Boom!
Link landed a punch on Andrea Berto's cheek.
Andrea staggered backward, hitting the ropes. Link was about to follow up with his victory when a clang, clang, clang of the bell sounded from the audience.
The first round ended.
Link returned to his corner and sat down, sweating profusely.
"Link, don't rush. If you can't win in five rounds, just go a few more. The match is ten rounds; nobody said you have to win within five,"
West advised.
"West, don't worry. I said I'd finish the fight within five rounds, and I'll stand by my word, no matter how difficult, I'll give it my all to make it happen,"
Link said firmly, clenching his fists.
"Wow, that sounds great!"
Mario curled his lips and said to Reggie below the stage, "Write this down—Link says he'll KO Andrea within five rounds, no matter how hard it is, he has to do it. What a motivational statement, you should remember it."
Reggie nodded and took out his phone to take note.