On the 30th, Swelton gave him a physical test.
From entering the league to now, his height has grown from 185 centimeters to 188 centimeters, and his shoe height is 191 centimeters.
This growth is not only natural growth, but also the effect of lower limb strength training, which promotes the growth of the body to a certain extent.
In addition, his arms have grown by one centimeter. His wingspan was originally 200 centimeters and is now 202 centimeters.
The increase in height and wingspan, coupled with more flexible joints, allowed his standing reach to increase from the original 233 centimeters to 240 centimeters, 7 centimeters. This is a very drastic change.
In other words, in addition to the 4 cm increase in height and arm span, upper limb strength training changed his joint extensibility, increasing his standing reach by a full 3 cm.
In terms of jumping, there has also been great progress. The vertical jump is 85 centimeters, an increase of 3 centimeters.
The running and jumping increased even more because the speed increased. It was originally 95 centimeters, but this time it was directly increased to 100 centimeters, an increase of 5 centimeters.
His highest touch height, that is, the run-up touch height, was originally 343 centimeters, but now due to various changes, it has become 355 centimeters. This is a huge improvement, making his dunks easier.
The improvement of his jumping ability has improved his ability to stay in the air and height in the air, which will definitely increase his ability to work in the air. At the same time, the substantial improvement in reaching height and staying in the air will make his dunks and layups more efficient. Very ornamental.
This is very important to him because he can attract fans. To attract fans is to increase his influence and popularity, and to attract money. In the end, he can make more money.
"Zhou, your athletic talent is really good. In the past, you were too heavy, so your speed and jumping couldn't be shown. As long as you continue to lose weight, you will be able to jump higher and run faster." Swelton Excitedly.
He said: "I will lose another kilogram at most. We will stick to the original plan. I don't want to become so weak that I will fall down in a single collision."
Swelton smiled and said: "Of course, with your current naked height, 90 kilograms is very suitable. It is not only fast and agile, but also very strong. I don't recommend you to adjust your plan."
Zhou Quan nodded with a smile and opened the system.
Among the original shooting training tasks, there was no pull-up jump shot that had been upgraded to level 91, but now with the changes in bounce, speed, agility, height, etc., the system has once again issued training tasks for pull-up jump shots.
This time there are still three thousand times per round, allowing for two rounds of training.
He needs to carry out this training, which can reduce some of the step-back jump shots. Pay equal attention to both and can be completed before the new season.
In addition, with the increase in speed, his breakthrough technology has been upgraded from level 88 to level 89.
With various improvements, his offensive ability has increased from level 82 to level 85, which is a huge improvement for him.
Also, his dunk has been upgraded to level 88, which was originally level 80.
The next day, after nearly a month of review, Zhou Quan finally received a boxing license from the California Boxing Commission.
To apply for a boxing license, you need to provide proof of professional boxing training, which is no problem for him. He has formal training in this area at UCLA.
During his two years at UCLA, his main focus was on sports, because the cost of studying abroad was too high, and sports could make him money.
After he realized in the United States that sports could make a lot of money, he immediately changed his original intention of studying abroad.
Practicing boxing at UCLA is not because he likes this sport or thinks he can make a lot of money from this sport, but because professional boxing training can increase his ability to protect himself.
Having a boxing license in California means that he is eligible to play professional boxing matches in California, but only in California. If he wants to box in other states, he must apply for a license in that state.
Generally speaking, professional boxers will apply for boxing licenses in New York State, Nevada, and California at the same time, because New York, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles are the places where boxing matches are most likely to be held and have the greatest influence, but he doesn’t have that time. .
Two days later, Phillip received news that Larry Johnson's California boxing license had been issued and the opponent's agent had informed him.
On September 6, the WBC, one of the four major boxing organizations, notified Roger Philippe to confirm the boxing match between Zhou Quan and Larry Johnson.
On September 15th, at the Atlantic Forum Arena in Los Angeles, world-famous heavyweight boxing champion Holyfield will defend his world boxing title against American boxer Larry Holmes.
Holmes is also very powerful. He was a sparring partner of Muhammad Ali. He is a boxing champion highly praised by IBF, one of the four major boxing organizations. He is currently the head of IBF heavyweight and a former world boxing champion. One of the world's legendary boxing champions.
Holyfield currently holds the world heavyweight boxing championship gold belts of the three major boxing organizations including WBC, WBA, and IBF. He only collected these three gold belts after defeating the famous world-class boxing champion George Foreman last year. .
Therefore, this boxing title defense battle is very important and attracts a lot of attention, because if Holyfield loses the game, he will lose three gold belts at the same time.
His appearance fee is also as high as 35 million US dollars. If the opponent is a famous and influential boxing champion like Tyson and Lewis, it will be even higher. Although Holmes has strength, his influence is not as good as those two boxing champions.
Originally, this world boxing title defense match was going to be held in Las Vegas, but after discussion with the three major boxing organizations, they decided to hold it in Los Angeles, and arranged the boxing match between Zhou Quan and Larry Johnson as a back-up match.
Just after 10 o'clock in the morning, when Roger Philippe came, he was running and jumping, looking very excited. He opened the door and shouted:
"Zhou, it's confirmed, you are going to have a big event, a big event that the whole world is paying attention to. Oh, it is really great, three gold belts, the attention will definitely be super high. Zhou, you must win, win more and more The more beautiful, the better, and KOing him is the best way."
"Roger, tell me what the big scene is." Zhou Quan asked calmly.
As soon as Philip explained the situation, Zhou Quan also became excited and played a back-up game for Lao Huo. It was really a big scene.
Swelton was dumbfounded. The boxing match between two rookies was actually arranged as a back-up match for the world boxing champion defense match?
Moreover, it is a title defense match for three gold belts of the three major boxing organizations, so the three major boxing organizations are not afraid of ruining the event?
"Roger, do they think so highly of me and Larry Johnson? Is this impossible?" Zhou Quan asked.
Philip explained: "As you know, sports are about competition. You two are NBA stars. Maybe the three major organizations hope to steal more fans from the NBA.
Don’t forget, you have cross-border strength and can definitely play ice hockey and golf. Your popularity and influence are greater than Larry Johnson’s, and your influence is greater than that of ordinary boxers. The three major organizations must compete with each other. That's how you arranged it.
And generally, for such an influential world boxing title defense match, at least three to four back-up matches must be arranged. There is no problem in arranging one for you. The only difference is that you only applied for a boxing license in California, so they changed it. In Los Angeles. "
"What about the boxing match with the postman and Oakley?" Zhou Quan asked.
"Don't worry about them until their boxing license comes out."
Phillip suddenly patted his head and said, "I forgot to tell you that your appearance fee is one million U.S. dollars, and Larry Johnson's is two hundred thousand U.S. dollars."
"Is there any appearance fee?" Zhou Quan was stunned.
"of course."
Philip smiled and said: "Your influence and reputation are greater than Larry Johnson's, so your appearance fee will be higher."
Soon, at 12 noon that day, the three major boxing organizations announced the title defense match on the 15th, and also announced three back-up matches.
As soon as the news was revealed, the world boxing title defense, three gold belts, Holyfield, appearance fee of 35 million US dollars, etc., immediately became the focus of media reports.
Of course, Zhou Quan is also among them. Although he is far less concerned than Holyfield and Larry Holmes, among all related contents, he actually ranks first in terms of the number of times mentioned by the media and the weight of the contents. third.
"It's unbelievable. If Iron Fist performs at a professional level in boxing matches, he will have professional strength spanning four realms." The New York Times.
"Jordan will fight Iron Fist on the baseball field, and Iron Fist will span the five realms." Los Angeles Daily News.
"Iron Fist has not proven himself in professional golf events. It is too early to say that he has cross-border strength. Even if No. 15 beats Larry Johnson in the back-up game, it is not enough to prove that he has the level of a professional boxer. , because Larry Johnson is only an amateur boxer." Chicago Sports News.
Many media outlets rushed to report that Zhou Quan's popularity and influence had skyrocketed, which was first reflected in his Iron Fist Generation.
"Iron Fist, good news, 60% of the eight million for the second year has been completed. I think if this continues, you will be able to complete this request before the 15th." Philip said excitedly.
"That's great." Zhou Quan smiled.
At this time, in a boxing gym in New York, postman Karl Malone, Larry Johnson, and Oakley, the three guys who wanted to box with Zhou Quan, were all training together.
They have the same enemy, encourage each other, and are very motivated in training. The three of them have further developed their relationship and become good friends.
But as the world's three major boxing organizations announced the news of the boxing match, Larry Johnson, who was training hard, was very unhappy.
"It's so hateful! Why is my appearance fee only one-fifth of his?" he asked angrily at his agent.
The agent said helplessly: "If you can also participate in the Los Angeles Golf Celebrity Charity Tournament, if you can also achieve a professional performance of two under par, if you can also win $550,000 from Jordan, And donate it all. If you can lead the team to the Eastern Conference Finals and average 20+10 offensive and defensive performance per game on Jordan's head, then you may also get an appearance fee of one million US dollars."
"Keep training."
Larry Johnson uttered these words and shut his mouth completely.
"Damn it, you have taken away all the benefits. Charles and I can't even drink soup." The postman said dissatisfied.
Oakley scolded: "The damn California Boxing Commission, why did they approve his license and not ours?"
As soon as he finished cursing, the mobile phone next to him rang. After he walked over to answer the call, his manager told him that his application for a boxing license had been approved.
"I passed, postman, you're the only one left." He put down the phone and turned back to the postman.
The postman's face twitched. He had only been training for boxing for the shortest time. After the Olympics, he played golf for two days in Los Angeles. Not long after he started, he might not be able to meet the requirements and the license application would not be approved.
"If it doesn't work this year, I will continue to apply next year. Anyway, I want to fight Iron Fist." Karl Malone said fiercely.
He has no choice but to fight. After Larry Johnson and Oakley, if he is the only one who doesn't fight, he will lose all face. It will be worse than being beaten half to death by Zhou Quan, so he must fight even if he loses.
…
Two days later, Philip and Oakley's managers negotiated with the WBC, and the boxing match was arranged on October 10, as a prelude to the challenge between the two WBC lightweight boxers.
It's just that it's not a world boxing title defense match, and the attention will be a hundred times smaller. It also depends on whether Zhou Quan is injured in the boxing match with Larry Johnson. If the injury is too serious, the WBC will cancel this back-up match. .
Soon, Los Angeles ushered in the world boxing title defense match that boxing fans and the media had been waiting for.
On the 14th, hundreds of private jets from all over the United States arrived at airports in Los Angeles. A large number of rich and famous people flew to Los Angeles from all over the world.
Just looking at the reactions of these rich people, you can tell how popular and concerned this game is. If it were the previous Tyson, I'm afraid the popularity would be even higher.
Jordan, Olajuwon, Pippen, Postman, Oakley and many other people also rushed to Los Angeles to cheer for Larry Johnson.
Naturally, the neutral Barkley and Magic Johnson and other people would not give up this opportunity, and also gathered in Los Angeles.
For Zhou Quan, Isiah Thomas and Joe Dumars also rushed to Los Angeles, and Rodman, who had been hanging out with Madonna, also appeared this time.
"Brother Zhang, do you want to watch the boxing match?"
On the afternoon of the 14th, Zhou Quan contacted Zhang Lili, who was selling beer everywhere.
"Xiao Zhou, are you planning to change your career in the future? Then I suggest you play golf, haha!" Zhang Lili laughed.
"It's just for fun, and I can teach those guys who think I'm easy to bully a lesson." He said with a smile.
"Okay, give me a ticket and I'll cheer for you." Zhang Li said with a smile.
"There are no tickets. They are too expensive. A front row ticket costs at least 20,000 US dollars. I can't afford you. Just sit on the coach's bench. There are seats there." Zhou Quan said.
"That's better, it's closest to the ring." Zhang Li said with a smile.
On the afternoon of the 15th, Zhou Quan and Roger Philippe came to the Great Western Forum Arena. He was accompanied by his boxing gym coach and sparring partner, as well as Zhang Lijia, who temporarily served as his coaching team.
This coach's name is Hans, he is fifty-six years old, and he is also his on-site coach tonight, and his sparring partner is his assistant.
His back-up match was the second one. It was neither forward nor backward, and should be the worst of the three back-up matches. This was also the result of the consideration of the three major boxing organizations, which were worried that their standards were too low.
As back-up boxers, there is no separate lounge. A large lounge is arranged for the three pairs of boxers. Each boxer has several coaches, assistants and managers. Thirty or forty people are crowded into one lounge. It seems a bit crowded.
When Zhou Quan entered, Larry Johnson had already arrived and was conducting warm-up training with the help of coaches and assistants.
The two looked at each other and had no intention of greeting each other.
In terms of weight class, both Zhou Quan and Larry Johnson were heavyweight boxers, but they did not get the respect of the other four boxers, who looked at them with disdain from time to time, with a strong sense of contempt.
Suddenly a group of people walked in, and it turned out to be Jordan and the others.
"Hey, Larry, we're here to cheer you on." Michael Jordan glanced at Zhou Quan and walked towards Larry Johnson.
Behind him were a large group of people, including Pippen, Dameng, Oakley, the postman, etc., all of whom had issues with Zhou Quan.
Barkley, Magic and others who had no relationship with Zhou Quan said hello to him, and after a few words, they also went to Jordan's side.
"How about it, Larry, how sure are you of beating him?" Jordan asked expectantly.
Larry Johnson said disdainfully: "If he hits me with his head, I am not his opponent. I only use my fists. I will KO him tonight."
Jordan said excitedly: "That's great! Listen, Larry, if you get a KO tonight, I will take you to play a round of golf."
"It's a deal."
Larry Johnson is very happy. Jordan's status is getting higher and higher and his reputation is getting better and better. If he gets his friendship, he will definitely do better in the league.
Barkley likes Larry Johnson very much, because this is a guy who is as good as him. He is only a little tall, but he can make a world of difference in the interior.
In just one season, he became very good friends with Larry Johnson, much better than his relationship with Zhou Quan. At this time, he smiled and said: "Larry, are you really sure about KOing Iron Fist? If you are sure, Then I can place a bet on you."
When it came to gambling, Jordan's eyes immediately lit up. He said excitedly: "Listen Larry, I just bet two hundred thousand dollars on you. Don't let me lose."
"Don't worry, Michael, you will definitely win." Larry Johnson said excitedly.
At this time, the assassin, Joe Dumars, and Rodman arrived.
"snort!"
Jordan couldn't help but snorted when he saw the assassin.
Zhou Quan greeted the three assassins, looked at Rodman and asked, "Dennis, aren't Madonna tired of playing with you yet?"
"Pfft, haha..."
Assassin and Joe Dumas burst into laughter.
However, Jordan and Pippen looked unhappy because they were both rejected by Madonna.
After the season, Pippen really pursued Madonna, but Madonna was having a heated fight with Big Bug at the time and rejected him.
Rodman looked proud, shook his head and smiled: "My vitality attracted her, and she also said she wanted to marry me. I am considering it."
"Has your divorce lawsuit been completed?" Zhou Quan asked.
Speaking of this, Rodman's face looked a little ugly and said: "After the fight, I have no money and I am going bankrupt."
"Your queen didn't compensate you at all?" Zhou Quan asked in a low voice.
The assassin and Joe Dumars squatted on the floor with laughter. Rodman chuckled and said: "She is interested in my genes. If I am willing to cooperate with her to have a child, she will give me millions of dollars. Iron Fist, you Do you think I should agree?"
Zhou Quan joked: "I think you can earn millions of dollars by making small movies."
"Ha ha……"
This time, not only the assassin and Joe Dumars, but also Roger Philippe, coach Hans, Zhang Lili and others burst into laughter.
"let's go."
When Jordan heard these words, he was in a very bad mood and left the lounge with others.
(End of chapter)
