Hopkins stood right there, shaking slightly and involuntarily . It was unbelievable that he hadn't pa.s.sed out the moment he took the punch . A professional doctor would definitely have suggested that he stay in a hospital for a few day under medical observation . But Hopkins continued to stand in the boxing ring .

Taylor's situation was better, but not by much . Hopkins's blow hadn't knocked him down, but he was hurt . The tinnitus stimulated his nerves and made it hard for him to concentrate .

The referee took a look at the two and then decided to keep the match going . As an experienced referee, he had often seen two boxers return to the ring after hitting each other .

Taylor gave a tentative jab, and Hopkins ducked quickly . Hopkins was still nimble . It didn't seem like he had just been knocked down .

But many boxing professionals shook their heads around the boxing ring . They knew that Hopkins was not the same as he had been before the fall .

"His dodge just now avoided Taylor's jab quickly, but he moved far beyond Taylor's range of attack, which was not necessary . That fall had a big influence on Hopkins . "

"Of course . Hopkins was. .h.i.t in the jaw . Anyone else that Taylor hit like that would have pa.s.sed out . But Hopkins stood up again . "

"It's possible for Hopkins to lose this match now!"

"I think so!"

"This is heavyweight boxing . You will never win after you fall down and get back up . If you keep trying to win, your disadvantages will only increase . "

"Hopkins knows that clearly . I don't know why he still insists on fighting . If he gets knocked down again, it will lead to a more serious injury . He'd better give up early . "

…

Taylor kept tempting and attacking aggressively in the boxing ring, controlling the match . It seemed that Hopkins was trying hard to keep up, and his second fall was coming soon .

I don't want to lose! I want to be the greatest heavyweight boxing champion! This idea kept Hopkins standing in the boxing ring .

But his coach, standing beside the boxing ring, could not bear to watch .

In a heavyweight boxing match, falling down once meant falling down a second time later . A boxer could get up, but the match was already lost . Therefore, heavyweight boxing matches often saw one of the boxers falling down and continuing to lie on the ground, waiting for the referee to count to ten . The boxer knew that even if he could stand up, he wouldn't have any chance to win . Standing up again would just cause more injuries .

"The Iron Professor!" the coach said to himself . That was Hopkins's nickname .

Everyone knew that nickname, but few knew the true meaning of it . Hopkins was so smart that he was called "professor . " As for the word "iron," many thought it was to describe his body . Hopkins had the best-proportioned body of all heavyweight boxers, like he was born to be fight in the ring . Long-time exercise had made his body strong like steel .

But the coach knew that "iron" did not describe Hopkins's body, but his willpower, his perseverance .

You can fall, but your will never falls!

…

"He is still persevering in such a situation . A tough guy!" Ayres sighed suddenly .

Dai Li agreed . "Yes . The media said that he was the future ruler of heavyweight boxing . That was not an overstatement . His technique is already at the top of all heavyweight boxers . And he is also so persistent and dauntless! Hopkins is really a perfect athlete . But he met you and Taylor . "

"Taylor is a boxer whose advantages and shortcomings are equally obvious . But his advantages are so great . Taylor might be the only boxer of his kind in the history of boxing . Therefore, Taylor does not have remind you of anyone . He is the only one," Ayres said . Then he pointed at Hopkins .

"But Hopkins is different . What he stands for is the future direction of boxing . A comprehensive balance of power, speed, attack, defense, and awareness . I think such a boxer, who once took part in the Olympic Games, will be a star of boxing . He is the future of boxing!"

"I can't believe you speak so highly of Hopkins!" Dai Li was surprised .

"If I were twenty years younger, I would be eager to teach an athlete like Hopkins . He is really perfect . . . Um . . . " Suddenly Ayres stopped and then went on happily, "Even if he's knocked down by his opponent, it doesn't lessen his perfection!"

As Ayres spoke, Taylor knocked Hopkins down again . And this time, Hopkins could not get up again .

…

On the screen, the referee grabbed Taylor's hand and raised it up to announce that Taylor was the winner .

In front of the TV, Highfield pressed the remote control to turn off the TV with a serious face .

"Taylor won!" said the man who was both Highfield's elder brother and his agent . "Taylor's physical strength is beyond my expectation . I thought he could only fight five or six rounds, but he finished it in the eighth round .

Highfield shook his head . "The match ended in the sixth round, the moment Taylor hit Hopkins in the jaw . Such a heavy blow from Taylor erased any possibility of continuing the match . Hopkins kept fighting in the next two rounds with nothing but his will . "

"Hopkins deserves his appearance fee . Two more rounds mean more commercial ads . That will make the organizers happy . " His brother picked up a piece of fruit from the table and bit into it, then said, "I think you will be the next in Taylor's list of opponents . You are the holder of a WBA heavyweight golden belt . And Taylor was the heavyweight champion of the WBA for three years consecutively . And he is still holding a grudge about your last match . You must be careful . "

His brother's mention of "your last match" made Highfield touch the ear that Taylor had bitten . And then Highfield said, "Taylor is in good condition recently, which can be inferred from his winning streak . And he just defeated Hopkins and took Hopkins's WBO and IBF golden belts . He is having his day now . It would not be wise for me to fight him now . My match with him must happen in a suitable moment, either when he is not in good condition or when I am fully prepared . "

"So, what do you want?" asked his brother .

"There are 15 WBA golden belt challengers . Why do I have to accept Taylor's challenge?" Highfield smiled cunningly . "Let's have a fight with a weaker one first to fulfill this year's obligation . "

Chapter 413: The Meaning of Iron. Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Hopkins stood right there, shaking slightly and involuntarily . It was unbelievable that he hadnt pa.s.sed out the moment he took the punch . A professional doctor would definitely have suggested that he stay in a hospital for a few day under medical observation . But Hopkins continued to stand in the boxing ring . Taylors situation was better, but not by much . Hopkinss blow hadnt knocked him down, but he was hurt . The tinnitus stimulated his nerves and made it hard for him to concentrate . The referee took a look at the two and then decided to keep the match going . As an experienced referee, he had often seen two boxers return to the ring after hitting each other . Taylor gave a tentative jab, and Hopkins ducked quickly . Hopkins was still nimble . It didnt seem like he had just been knocked down . But many boxing professionals shook their heads around the boxing ring . They knew that Hopkins was not the same as he had been before the fall . His dodge just now avoided Taylors jab quickly, but he moved far beyond Taylors range of attack, which was not necessary . That fall had a big influence on Hopkins . Of course . Hopkins was. .h.i.t in the jaw . Anyone else that Taylor hit like that would have pa.s.sed out . But Hopkins stood up again . Its possible for Hopkins to lose this match now! I think so! This is heavyweight boxing . You will never win after you fall down and get back up . If you keep trying to win, your disadvantages will only increase . Hopkins knows that clearly . I dont know why he still insists on fighting . If he gets knocked down again, it will lead to a more serious injury . Hed better give up early . … Taylor kept tempting and attacking aggressively in the boxing ring, controlling the match . It seemed that Hopkins was trying hard to keep up, and his second fall was coming soon . I dont want to lose! I want to be the greatest heavyweight boxing champion! This idea kept Hopkins standing in the boxing ring . But his coach, standing beside the boxing ring, could not bear to watch . In a heavyweight boxing match, falling down once meant falling down a second time later . A boxer could get up, but the match was already lost . Therefore, heavyweight boxing matches often saw one of the boxers falling down and continuing to lie on the ground, waiting for the referee to count to ten . The boxer knew that even if he could stand up, he wouldnt have any chance to win . Standing up again would just cause more injuries . The Iron Professor! the coach said to himself . That was Hopkinss nickname . Everyone knew that nickname, but few knew the true meaning of it . Hopkins was so smart that he was called professor . As for the word iron, many thought it was to describe his body . Hopkins had the best-proportioned body of all heavyweight boxers, like he was born to be fight in the ring . Long-time exercise had made his body strong like steel . But the coach knew that iron did not describe Hopkinss body, but his willpower, his perseverance . You can fall, but your will never falls! … He is still persevering in such a situation . A tough guy! Ayres sighed suddenly . Dai Li agreed . Yes . The media said that he was the future ruler of heavyweight boxing . That was not an overstatement . His technique is already at the top of all heavyweight boxers . And he is also so persistent and dauntless! Hopkins is really a perfect athlete . But he met you and Taylor . Taylor is a boxer whose advantages and shortcomings are equally obvious . But his advantages are so great . Taylor might be the only boxer of his kind in the history of boxing . Therefore, Taylor does not have remind you of anyone . He is the only one, Ayres said . Then he pointed at Hopkins . But Hopkins is different . What he stands for is the future direction of boxing . A comprehensive balance of power, speed, attack, defense, and awareness . I think such a boxer, who once took part in the Olympic Games, will be a star of boxing . He is the future of boxing! I cant believe you speak so highly of Hopkins! Dai Li was surprised . If I were twenty years younger, I would be eager to teach an athlete like Hopkins . He is really perfect . Um . Suddenly Ayres stopped and then went on happily, Even if hes knocked down by his opponent, it doesnt lessen his perfection! As Ayres spoke, Taylor knocked Hopkins down again . And this time, Hopkins could not get up again . … On the screen, the referee grabbed Taylors hand and raised it up to announce that Taylor was the winner . In front of the TV, Highfield pressed the remote control to turn off the TV with a serious face . Taylor won! said the man who was both Highfields elder brother and his agent . Taylors physical strength is beyond my expectation . I thought he could only fight five or six rounds, but he finished it in the eighth round . Highfield shook his head . The match ended in the sixth round, the moment Taylor hit Hopkins in the jaw . Such a heavy blow from Taylor erased any possibility of continuing the match . Hopkins kept fighting in the next two rounds with nothing but his will . Hopkins deserves his appearance fee . Two more rounds mean more commercial ads . That will make the organizers happy . His brother picked up a piece of fruit from the table and bit into it, then said, I think you will be the next in Taylors list of opponents . You are the holder of a WBA heavyweight golden belt . And Taylor was the heavyweight champion of the WBA for three years consecutively . And he is still holding a grudge about your last match . You must be careful . His brothers mention of your last match made Highfield touch the ear that Taylor had bitten . And then Highfield said, Taylor is in good condition recently, which can be inferred from his winning streak . And he just defeated Hopkins and took Hopkinss WBO and IBF golden belts . He is having his day now . It would not be wise for me to fight him now . My match with him must happen in a suitable moment, either when he is not in good condition or when I am fully prepared . So, what do you want? asked his brother . There are 15 WBA golden belt challengers . Why do I have to accept Taylors challenge? Highfield smiled cunningly . Lets have a fight with a weaker one first to fulfill this years obligation .