บท 90: Chapter 90: The Brave Win in a Close Fight
After the fierce attacks in the first two rounds, Richard's offensive pace slowed down significantly in the third round. His footwork was not as active as in the previous two rounds, his punching speed slowed down, and the frequency decreased. His attacks clearly showed signs of fatigue.
Vasily's defense remained tight and impenetrable.
Richard's multiple attacks all missed.
Bang bang~~
Richard threw four consecutive jabs, one of which hit Vasily's chin. Vasily swayed, and Richard immediately followed up with two more punches.
Bang bang!
Vasily dodged sideways, blocked Richard's punch with his right hand, and countered with a left hook. Richard couldn't dodge in time and took the punch, retreating two steps and almost falling.
"Whoa~"
"Richard, go for it!"
"Is Vasily going to counterattack?"
The audience stared intently at the boxing ring.
"Is Vasily preparing to counterattack?" Schiller Duva held up his binoculars, closely watching the ring.
"Richard has been attacking fiercely for two and a half rounds, and his stamina is mostly depleted. Counterattacking at this time seems like a good choice."
The others also stared at the boxing ring.
Under their gaze, Vasily still did not launch a counterattack, continuing to focus on defense, playing defensive counterattacks, and continuing to consume Richard's stamina.
"Vasily is indeed steady. Delaying for another round will make it easier to win."
"At this pace, Vasily will probably win the match in the fifth round."
"Haha~ Good, Vasily is sure to win."
Several professionals commented one after another.
Clang clang clang~
The third round ended.
Richard returned to his corner, covered in sweat.
"Richard, the opponent will definitely fight back next. You must hold on. You consumed a lot of energy in the first three rounds, but the opponent also consumed some. So his attack won't last long, at most three rounds. As long as you hold on until the sixth round, you may still have a chance to win," Alvin said, patting his shoulder.
"I know!" Richard nodded.
"Richard, hold on. If you win, I'll admit that I'm your sparring partner. Even if I become a world champion, I won't deny this fact. So please hold on, okay?" Paul said, pressing on his shoulder.
"No problem!" Richard smiled and stood up.
The fourth round of the match began.
"Richard, go for it!" Susan and the other cheerleaders were still shouting loudly.
Richard glanced over and saw Bundchen among the cheerleaders. He curled his lips and walked towards his opponent.
"Box!"
The referee stepped back, and the two fought again.
"Why hasn't Vasily counterattacked yet?" Schiller Duva asked, puzzled, holding his binoculars in the audience.
"It's better to be cautious, after all, Richard is not weak."
"Yes, Vasily is indeed steady."
Several people nearby analyzed.
"This is Vasily's rhythm. He has a strong sense of rhythm. From the beginning of the match, he has controlled the pace of the match. In the first three rounds, he insisted on focusing on defense, and in the fourth round, he transitioned smoothly. When Richard's energy is almost exhausted, he can fight however he wants. It's the right choice to be stable at this time," Eddie Hearn said, tapping his palm with a pen.
"Vasily is indeed doing well."
Everyone nodded in agreement.
"Look, Richard is launching another fierce attack. This is the fourth round, how does he still have the energy?" Schiller Duva asked in surprise.
Everyone looked over.
In the ring, Richard was panting heavily and once again gave up defense, fiercely attacking Vasily's head with double jabs. However, he had consumed too much energy in the first four rounds, and his attack seemed weak, with much less power and speed compared to the first round.
Bang!
After throwing six punches in a row, one finally hit the opponent's forehead. Vasily swayed and suddenly stepped forward, throwing a powerful left hook.
Bang!
Richard's body was hit hard and he involuntarily fell backward. Just as he was about to fall, his right hand grabbed the ropes, preventing him from being knocked down.
"Whoa~"
There was another exclamation from the audience. In boxing matches, the only thing the audience likes to see is the boxer falling to the ground.
As Richard leaned against the ropes, Vasily's counterattack arrived. He rushed over and threw a combination of punches at Richard.
Bang bang bang~
Richard had just stabilized his body and couldn't defend or counterattack. He could only use the most common tactic in boxing matches, the clinch.
The purpose of the clinch is to eliminate the opponent's space to exert force, interrupt the opponent's attack through large-scale body contact, save energy, and consume the opponent's energy.
However, this tactic lacks appreciation and seems like cheating, so Richard doesn't use it often.
"Break!" The referee waved his hands and pushed the two apart.
Bang bang~
As soon as they separated, Vasily's attack arrived. His attack was like a positional battle, punch after punch, with great force, especially his left hook, which made Richard retreat repeatedly.
Richard took a few punches and his body hit the post. Seeing the opponent attacking again, he decisively used the clinch to interrupt the opponent's attack.
Clang clang clang~
The fourth round ended.
The three judges gave scores of 33:25, 35:26, and 35:26 respectively. (Each round is worth ten points, scored based on the quality of the punches landed.)
Currently, Richard is temporarily leading.
"Richard, hold on!" Alvin said, pressing on his shoulder.
"Got it!" Richard raised an eyebrow.
Bang bang bang~
As soon as the fifth round started, Richard faced Vasily's full counterattack.
Vasily's footwork was agile, his punches were sharp, and his hand and foot coordination was excellent. His attack was like a tide, wave after wave.
Richard countered every move, moving around the ring. However, he had consumed too much energy in the first four rounds, and his movements were not as agile. Soon, he was hit three times.
"Richard, go for it!"
"Richard, hold on!"
"Richard, why don't you stop fighting!"
In the audience, Bundchen wrung her hands together, frowning with worry on her face.
"Bundchen, don't worry, Richard will definitely win," Susan said hoarsely.
Bundchen shook her head. "It's meaningless to win after being hit so many times. I knew I shouldn't have come. Next time he has a match, I definitely won't come to watch it live."
Susan laughed. "Bundchen, this is a man's sport, you should get used to it. Don't you think men who box are cool?"
"No, I only think it's miserable, being beaten miserably," Bundchen said, pursing her lips.
"Haha, that's also cool. Under such a fierce attack from the opponent, Richard still holds firm and doesn't retreat, like a warrior defending the battlefield, brave and strong. Isn't such a man worth liking?" Susan laughed.
Bundchen stared at Richard on the stage and blinked. "If only he were stronger, then no one could hit him."
"He's already very good!" Susan smiled and shouted for him again.
"Richard, go for it!" In the next seat, Anthony shouted loudly. He had shouted so much tonight that his voice was hoarse. "Stop shouting, Richard is out of gas." Norman slumped on his chubby shoulder and said weakly.
"No, Richard said he can win, so he will definitely win. He is absolutely trustworthy," Anthony said, squinting his eyes.
"Hehe, people's abilities are limited. When facing stronger opponents, they become powerless. This time, his opponent is too strong. You should accept reality. Your 50,000 dollars of pleasure money is gone. From now on, you'll have to rely on your hands, hahaha~" Norman laughed loudly.
"Get lost!" Anthony pushed him away.
Thump~
As they were fighting, the situation on the stage suddenly changed.
Just now, Vasily launched another quick attack, his left hand striking repeatedly. Richard was caught off guard for a moment and stumbled, falling onto the canvas.
"Whoa~"
The whole audience exclaimed.
"10, 9, 8, 7..."
On the stage, the referee began to count.
"Richard, get up!" Anthony shouted.
"Richard, I bet 100,000 on you, you can't lose like this," Norman shouted.
"Richard, go for it!" Many people in the audience shouted together, their voices booming.
---
(End of Chapter)
สถานะพลังงานรายสัปดาห์
-- การจัดอันดับด้วยพลัง 
-- หินพลัง