When Klitschko appeared in the training room, he found that his assistant coach and sparring partner were gathered together, watching a mobile video.
"What are you looking at?" Klitschko stepped forward.
"We are watching Zhang Guan. This is a video of the game that was just uploaded. It is said to be a game that ended not long ago. Zhang Guan played against Abdulsalamov." An assistant coach said.
"Zhang Guan won again?" Klitschko asked immediately.
"Yes, it has been nine consecutive victories. Abdussalamov really can't stop Zhang Guan's progress. However, Zhang Guan's two games don't seem to be as amazing as the previous ones. In the previous seven games, even Facing strong opponents like Raman and Thompson, Zhang Guan only used one round. In the last two games, Zhang Guan took two rounds to resolve the fight against Dimichenko and Abdulsalamov!" Assistant! The coach spoke.
"Finally someone can last until the second round, but is there any difference between one round and two rounds?" Klitschko showed a sarcastic expression, and he continued: "When I heard that Zhang Guan defeated La Liga in one round, When Mann, defeated Thompson in one round, and defeated Chambers in one round, I thought these guys were acting in conjunction with Zhang Guan, but now it seems that he is really strong!"
As Klitschko spoke, he raised his head and asked: "Who do you think is stronger, me or Zhang Guan?"
"Why do you suddenly ask such a question? You are a super boxing champion! How can Zhang Guan compare to you?" the assistant coach said immediately.
Klitschko smiled slightly. He did not respond directly, but asked: "Who is Zhang Guan's next opponent?"
"Delboy, Derek Chisora. This is a boxer you are very optimistic about!" the assistant coach said immediately.
"It's him! I hope he can play better and don't let me down!" Klitschko said.
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"Derek Chisora, a British man, my compatriot, nicknamed Del Boy! He is 187 cm tall and has a wingspan of 188 cm. He is currently the British heavyweight boxing champion and the Commonwealth heavyweight boxing champion. His characteristic is punching Fierce and very powerful, Danny Williams only lasted two rounds under his hands. I coached him for a while, and he was really as strong as an ox. In terms of pure strength, Chisora may not be as strong as an ox. Lost to Tyson at his peak." Lewis introduced.
Chisora can also be considered a heavy boxer, but in fact, it is more appropriate to describe him as a strongman, because his strength is really great. But in boxing, strong punches are not necessarily the result of strong strength. The method of punching, the choice of force, and the speed of the fist will all affect the strength of the fist. Although Chisora is as strong as Tyson at his peak, he certainly can't hit as hard as Tyson at his peak.
"Who is better, him or David Haye?" Zhang Guan asked.
"It should be half a dozen!" Lewis then added: "But Klitschko is very optimistic about him. It is said that Klitschko is planning to choose Chisora to defend his title, which shows that he still has a strong impression of Chisora's strength. Relatively recognized.”
After a boxer wins the title of boxing champion, he must defend his gold belt through a title defense, otherwise the boxing organization will strip the boxing champion of his gold belt. In a title defense, the boxing champion has the initiative to choose his opponent. Each boxing organization has its own world ranking. Usually, the players ranked at the top are more likely to challenge for the boxing championship, but it does not mean that the players ranked second are more likely to challenge for the boxing championship than the players ranked third or fourth. Players get the right to challenge earlier.
Different boxing organizations also have certain differences in their rules. For example, the WBO charter stipulates that the boxing champion can choose any of the top ten boxers to defend his title within the specified time, and does not necessarily have to choose a "statutory challenger." Under such rules, many boxing champions will even choose weaker opponents to defend their titles.
Some boxing organizations have regulations that make it mandatory to accept challenges. If you do not accept the challenge from the legal challenger, you will lose the gold belt. For example, in 1996, Tyson successfully defended the two WBC and WBA boxing championship gold belts. The legal challenger at the time was Lewis. Tyson rejected Lewis's challenge and chose Holyfield, who had just undergone surgery. As a result, according to WBC rules, Tyson lost the WBC gold belt, but kept the WBA gold belt. It was also because of Tyson's choice that the feud between him and Holyfield began.
A boxing champion of Klitschko's level will definitely not choose a weakling as his opponent to defend his title. When a top boxing champion like Klitschko chooses his opponent, he mainly weighs two points. One is himself. can successfully defend the title, and the second is commercial interests. If you choose an opponent who is too weak and the game is not good to watch, the audience will naturally be much smaller and the attention will be much lower. The boxers' appearance fees, bonuses, shares, etc. will also be much less, and sponsors will also be unwilling to spend money.
Therefore, the fact that Chisora can be valued by Klitschko and selected as his opponent for the title defense shows that he is a very capable boxer.
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"I think this Chisora is a bit unworthy of his name!" Zhang Guan continued: "I really don't understand why Klitschko values him. He is so bulky and very slow. I think Abdulsalamov is better than him. too much."
There was no suspense in the evening match. Zhang Guan only used a set of combo punches to knock down Chisora, so Zhang Guan did not feel how strong Chisora was.
Chisora is known for his strength, but his speed and flexibility are greatly reduced. In Zhang Guan's view, Chisora is just a fat man who moves slowly. Especially after the effect of the "heavy hit" skill occurred, this kind of inflexible boxer completely became a human target. Therefore, in terms of technical characteristics, Zhang Guan is more restrained against boxers like Chisora.
"Tomorrow is the last day, and you have two opponents left. 'Bull' Sykes and 'Nightmare' Pete." Lewis then introduced: "Sykes is not the kind of person who is good at knocking down his opponents, but he wins. He has a lot of experience. But Pete is very strong and can withstand attacks."
"I know that Nigeria's 'Nightmare', Samuel Pitt, was also hailed as Tyson's successor." Zhang Guan said.
"Pete impressed me deeply. I remember it was in 2005. Pete was only 25 years old at the time. He faced Klitschko. At that time, he knocked down Klitschko three times, but he couldn't do it. By KO, in the end Klitschko relied on the point advantage to defeat Pete with difficulty." Lewis continued: "Pete is the first person who can knock down Klitschko three times in one game! I think this must be an unforgettable memory for Klitschko!"
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"Zhang Guan defeated 'Bull' Sykes. He has won 11 consecutive victories! Eleven consecutive victories in six days, all by KO. No one can survive two rounds. This is too exaggerated!" Assistant! The coach pointed at the phone screen and said.
"Eleven consecutive victories, who will be his last opponent?" Klitschko asked.
"It's Pete, 'Nightmare' Pete!"
Hearing this name, Klitschko couldn't help but touch his chin, and that unpleasant memory also appeared in his mind.
(End of chapter)