Taylor sat on the bench, his elbows on his knees . He was unusually calm .

"Highfield started as a light heavyweight boxer . He is one year older than me . He used to compete in the amateur league, and he won a bronze medal in the Olympics . He later entered the professional leagues, also in the light heavyweight cla.s.s . He was able to win the champions.h.i.+p belt from the World Boxing Council, the World Boxing a.s.sociation, and the International Boxing Federation within four years . "

Taylor was saying this to Ayres and Dai Li, but to them, it looked more like he was talking to himself .

Taylor went on to say, "After that, Highfield gained weight and entered the heavyweight division . But his experience in the heavyweight division wasn't the same as when he was fighting in the light heavyweight division . He fought in the division for five years, and even though he was always a t.i.tle challenger, he never managed to win the champions.h.i.+p belt . But that was until the match against me!"

Taylor suddenly looked agitated . "Everyone thought that I would win that match . I also thought that I would be able to defeat Highfield easily . I had no idea that it would be the toughest fight of my life . Highfield chose the right strategy . He played me through the entire match . "

"During that match, Highfield kept moving around me . When he wasn't able to do that, he just clinched me . I kept trying to attack him, but not only did it not have any effect, it also drained most of my energy . After the fourth round, I started to feel like I was going to lose the match . "

"I remember during the sixth round, I'd already depleted most of my energy . I was not able to maintain my aggressive fighting style . But Highfield was still running and jumping all around me, trying to keep exhausting me . He kept using small tricks to annoy me . Finally, I lost my cool, and when he was holding on to me, I bit his ear!"

"I felt instant regret after biting his ear . I was too rash . I felt like I had just ended my professional boxing career . The truth was that I turned that match into one of the biggest jokes in the boxing world . I almost ruined myself with my impulsive behavior . "

"But in all fairness, Highfield had some of the best defensive techniques in the world . At least when it comes to the people that I have fought, he was the best . His defense was almost impenetrable . If Highfield kept avoiding a head-on fight, I really would have had no way of winning . "

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In the athlete's lounge, Highfield stared at the clock . The ticking of the clock sounded like war drums, pumping him up for a fight .

However, Highfield kept reminding himself to stay calm . He couldn't act too rashly . He needed to keep a cool head because his opponent today was Kevin Taylor .

"Only an idiot would get into a head-on fight with Kevin Taylor!" Highfield pouted . He still vividly remembered the match from three years ago . When he fought against the fierce Kevin Taylor, everyone thought that Taylor would win . But Highfield was the one who walked away with the champions.h.i.+p belt from the World Boxing a.s.sociation .

Of course, he had to sacrifice his ear in the process, but he won sympathy from the audience, and it pushed him into the ranks of the top heavyweight champions .

"I only need to keep dodging Taylor when I face him, just like three years ago . " Highfield couldn't help but touch the ear that Taylor had bitten . It had already healed, and the scars had already disappeared, but the scars in his heart were still there .

"I remember it was in the sixth round . Taylor was agitated, and bit my ear . I think he knew that he didn't have enough stamina to hold on any longer . Now that he is three years older, he should be in worse condition . He definitely won't be able to last long . Maybe he will bite my ear in the third round!"

Highfield looked at the clock . It was almost time . He stood up and walked towards the door .

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It was a world-famous boxing match, but the crowd was surprisingly quiet . Strictly speaking, it didn't sound that much different from a regular boxing match .

"Are they actually going to fight? It is already the third round, but neither of them has attacked . "

"Highfield is staying at the back . Taylor is also staying at the back . They are both just avoiding each other and circling around the ring . We are here to watch a boxing match, not a staring compet.i.tion!"

"Where was the epic fight that was promised? The best attacker versus the best defender . What are we watching right now? Can you guys please get on with it!"

Many members of the audience were getting angry . In the commentary box sat three well-known commentators, but none of them knew what to say . The match had just been the two fighters avoiding each other and trying to test each other out . No direct attacks were coming from either of them . It really wasn't an entertaining fight .

The bell rang . That meant the third round had ended . Both contestants went to their corners .

Highfield's chest was only moving slightly . He wasn't out of breath . He hadn't used much of his stamina, and he suspected it was the same for Taylor .

Highfield's chest was only moving slightly . He wasn't out of breath . He hadn't used much of his stamina, and he suspected it was the same for Taylor .

"Taylor got smarter . He wasn't impatient in trying to attack . I think that this time, he is prepared to fight all twelve rounds," the coach who stood beside Highfield said .

"I know . Taylor hired the 'White Devil' Ayres as his coach . Judging by Ayres' skill, he wouldn't let Taylor repeat the mistake he made three years ago," Highfield said .

"Then we have to change our strategy . You need to provoke him . You can even create a few fake openings for him to attack . But if you do this, you may lose some points," the coach reminded him .

"Relax, I understand . If I can exhaust Taylor, losing a few points doesn't matter . Taylor without stamina is a toothless tiger . He will be like a lamb waiting to be slaughtered . When that happens, not only will I be able to win back some points, but I will be able to knock him out," Highfield said while nodding .

"Be careful . Don't get hit . Taylor's punches are very powerful . Once you get hit, it will be hard for you to recover," the coach reminded him .

"Relax, I know what I'm doing!" Highfield said . He stood up and returned to the match .

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"The sixth round has just started!" the commentator shouted, almost simultaneously with the sound of the bell .

"During the sixth round of the match three years ago, Taylor did something extraordinarily dumb that shook the world . He bit Highfield's ear and created the biggest scandal in the boxing world . But today is different from three years ago . Both fighters are evenly matched, and in terms of points, Taylor is leading slightly . Although it isn't enough for a clear win, a lead is still a lead . I think that under these circ.u.mstances, Taylor probably won't repeat the dumb mistake he made three years ago," the commentator said .

In the boxing ring, Taylor was taking an offensive stance, and Highfield was on the defensive . But on the whole, they were still evenly matched . Highfield created some openings to bait Taylor, and Taylor did not let go of the opportunity . He took the bait and attacked . Nothing much came from the attack . He only gained a few points from it .

Amongst all the heavyweight champions, Highfield was the best at defending . The openings he gave Taylor didn't really give Taylor much of an advantage . It was only a few points, and a few points were generally not decisive in a heavyweight fight . Knockouts occurred very frequently in heavyweight fights . Leading by points didn't matter, as a knock out would render the points useless .

The bell rang, signifying the end of the sixth round . Highfield lost another point in this round, but he wasn't too concerned by it . When he arrived at his corner, he couldn't help but continue to check up on Taylor's condition .

Taylor looks like he still has a lot of stamina . Looks like I need to keep depleting his energy for the next few rounds . Maybe he will start to get tired in the ninth, or tenth round . The last two rounds will give me the chance I need . But Taylor isn't someone who can be easily beaten . I may not be able to knock him out in those two rounds, Highfield thought to himself .

Taylor looks like he still has a lot of stamina . Looks like I need to keep depleting his energy for the next few rounds . Maybe he will start to get tired in the ninth, or tenth round . The last two rounds will give me the chance I need . But Taylor isn't someone who can be easily beaten . I may not be able to knock him out in those two rounds, Highfield thought to himself .

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The ninth round .

The spotlights shone on the boxing ring and reflected off the bodies of the two boxers .

Their sweat glistened, and both Taylor and Highfield looked as if they had just come out of a sauna . They were drenched in sweat . Just by looking at the amount of sweat, one could guess how much energy they had spent .

Boxing was a sport that required a ma.s.sive amount of endurance . ESPN did a poll on professional athletes and asked them to rank the sports that required the most endurance . Long-distance cycling and marathon running came first at 9 . 36 points . Third place was long-distance swimming with 9 . 25 points . Boxing came fourth at 8 . 63 points . Soccer only got 7 . 75 points, and basketball scored 7 . 38 points .

Heavyweight boxing took an even greater amount of energy compared to other weight divisions . It was the ninth round, and Taylor and Highfield had both depleted much of their energy .

Taylor should be tired now, Highfield thought . His breath was short, and Taylor was not in a better situation either .

Maybe Taylor is just barely hanging on! I should try to find out, Highfield thought, and he decided to try attacking .

The next second, Highfield started to move his body left and right . He skipped around to try to confuse Taylor and looked for an opportunity to attack . Taylor did not let up, reacting to his opponent's every move .

In a flash, both of them attacked, trading several blows . They then retreated immediately . Their punches and reactions were too fast . The audience could only guess how many punches they had unleashed . Unless a slow-mo camera was used, there was no way to tell how many punches were meted out .

Highfield looked at Taylor . He wanted to use his hands to rub the area beneath his ribs . During their exchange, the right side of his ribcage took a punch from Taylor . That punch made him feel like his internal organs were coming out of his body . He felt like throwing up .

But what was on his mind wasn't the pain, but Taylor . During their exchange, Taylor's movements were fast, and his reactions quick . His punches were still very powerful . Evidently, Taylor had not depleted his stamina .

d.a.m.n . Taylor still has energy! Highfield thought, feeling anxious for the first time since the beginning of the match .

But what was on his mind wasn't the pain, but Taylor . During their exchange, Taylor's movements were fast, and his reactions quick . His punches were still very powerful . Evidently, Taylor had not depleted his stamina .

d.a.m.n . Taylor still has energy! Highfield thought, feeling anxious for the first time since the beginning of the match .

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Below the ring, Dai Li crossed his arms, but he had a very proud look on his face .

Stop underestimating Taylor's strength . I've even used my endurance aura!

Under the effects of the age-reduction card, Taylor had the body of a 27-year-old . This already increased his endurance . The recent endurance training also helped to increase his endurance .

However, in this match, Dai Li was still using the endurance aura .

In the previous matches, Dai Li used the explosive force halo . When used with Taylor's three-ax-style attacks, it increased Taylor's strength and speed, making Taylor unstoppable .

But today's match was a tug-of-war . It might go on for 12 rounds . Dai Li chose to use the endurance aura instead of the explosive force halo . Although he lost some attacking power, he was able to gain some endurance . Because of that, even though it was the ninth round, Taylor was maintaining his endurance .

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In the boxing ring, Taylor's chest was pumping . He was in the same condition as Highfield, breathing haggardly . Their most recent exchange had expended a lot of his energy . Although he felt a bit tired, his body was feeling excited .

It is around the ninth round . Judging by my current condition, I should be able to fight till the 12th round . This will be the first time in my boxing career that I've fought a full match . I'm still not used to it . I think I managed to hit one of Highfield's lower ribs just now, that should be a critical hit, right?

Taylor couldn't help but glance at the right side of Highfield's ribcage .

In the last few rounds, I managed several effective hits . In comparison, he also hit me a few times, but in terms of points, I am definitely ahead of him . This means that I am currently at an advantage . Before the match began, Coach Ayres told me that if I am leading in points and I have the advantage of the situation, I need to stay calm . Don't rush, let the opponent attack!

Taylor started to calm down . In his eyes, he not only saw Highfield who was opposite him, but also the victory that was dawning!

Taylor sat on the bench, his elbows on his knees . He was unusually calm . Highfield started as a light heavyweight boxer . He is one year older than me . He used to compete in the amateur league, and he won a bronze medal in the Olympics . He later entered the professional leagues, also in the light heavyweight cla.s.s . He was able to win the champions.h.i.+p belt from the World Boxing Council, the World Boxing a.s.sociation, and the International Boxing Federation within four years . Taylor was saying this to Ayres and Dai Li, but to them, it looked more like he was talking to himself . Taylor went on to say, After that, Highfield gained weight and entered the heavyweight division . But his experience in the heavyweight division wasnt the same as when he was fighting in the light heavyweight division . He fought in the division for five years, and even though he was always a t.i.tle challenger, he never managed to win the champions.h.i.+p belt . But that was until the match against me! Taylor suddenly looked agitated . Everyone thought that I would win that match . I also thought that I would be able to defeat Highfield easily . I had no idea that it would be the toughest fight of my life . Highfield chose the right strategy . He played me through the entire match . During that match, Highfield kept moving around me . When he wasnt able to do that, he just clinched me . I kept trying to attack him, but not only did it not have any effect, it also drained most of my energy . After the fourth round, I started to feel like I was going to lose the match . I remember during the sixth round, Id already depleted most of my energy . I was not able to maintain my aggressive fighting style . But Highfield was still running and jumping all around me, trying to keep exhausting me . He kept using small tricks to annoy me . Finally, I lost my cool, and when he was holding on to me, I bit his ear! I felt instant regret after biting his ear . I was too rash . I felt like I had just ended my professional boxing career . The truth was that I turned that match into one of the biggest jokes in the boxing world . I almost ruined myself with my impulsive behavior . But in all fairness, Highfield had some of the best defensive techniques in the world . At least when it comes to the people that I have fought, he was the best . His defense was almost impenetrable . If Highfield kept avoiding a head-on fight, I really would have had no way of winning . 　　 . In the athletes lounge, Highfield stared at the clock . The ticking of the clock sounded like war drums, pumping him up for a fight . However, Highfield kept reminding himself to stay calm . He couldnt act too rashly . He needed to keep a cool head because his opponent today was Kevin Taylor . Only an idiot would get into a head-on fight with Kevin Taylor! Highfield pouted . He still vividly remembered the match from three years ago . When he fought against the fierce Kevin Taylor, everyone thought that Taylor would win . But Highfield was the one who walked away with the champions.h.i.+p belt from the World Boxing a.s.sociation . Of course, he had to sacrifice his ear in the process, but he won sympathy from the audience, and it pushed him into the ranks of the top heavyweight champions . I only need to keep dodging Taylor when I face him, just like three years ago . Highfield couldnt help but touch the ear that Taylor had bitten . It had already healed, and the scars had already disappeared, but the scars in his heart were still there . I remember it was in the sixth round . Taylor was agitated, and bit my ear . I think he knew that he didnt have enough stamina to hold on any longer . Now that he is three years older, he should be in worse condition . He definitely wont be able to last long . Maybe he will bite my ear in the third round! Highfield looked at the clock . It was almost time . He stood up and walked towards the door . 　　 . It was a world-famous boxing match, but the crowd was surprisingly quiet . Strictly speaking, it didnt sound that much different from a regular boxing match . Are they actually going to fight? It is already the third round, but neither of them has attacked . Highfield is staying at the back . Taylor is also staying at the back . They are both just avoiding each other and circling around the ring . We are here to watch a boxing match, not a staring compet.i.tion! Where was the epic fight that was promised? The best attacker versus the best defender . What are we watching right now? Can you guys please get on with it! Many members of the audience were getting angry . In the commentary box sat three well-known commentators, but none of them knew what to say . The match had just been the two fighters avoiding each other and trying to test each other out . No direct attacks were coming from either of them . It really wasnt an entertaining fight . The bell rang . That meant the third round had ended . Both contestants went to their corners . Highfields chest was only moving slightly . He wasnt out of breath . He hadnt used much of his stamina, and he suspected it was the same for Taylor . Taylor got smarter . He wasnt impatient in trying to attack . I think that this time, he is prepared to fight all twelve rounds, the coach who stood beside Highfield said . I know . Taylor hired the White Devil Ayres as his coach . Judging by Ayres skill, he wouldnt let Taylor repeat the mistake he made three years ago, Highfield said . Then we have to change our strategy . You need to provoke him . You can even create a few fake openings for him to attack . But if you do this, you may lose some points, the coach reminded him . Relax, I understand . If I can exhaust Taylor, losing a few points doesnt matter . Taylor without stamina is a toothless tiger . He will be like a lamb waiting to be slaughtered . When that happens, not only will I be able to win back some points, but I will be able to knock him out, Highfield said while nodding . Be careful . Dont get hit . Taylors punches are very powerful . Once you get hit, it will be hard for you to recover, the coach reminded him . Relax, I know what Im doing! Highfield said . He stood up and returned to the match . 　　 . The sixth round has just started! the commentator shouted, almost simultaneously with the sound of the bell . During the sixth round of the match three years ago, Taylor did something extraordinarily dumb that shook the world . He bit Highfields ear and created the biggest scandal in the boxing world . But today is different from three years ago . Both fighters are evenly matched, and in terms of points, Taylor is leading slightly . Although it isnt enough for a clear win, a lead is still a lead . I think that under these circ.u.mstances, Taylor probably wont repeat the dumb mistake he made three years ago, the commentator said . In the boxing ring, Taylor was taking an offensive stance, and Highfield was on the defensive . But on the whole, they were still evenly matched . Highfield created some openings to bait Taylor, and Taylor did not let go of the opportunity . He took the bait and attacked . Nothing much came from the attack . He only gained a few points from it . Amongst all the heavyweight champions, Highfield was the best at defending . The openings he gave Taylor didnt really give Taylor much of an advantage . It was only a few points, and a few points were generally not decisive in a heavyweight fight . Knockouts occurred very frequently in heavyweight fights . Leading by points didnt matter, as a knock out would render the points useless . The bell rang, signifying the end of the sixth round . Highfield lost another point in this round, but he wasnt too concerned by it . When he arrived at his corner, he couldnt help but continue to check up on Taylors condition . Taylor looks like he still has a lot of stamina . Looks like I need to keep depleting his energy for the next few rounds . Maybe he will start to get tired in the ninth, or tenth round . The last two rounds will give me the chance I need . But Taylor isnt someone who can be easily beaten . I may not be able to knock him out in those two rounds, Highfield thought to himself . 　　 . The ninth round . The spotlights shone on the boxing ring and reflected off the bodies of the two boxers . Their sweat glistened, and both Taylor and Highfield looked as if they had just come out of a sauna . They were drenched in sweat . Just by looking at the amount of sweat, one could guess how much energy they had spent . Boxing was a sport that required a ma.s.sive amount of endurance . ESPN did a poll on professional athletes and asked them to rank the sports that required the most endurance . Long-distance cycling and marathon running came first at 9 . 36 points . Third place was long-distance swimming with 9 . 25 points . Boxing came fourth at 8 . 63 points . Soccer only got 7 . 75 points, and basketball scored 7 . 38 points . Heavyweight boxing took an even greater amount of energy compared to other weight divisions . It was the ninth round, and Taylor and Highfield had both depleted much of their energy . Taylor should be tired now, Highfield thought . His breath was short, and Taylor was not in a better situation either . Maybe Taylor is just barely hanging on! I should try to find out, Highfield thought, and he decided to try attacking . The next second, Highfield started to move his body left and right . He skipped around to try to confuse Taylor and looked for an opportunity to attack . Taylor did not let up, reacting to his opponents every move . In a flash, both of them attacked, trading several blows . They then retreated immediately . Their punches and reactions were too fast . The audience could only guess how many punches they had unleashed . Unless a slow-mo camera was used, there was no way to tell how many punches were meted out . Highfield looked at Taylor . He wanted to use his hands to rub the area beneath his ribs . During their exchange, the right side of his ribcage took a punch from Taylor . That punch made him feel like his internal organs were coming out of his body . He felt like throwing up . But what was on his mind wasnt the pain, but Taylor . During their exchange, Taylors movements were fast, and his reactions quick . His punches were still very powerful . Evidently, Taylor had not depleted his stamina . d.a.m.n . Taylor still has energy! Highfield thought, feeling anxious for the first time since the beginning of the match . 　　 . Below the ring, Dai Li crossed his arms, but he had a very proud look on his face . Stop underestimating Taylors strength . Ive even used my endurance aura! Under the effects of the age-reduction card, Taylor had the body of a 27-year-old . This already increased his endurance . The recent endurance training also helped to increase his endurance . However, in this match, Dai Li was still using the endurance aura . In the previous matches, Dai Li used the explosive force halo . When used with Taylors three-ax-style attacks, it increased Taylors strength and speed, making Taylor unstoppable . But todays match was a tug-of-war . It might go on for 12 rounds . Dai Li chose to use the endurance aura instead of the explosive force halo . Although he lost some attacking power, he was able to gain some endurance . Because of that, even though it was the ninth round, Taylor was maintaining his endurance . 　　 . In the boxing ring, Taylors chest was pumping . He was in the same condition as Highfield, breathing haggardly . Their most recent exchange had expended a lot of his energy . Although he felt a bit tired, his body was feeling excited . It is around the ninth round . Judging by my current condition, I should be able to fight till the 12th round . This will be the first time in my boxing career that Ive fought a full match . Im still not used to it . I think I managed to hit one of Highfields lower ribs just now, that should be a critical hit, right? Taylor couldnt help but glance at the right side of Highfields ribcage . In the last few rounds, I managed several effective hits . In comparison, he also hit me a few times, but in terms of points, I am definitely ahead of him . This means that I am currently at an advantage . Before the match began, Coach Ayres told me that if I am leading in points and I have the advantage of the situation, I need to stay calm . Dont rush, let the opponent attack! Taylor started to calm down . In his eyes, he not only saw Highfield who was opposite him, but also the victory that was dawning!