After returning from Finland, Jason Luo checked his attributes.
System Binder: Jason Luo
Age: 19
Height: 184 cm
Reach: 187 cm
Weight: 79.6 kg
Occupation: Professional Boxer (Class II Fighter)
Reputation: Widely Renowned
System Talents:
Greedy Wolf Power (Intermediate)
Absolute Evasion (Intermediate Rare Talent – Beginner)
Agile Physique (Intermediate Minor Talent)
Victory in Adversity (Intermediate Rare Talent – Intermediate)
Primary Boxing Attributes:
Strength: 20
Stamina: 24
Boxing Technique: 20
Footwork: 19
Reaction: 20
Punch Speed: 23
Coordination: 20
Explosiveness: 16
Recovery: 17
Dodge & Prediction: 17
Toughness: 26
Lead Hand Power: 17
Rear Hand Power: 23
Willpower: 17
Vitality: 18
Free Attribute Points: 2
Professional Boxing Overall Rating: B-Class
Competitive Shared Attributes:
Leg Technique: 9
Leg Speed: 6
Lower Body Strength: 12
Waist Power: 12
Elbow Technique: 8
Knee Technique: 7
Takedown Skills: 5
Grappling Techniques: 2
Martial Arts Mastery: None
His stats were becoming increasingly formidable, and his overall evaluation had now reached B-Class. But what exactly did that mean? A second-tier boxer?
He had made solid progress lately—his attributes were steadily improving, and racking up victories had clearly helped. Unfortunately, constantly grinding out fights could also damage a boxer's reputation.
More importantly, time was running out. Six months had already passed, and not only had Jason Luo failed to reach the championship level, he hadn't even secured the qualification to challenge for a title yet.
Meanwhile, the rapid rise of Carl Frazier weighed heavily on him...
After knocking out Durant in the first round, much of the outside doubt about Jason Luo's strength had quieted—but it also drew the attention of even stronger fighters.
A flood of new challenge invitations arrived by fax. Rod and Brown immediately resumed their selection process, but this time, Jason Luo came forward with a bold new idea.
"Mr. Rod, I feel like I'm in excellent form lately. I think we should push harder—I want to earn a title shot as soon as possible."
Rod paused, exchanged a look with Coach Brown, and said, "Well... it's not impossible. You're already progressing fast, but you want to accelerate further? Tell me exactly what you have in mind."
"I want to break into the Top 200 and officially challenge for the Interim Championship!"
Rod slowly set down the documents in his hand. "Jason, you're right—your recent form has been excellent. But I still want you to stay calm. We can increase the pace, yes, but we're not yet at the point where we can openly challenge for the world title."
"The Super Middleweight Division is currently the most competitive weight class in the world. Since Mayweather's retirement, the global superstar Canelo Álvarez has completely dominated this division. In the most authoritative boxing publications, he's ranked number one—so far ahead that even prodigies like Naoya Inoue, Terence Crawford, and Oleksandr Usyk can only look up to him."
"The current landscape looks like this: the WBA Super Champion title is held by Álvarez, David Morrell holds the Regular Champion belt, and the Interim Champion—who holds the mandatory challenge rights—is Siham, who also owns the North American Intercontinental Title."
"We're still far from that level, Jason. Up to this point, we haven't fought a true top-tier opponent. You'll need at least two or three wins against elite-level fighters to prove your strength before you can even qualify to challenge for the Gold Belt."
Jason Luo did some quick math in his head. "So, even at the fastest pace, I'd still need four or five more fights before I can challenge Morrell for the title?"
Rod nodded. "Exactly. And even then, other complications could arise. For example, Siham has already filed a mandatory challenge against Morrell, but the WBA seems intent on arranging a fight between Morrell and Demetrius Andrade, who just moved up from the WBO division. That's why the title defense has been delayed."
Hearing that, Jason Luo felt the weight of pressure building. Six months wasn't much time to navigate such a complicated road. "Then we'll take it step by step—my first goal is to enter the ranks of the top-tier fighters."
Brown nodded. "We've been discussing that too. But Jason, the risks are high. Every top-tier fighter is a monster—none of them are easy targets. If something goes wrong, our current momentum could vanish overnight."
"I'm confident," Jason Luo said firmly. "I'll take the risk."
"Alright," Rod replied. "We'll study the options carefully. Once you step into the ring, nothing's guaranteed. Just make sure you're mentally prepared."
"I understand."
Fortunately, Jason Luo's dominant win over Durant had boosted his popularity even further, making him one of the sport's rising stars. That gave them a wider range of potential opponents—but as Brown pointed out, there were no easy fights among the top-tier ranks.
Every one of them had an impressive record. After thorough filtering, only two names fit the criteria. Rod placed their profiles in front of Jason Luo.
Gruev, from Ukraine—31 years old, 179 cm tall, 183 cm reach. Professional record: 28 wins, 2 losses, 2 draws, with 21 knockouts. Currently ranked 187th by the WBA.
In 2019, he gained recognition after defeating Kazakhstan's Nurikasman in five rounds.
In September 2020, he battled undefeated rising star "Little War God" Tomio for ten grueling rounds, ending in a draw.
In April 2021, the two met again in a brutal rematch—Tomio was knocked down four times, Gruev three, but Gruev narrowly took the win on points.
Gruev was a textbook example of the Russian style—tough, durable, low punch volume but deadly precision and power. A true nightmare opponent.
The second name: Charlison Hanvey, from Edinburgh, United Kingdom—178 cm tall, 183 cm reach. Nicknamed "The Royal Guard", he was rumored to be dating a woman of royal lineage.
At just 24, he was considered one of Britain's most promising boxing stars. Handsome, but ferocious in the ring—many compared his fighting style to Gennady Golovkin.
His professional record stood at 19 wins, 0 losses, 1 draw, with 14 knockouts, ranked 165th by the WBA.
In January 2020, he made headlines by knocking out Danny Lawrence in just three rounds.
In August 2020, he dropped Mutt Howard three times before stopping him in the seventh round.
In February 2021, he faced "The Iceman" York Forlan in a ten-round war that ended in a draw.
Charlison's style was aggressive and relentless—he advanced like a tank, his punches compact and efficient, packing both raw power and deep penetration. His offense-heavy approach made him a fan favorite.
After carefully reviewing both profiles, Jason Luo fell silent. Top-tier fighters truly were on another level—even just reading their stats made that clear.
Coach Brown spoke softly. "Think it through carefully. Don't rush your decision. If the pressure feels too heavy, we can always delay this plan."
Jason Luo nodded. It was indeed a tough choice. Both opponents were powerful, and he had no absolute certainty of victory. He needed to think this through calmly...
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