Domination in America, Starting from being a Boxing Champion

Understanding these tactics, Link planned to use high-frequency jabs to attack his opponent in the second round, break through their defense first, and then seize the opportunity to KO them and win the match.

"Boxing!"

The second round began.

Andre Ward threw a punch, then stepped back, raising his fists high for a defensive stance, continuing his steady and solid style.

Just like in the undercard match before last year's fight between Holyfield and Valuev, he first drew attacks from his opponent, waited for them to exhaust a great deal of energy, and then launched a strong counterattack to eventually take the match.

This was Andre Ward's usual tactic, a strategy that had been proven effective through multiple validations, and relying on this set of tactics, he had won all the way to the present.

Today, as he faced the formidable Link, he was set on sticking to it, regardless of whatever tricks Link had up his sleeve, maintaining his rhythm unchanged.

Bang bang bang!

Last year, Link watched Andre Ward's fight against Esteban Camu at Madison Square Garden from Ivanka's box and had studied his opponent's match videos.

Seeing the opponent continue with this robust tactic.

Link no longer hesitated and took the initiative to attack, a left jab + right jab + left swing punch + right jab, his fists like javelins, continuously hitting the opponent's arm guard.

One punch followed by another, the offensive was relentless.

Andre Ward defended staunchly, constantly changing his footing, trying to increase the distance to prevent his defense from being broken.

However, Link's speed was slightly faster. Seeing the opponent retreat, he moved his feet agilely, closing in quickly, not allowing the opponent to escape his striking range, nor giving an opportunity for a response.

Bang bang bang!

Link's fists kept smashing into Andre, a right jab + left jab + right straight punch + left jab, boom!

After an onslaught of over fifty punches, a right straight punch made Andre's body tilt, followed by an unexpected left jab from Link, which struck heavily on Andre's left ribs.

Andre let out a muffled grunt, his body reflexively bending downward.

Since Link was taller and had a seven-centimeter reach advantage, he immediately followed with a tricky right hook punch, from below upwards, piercing through the opponent's guard at an incredible speed, hitting Andre's forehead.

Boom!

Andre's left eyebrow bone met the punch, his body jolting backward, his steps retreating a few paces.

"Wow! That was a hit!"

Upon seeing Link land a blow, a gasp rose from below, and Link's fans immediately became restless, shouting loudly:

"Go Link!"

"Link for the win!"

"Link, finish the match quickly, we want the draw."

Amidst the cheers of the crowd, Link pressed on his advantage, closing in fast on his opponent, using two heavy punches to drive him against the ropes, deploying a ropes strategy, and bombarding the opponent with a flurry of seven or eight punches.

"Link for the win!"

"Link is amazing!"

As Link's fists hit the opponent repeatedly, leaving him unable to retaliate, the audience became even more thrilled, their cheers rising wave after wave.

"See, I told you, that's Link's tactic, how about that?"

Tyson, with his arms crossed, gave Hoyle a smug smile.

"That guy Link is too cunning. With such strength, he still relies on tactics in matches. How can others fight against that?"

Hopkins remarked.

"Don't worry, after moving up to light heavyweight, his advantage won't be so evident."

Roy Jones said calmly.

James Toney nodded, "Link relies on the power and speed of his punches in fights. The higher the rank, the less advantage he has, as was evident from his fight with Tyson. He might be invincible at super middleweight, but not necessarily in other ranks. By the way, did Link say he wanted to move up to light heavyweight?"

"Haven't you heard? Link said his goal is to win the golden belts of four major organizations in five different ranks, not just light heavyweight. In the future, he plans to move up to heavyweight and have a go with you guys."

Hopkins said with a chuckle.

"What an ambitious guy."

John Ruiz admired Link on the ring.

Hoyle also frowned as he watched Link on the ring. Was the first round really Link's tactic?

It had to be said, the guy was a good actor, and even he, a veteran of the boxing world for many years, couldn't discern any flaws.

"Go Link!"

On the ring, Link had driven his opponent against the ropes, continuing the onslaught with seven or eight punches.

Unable to cope, Andre resorted to the clinch tactic, wrapping his arms around Link to prevent further attacks.

In boxing matches, you can only strike the front, and hitting the back of the head or spine and other areas is prohibited.

So once held in a clinch, other than using little moves to strike the opponent's ribs, other forms of attack risk fouls.

Because the clinch tactic is practical, it is commonly seen in professional matches.

But the clinch tactic is also somewhat annoying, as it disrupts the rhythm of the match, leading to a decrease in the spectatorship of the match.

It also becomes one of the most disliked tactics among audiences; anytime someone uses the clinch tactic in a match, they can't help but boo.

"Break!"

The referee, seeing Andre resort to the clinch tactic, quickly intervened, separating the two. The clinch was also a foul, a technical infraction. Find your next read at My Virtual Library Empire

According to the scoring rules, Link earned an extra point for that round.

Link gave his opponent a look and waved his fist with a slight smile.

Andre Ward glared back at him.

"Boxing!"

The match continued, with Link wiping sweat, raised his fists to strike at Andre Ward, who continued to keep his guard up.