Domination in America, Starting from being a Boxing Champion-Chapter 909 - 644 Go Bob!

After Link boldly declared he would wager with "Boxing Ring" magazine, the domestic media sought him out to inquire about his thoughts. Rumor had it that he planned to defeat all middleweight boxers in one round—was it true? Did he have the confidence to do so?

Link's standard reply was that he was confident—it wasn't just empty talk. He promised to keep training hard and deliver his best performance in upcoming matches, fulfilling his commitment.

These reports stirred heated discussions within the country, drawing both criticism and praise. Most people expressed support for Link's actions.

Fans and boxing enthusiasts began to pay attention to Link's matches, eager to see if he could indeed knock out those formidable international boxers in one round. If he could truly achieve that, it'd be incredible.

The leaders of the National Sports Bureau also approached him over the matter, inquiring about his training situation while advising him to remain steady and avoid being flamboyant. He wasn't merely a boxer anymore—he was a representative figure among Huaxia athletes.

Embarrassing oneself in a match would have a negative impact.

Link stated he would compete wholeheartedly, aiming to bring glory to Huaxia's athletes and not disgrace them.

Additionally, leaders from CCTV reached out to him, inquiring about the boxing matches. They seemed interested in purchasing the broadcasting rights for Link's bouts, but their hesitation left Link unsure of their intentions even after lengthy discussions.

After dealing with the media, Link shifted his focus entirely to boxing training.

To enhance his training regimen, he purchased a property with excellent surroundings near Dayang Mountain Forest Park in the north, renovating it into a boxing training center. The property spanned over 500 square meters and included a small building. The purchase and renovations cost him over 6 million yuan.

He also spent money hiring several training partners, physiotherapists, and nutritionists to assist with his regimen.

Compared to Muscle Beach, the environment and facilities here were relatively inferior, but it had the advantage of quietness, free from distractions during training.

After focusing entirely on training for some time, Link's maximum explosive power for his right fist reached 900 pounds, and his left fist reached 720 pounds—an increase of dozens of pounds compared to his June test, which showed his recent training results had been effective.

In mid-November, under top-tier promotion arrangements, he flew to Melbourne, Australia, to participate in an organized ranking match against WBA Oceania Middleweight Boxing King Robert Allen.

The opponent was a veteran who had fought Bernard Hopkins twice in 1998, vying for the IBF Middleweight World Champion Golden Belt.

The first match ended without a result, and he lost the second one to Hopkins. This year, he was 32 years old, standing 182 cm tall with a reach of 182 cm. His professional record included 31 fights, 27 wins, and 4 losses.

His punches carried significant weight, and he specialized in offense, making him a decent-level middleweight boxer.

The match was held at John Kane Arena in Melbourne city—a moderately-sized indoor venue often hosting snooker championships, concerts, boxing, and other events, with a seating capacity of 12,000.

Robert Allen was a local Melbourne figure with a reasonable reputation, while Link's fame had spread to Australia following the recent media hype.

The arena audience seats were filled to capacity that day, with many faces of Chinese origin. They held up Link's posters—some featuring singers, others boxing-themed—using these methods to support him.

The scene also drew some media reporters and TV channel cameras to cover the event.

Once the match began, opponent Robert Allen grinned and told Link he wouldn't go down easily. He also threatened to use his Iron Fist to beat Link relentlessly and send him back where he came from.

Link raised his fists and calmly sized up his opponent, ignoring the provocations.

As the referee signaled the start of the match, Link lifted his arms. But before he could strike, Robert Allen immediately retreated two steps, raising his fists high to protect his head with strict defense.

Robert Allen's coach shouted from below to tighten up defense and be wary of Link's Rear Hook Punch.

It was evident that the opponent had studied Link's match footage and strategy, aiming to use a cautious approach to endure the first round.

Link paid no mind to the opponent's evasive maneuvers. Relying on his superior speed, he quickly closed in and continuously landed blows on the opponent's body.

The opponent, adept in offense but weak in defense, ended up with a sloppy defense.

At the 24-second mark of the first round, Link seized the opening as Allen guarded his head, delivering a ferocious Liver Blow Punch that struck precisely at the opponent's left rib. With over 800 pounds of punching force, it hammered solidly onto Allen's ribcage.

Robert Allen grunted painfully and staggered backward while clutching his left rib. Seizing the moment, Link followed up with a Left Swing Punch that hit the opponent square on the forehead, knocking him cleanly to the ground.

A burst of astonished cries erupted from the audience, while Link's fans cheered ecstatically.

The referee rushed over to stop the match. After checking on Allen's condition, the referee declared Link the victor.

The match lasted 32 seconds.

Link's professional record now stood at 11 fights, 11 wins, all victories through KOs.

He also claimed the International Boxing King title.

Among WBA middleweight boxers, he ranked within the top 10, and globally among middleweight boxers, he entered the top 50 rankings.

Having become the International Boxing King, Link technically qualified to challenge the World Boxing Champions of the four major organizations.

However, the decision for such matches rested with the World Champions themselves. To preserve their Golden Belt and maximize their benefits, many World Champions generally refused challenges from International Kings.