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Chapter 22 - Speed is everything

Faster even faster push your lead leg in and drill that left into your opponent's chest. don't be afraid if you can hit 'him' faster than he can react you have won.

I haven't felt this type of pressure ever since I became the champion but it's good to remember old times.

You're correct I also forgot that you need to become stronger but thanks to 'him' we can push to our maximum limit.

"Hit before getting hit" huh.

That's a nice way of saying it but you are not getting hit that's the point of you initiating the attack.

Hey coach he's here.

Oh Julius get into the ring we got a long range out boxer for ya.

K.

"Ting" "Slip" "Thump" "Thunn".

Ahhh "everyone's jaw was dropped as to what thay had seen" slip jab to uppercut that made the opponent's mouth piece flying in just 7 seconds.

The opponent didn't even got a chance to react.

Coach you have really made Julius into a frog by the length he is able to dash.

Frog it may be that dash adds a lot of power into the already deadly punch.

Are there any more experienced out-boxers?

Yeah I've called a lot of them.

You should prioritize quality over quantity.

I know but these boxer can really build up your stamina to the next level.

I doubt this guy wasn't even a warmup.

He's here 6'3 black boxer get ready to sweat cause he ain't going down without a fight.

"The black man walks in from the front door of the gym" Where's champ?

There in the ring ready for you.

So let me get myself ready for him.

"The tall black man gets in his fighting trunks to face the Champion".

Let me tell you I ain't going easy on you champ.

That's the only way I will accept it.

Hehe confident as ever let's see how far can I push you.

"Ting" "As the bell rings Julius dashes towards the black man".

No so fast champ "The black man plants his rear leg and hops backwards to dodge Julius's deadly dash".

Nice this is what I wanted.

"Ting" Round 1 over.

"Aafuuh" "Affuh" He wa- was not able to land a hit but sure did he tire me out.

Breath in and hold for three seconds and release take control of your breath.

By the way aren't you suppose to be 'his' coach then why are you advicing me?

Hehehe to make you a good challenger for 'him' it is my duty as his coach to do whatever it takes for him to win and his next opponent he is real danger.

I see you are using me as a shadow for his next opponent? huh.

Exactly.

So tell coach how I should beat 'him' as you can see every punch I throw at him he dodges effortlessly.

Don't create distance close in.

What are you saying? he will undoubtedly out punch me at close range shouldn't I use my longer reach to my advantage.

You are thinking too shallow once he begins his dashing you no longer have any reach advantage so either you disrupt his dash before it even begins or.

Or?

Close in and launch a surprise attack which he will certainly not expect.

"Ting" Let's see "as Julius begins his dash the black man step in and puts a jab on Julius's chiseled face "bam" I can hit him if I- "BAM!" "Thump" "Ting" "Ting" "Ting".

Julius didn't stop even after he took a full on jab?

Of course he didn't his dashing technique will not be stopped by those weak ass jabs to stop him there needs to be a greater point of impact where his own momentum can be used against him.

Looks like this black man also didn't stood a chance against the strongest man in europe.

E1 Boxing Gym Berlin

1289... 1290... 1291... 1292... 1293... "Ting" time's up.

"Aahhugh" "Rob desperately searches for air".

Enhale and hold get a hold of your breathing.

Only 16 days ago you were making excuses for 1000 punches in an hour now look at you 1293.

To be honest I don't know how I did it my body just reflexively punched for what felt like an eternity the first time I did, now feels natural.

Get used to it Rob cause you will be tiring your arms while trying to hit 'him'.

Hehe "Robert laughs in confidence" don't worry Coach my arms won't get tired no matter how many punches 'he' dodges.

"Sam remembers the first time Robert entered the gym".

Yo Sam this is my son Robert.

Oh my he is almost 5 inches taller than you Giovanni what are you feeding this young gentleman? "Sam questions in surprise".

Is that a problem?

That is a big problem... you should have brought him earlier Hahaha.

Haha so have fun son you seem to be his favourite.

How did you know?

We haven't laughed in 6 years remember?

Ohhh i do i do it was friday night and...

7 minutes later.

Haha "Sam slaps his hand on his thigh to relieve his excitement" oh he is gone ahm "Sam clears his throat" So you what was your name uuh Robert have you been in a fight before?

In a street fight or a normal verbal one?

Umm violent fight you know 2 men going ham on each other that's boxing but with rules,

audience and training.

No I have not been in a 'violent fight' in my entite life sir.

Why not get in the ring and we can go toe to toe.

With you? "Robert looks surprised as it was his first day and he was already sparring a legendary coach".

Yup with me you know I still got some skills to show so why not today hop in.

"As Robert was taping and getting ready for his sparring match he is aproached by" your taping it's uneven bro.

Bro?

Look at mine than look at your.

Yup there seems to be a bit of a imbalance.

You don't seem to be from this gym or is it your first day?

"Robert nods in response".

On the first day sparring, I didn't get a chance to step foot in the ring till 2 weeks.

What's your name?

Niko and yours?

Rob Robert Zangief.

Oh you are the son of Giovanni?

Yes.

Good luck you are sparring a legendary champion.

He is a champion?

Yes.

No way he "Rob gets confused".

Don't think too much just take deep breaths and try to relax and box or say fight to your fullest I will be waiting for you and just know don't kick the bucket or anything.

Kicking the bucket?

You know like never waking up again.

"Robbert swawllows his own spit" Hmf it's now or never see ya after the match "Robert says in a unconfident manner" if I can.

"Robert nervously steps into the ring".

"His trainer comes wearing his red boxing trunks" "phew" "Sam punches to warm up".

That was a jab?

Yup kid I'll let you feel it up close.

"Ting" "As the ring goes off both fighters instinctiviey propel themselver to each other".

"Even if I am uncertain, even though I do not know how to box, even if I am no where near this man I'll not back off from a fight I'll never run I'll face the challenge the instant it's presented to me I will-

"Boom" "Sam's left explode on Robert's face" Huh?

"But Robert dosen't back off or cry in pain instead he strikes right back "boom" "Sam uses his footwork to circle around Robert" left right left right my eyes can't keep up with him.

What happend Kiddo am I too fast for yaw?

No Sir this is not the fastest thing I have ever seen.

So what does it taste like?

What I don't understand your question Sir?

My punch the punch that took down 24 men.

Hehehe tasty extremly delicious why don't you serve me seconds?

Sure I'll serve you plenty.

"Both fighters unhesitantly exchange powerful blows" You should put some hip exchange into your punches "Sam teacher Rob while being in the exchange".

Hafff "Robert gasps for air while Sam talks without even taking a breath". "Bam" "Thump" Down Robert from the blue corner is down!

1...

What happend? "as Robert fell he become groggy" I was just exchanging blows with Coach then "Robert snaps back to reality" 8am up I can go on .

"Sam puts his opened gloves back on" now thats what I want your all Rob.

Round 3 spare session is over "Ting" "Ting" "Ting".

Well done keeping up with me.

"Robert holds onto the ropes just to not fall over" I have never in my entire life been defeated like this I stood no chance.

You survived didn't yaw?

That I "Nick comes and gives Robert his shoulder" .

There you go this is ice pack place it where you have been bruised

You did good but good is an understatement you are still on your feet after 9 downs that seperates you from all the other boxer and the punch you threw was not half bad.

Thank you Coach.

We will start your training from tommarrow and remember this will be the last time defeat is accepted you are not allowed to lose anymore understand?

Yes Sir.