mtl008 Chapter 149: Growth Across Three Individual Heavyweights
Chapter 149: Growth Across Three Individual Heavyweights
Three days later, as a ray of morning light penetrated the clouds, a shocking photo quietly made the headlines of major news outlets.
In the photo, Thai fighting god Gaolang Wensawado, a boxing genius known for his iron fists and tenacity, has his right leg tightly wrapped in heavy plaster and is staggering onto a flight back to his homeland.
At the same time, an even more explosive piece of gossip spread among the people, like a gust of wind in summer, quickly sweeping across the entire fighting world.
"It is said that the injury to the Thai Fighting God's right leg was not caused by an accidental car accident, but was caused by a secret duel with the Martial God Yudi Dubu, where his indestructible fist broke it abruptly."
This piece of gossip caused an uproar in public opinion. Some people marveled at Yudi Dubu's terrifying strength, while others doubted the authenticity of the news.
However, many foreign media outlets were cynical about this. They either explicitly or implicitly accused the Japanese of being stubborn and believed that Gaolang's leg injury was just a lie to save face.
They ignored how Japan's strongest boxing champion, Mamoru Takamura, was defeated by Gaolang's violent offensive, leaving him paralyzed from the neck down and unable to take care of himself.
The brutality of that game still scares countless people.
Time flies, and in a blink of an eye, more than three months have passed since the peak showdown between Japan's Eagle Muramamoru and Thailand's fighting god Gaolang.
During this time, Luo Hao, a rising star in the Eastern Japan boxing world, was undergoing his own transformation.
In the final of the Rookie of the Year competition, he accidentally injured the metacarpal bone in his right hand and was forced to take a three-month recuperation period.
But surprisingly, instead of causing him to sink, this period of time caused his body to undergo amazing changes - his height soared to 178cm, his arm span reached an astonishing 182cm, and his weight also steadily reached 70kg.
Faced with Luo Hao's sudden growth, a heated discussion broke out within the Yachuan Boxing Gym.
President Kamogawa, an old man who has been in the boxing world for many years, knows very well that over-suppressing a boxer's growth is tantamount to stifling his potential.
Coach Murunouchi, with his keen insight, saw the huge energy hidden in Luo Hao.
After careful consideration, they made a unanimous decision: let Luo Hao jump across three weight classes and challenge the super middleweight!
This decision is undoubtedly a great affirmation of Luo Hao's strength and potential, but it also means that he will face unprecedented challenges.
However, Luo Hao is full of confidence and expectations about this.
He knows that only by constantly breaking through himself can he climb to higher peaks.
And Kamogawa Boxing Gym, as his solid backing, will continue to support and protect him and provide the strongest guarantee for his every leap forward.
As for Luo Hao's current hand injury, although it still takes time to recover, he is not in a hurry to return.
Under the arrangement of President Kamogawa and Coach Kuronouchi, he entered a comprehensive rest mode and turned down all competition invitations.
He knows very well that only by conserving his energy and building up his strength can he shine more brightly in future competitions.
All of this indicates that Luo Hao's boxing career will become broader and more glorious.
In addition, during this period, Luo Hao went to visit his senior from Yingcun who was recuperating at home.
Luo Hao walked with heavy steps and slowly entered the quiet and slightly depressing living room of the elder from Yingcun.
The sunlight filtered through the gaps in the curtains, barely illuminating the shadowed space, but it was unable to dispel the heaviness and despair that permeated the air.
The Takamura family is very rich, so they hired the best caregiver for Takamura no Shou.
At this moment, when the nurse saw someone coming to visit Yingcunshang, he consciously left the room, providing space for the two to talk.
Luo Hao gently placed the fruits he had bought specially on the table.
"Senior Yingcun, I'm here to see you." Luo Hao's voice was low and full of respect. He stood beside the bed, his eyes full of complex emotions.
Yingcun tilted his head slightly and looked at the ceiling with empty eyes, as if he had lost perception of everything around him.
"Luo Hao...you're here." His voice was weak, with a barely perceptible tremor.
Luo Hao sighed lightly, sat on the edge of the bed, and his eyes fell gently on the once resolute but now pale and weak face of Senior Yingcun.
"Senior, the way you are now makes me... very sad."
Yingcun smiled bitterly, with a hint of self-mockery on the corner of his mouth.
"Boxing...it's so cruel and beautiful.
It brought me glory, but it also cost me such a price.
I once thought that I could stand in the boxing ring forever and write my own legend with my fists.
but now……"
His words stopped abruptly, and a barely perceptible glimmer of tears flashed in his eyes.
Luo Hao clenched his fists, with complicated emotions surging in his heart.
“Senior, you can’t just give up like this.
Although boxing is cruel, it also teaches us persistence and perseverance.
As long as you have a dream in your heart, there is hope.
You will be fine, I am sure of it.”
Yingcun shook his head, his eyes full of helplessness towards reality.
“Luo Hao, you don’t understand.
Now, except for my head, I can’t even stand up, let alone return to the ring.
What's the point of living like this?"
Luo Hao felt nervous when he heard this.
He was well aware of the pride and perseverance of Senior Yingcun, and he understood even more what this blow meant to him.
“Senior, you can’t say that.
Your life doesn’t just belong to boxing, it belongs to those who love and care about you.
And...your dreams."
Yingcun was slightly startled, and his eyes gradually focused on Luo Hao.
"dream?
What dreams do I have now?
Hahaha……"
Takamura let out a desperate, bitter laugh.
Luo Hao took a deep breath, his eyes full of power.
“Senior, your dream has not ended yet, I will continue your dream.
I will carry out your iron will for boxing, and I will infuse your strength into my fists, and we will fight side by side in the future."
Having said that, Luo Hao put his fist together with Yingcun's pale hand.
"I will take back the WBC heavyweight championship belt, this is my promise to you.
No matter how difficult the road ahead is, I will try my best to achieve it.”
When Yingcun heard this, a hint of surprise and emotion flashed in his eyes, and his eyes began to moisten.
"Luo Hao...you..."
Luo Hao just wanted to keep the fire in Senior Yingcun's heart burning and not let it go out.
“Senior, please believe me.
I will continue to move forward with your dreams and expectations.
Until one day, I stand in the boxing ring and bring the gold belt back to you."
Yingcun looked at Luo Hao's eyes full of fighting spirit, and a warm feeling surged in his heart.
“Luo Hao…thank you.
With your words, I will persevere no matter how difficult it is.
Because... I still have unfulfilled dreams."
The two smiled at each other, as if they had found a common goal and belief at this moment.
The cruelty of boxing and the fragility of life are best interpreted at this moment - even if the body falls, the spirit will still burn like a fire.