managed to win so easily in ten consecutive matches in Asia is that the boxers in Asia aren't that strong—Middleweight's top-ranked Shinsoji Temple is only ranked 28th within the WBA organization.

Once Link enters the Western boxing ring, his future matches will undoubtedly become more challenging. At that point, forget about knocking everyone out in one round; it'll be hard even to keep winning.

So compared to Link's risky strategy, he advocated for a more steady and grounded approach to development.

With Link's skills and potential, taking it slow could lead him to become a World Boxing Champion in two or three years.

The aggressive tactics Link is pursuing are likely to destroy this promising talent. If that happens, the company's investment would be wasted.

Bob Arum waved his hand. "You need to have confidence in Link's abilities. In the high-level amateur matches of the Olympics, he was able to knock out his opponent in the final. With skill like that, could his abilities be poor? In ten matches at the WBA Asia Zone, he won all of them within 30 seconds. He absolutely has the skill of a World Boxing Champion.

Even if he doesn't manage to win in one round against Hopkins, it wouldn't matter—after all, the opponent is Hopkins."

Besides, Link is a smart guy, an incredibly smart guy. He knows his own abilities, knows what he wants, and has a clear vision for the future. He's not someone an ordinary boxer can compare to.

Last year, at the World Championship in Bangkok, he caught the attention of several major promotional companies. They offered $1 million US Dollars to sign him, but he rejected them outright and countered with $2 million.

Hoyle, if it were you, would you dare do that?"

Bob Arum questioned him.

Hoyle sneered. At the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, he won a lightweight Gold Medal. Bob Arum approached him, offering to sign him and promising to cultivate him into a top-tier boxer.

Since a top-tier promotional company is the pinnacle of the industry, being noticed by Bob Arum was a stroke of luck.

Hoyle didn't think it over much at the time; he eagerly agreed, signing for a mere $200,000.

Now, hearing that a top-tier promotional company offered a check for $1 million to sign Link and was rejected, Hoyle suddenly felt he had been too naive and gullible at the time. He even admired Link's composure at that moment.

"Hoyle, you wouldn't dare do that because you were afraid of losing the opportunity. But Link dared because he has extraordinary confidence in himself."

Bob Arum continued, "After a year of dormancy, Link returned to the Olympic stage, winning five consecutive matches. In front of the major promotional companies, he showcased his superb boxing techniques, powerful punches, incredible defensive abilities, and his jaw-dropping Sneak Punch finisher.

Faced with such a potential-laden boxer, can there be any promotional company that wouldn't be interested?

No one.

Link knows this, too. He's like a fisherman, treating the Olympics as his fishpond, using his own skills as bait to make us scramble to hook him.

Do you think someone like this would impulsively make such a risky decision?

No! The reason he dares to act this way is again because of his immense confidence in his own abilities."

Bob Arum sighed, "A smart, bold, ambitious, and driven person like him—even if he weren't a boxer—would still excel in other fields. That's why I'm increasingly convinced that spending large sums to sign him is an exceptionally correct decision."

Shawn Gibbons nodded thoughtfully, "Then I'll reach out to the media now and release a statement to hype this up."

"Release it not only to the media but also to Hopkins, Hoyle—well, Hoyle's here—Shane Mosley, Felix Trinidad, Jermaine Taylor, and the others. Inform them and have them respond strongly. Say, for example, that if they meet Link, they'll teach him a harsh lesson and make him stop bragging. The stronger the response, the better."

Bob Arum instructed.

"Got it. I'll take care of it."

Shawn Gibbons stood up and left.

Hoyle smirked, "Aren't you worried all this hype around Link will create too much pressure, and your investment in him will be wasted?"

"Not at all! Link is stronger than you think."

Bob Arum replied.

Hoyle snorted, stood up, and said he was going back to practice boxing—in hopes of defeating Link in one round when they next face off, to show him the power of a top-tier World Boxing Champion.

Bob Arum shook his head, doubting Hoyle could achieve that. Hopkins might have a chance.

——

In the high-rise apartment at Chenxi Building in East District, Capital City, Link cleaned up the dining table and once again heard the sound of the doorbell outside. He opened the door, and there stood Lin Zhilin, dressed in a white one-shoulder dress, gracefully posed at the doorway. Her long black hair cascaded down her shoulders, and her exquisitely beautiful face wore a sweet smile.

With the breeze in the corridor, the fragrance on her became more prominent.

"I came over right after work. I'm not late, am I?"

"Nope! Right on time!"

Link took her hand and led her inside.