#Light Heavyweight Division

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08122009 - A HOT PLEASURE! DANNY MCINTOSH scoring his RIGHT UPPERCUTS against the FACE of NATHAN CLEVERLY on July 18, 2009(?). Very Obvious Manhood Pain on Cleverly's Face! In the 7th Round, the Fight was stopped with the decision going to Cleverly (BoxRec Info). 101423

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Beterbiev Triumphs in Epic Clash: Undisputed Light Heavyweight Crown Secured

Artur Beterbiev- When Undisputed is Still Disputed

By: Addison Keeley

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This past Saturday exhibited one of boxing's most sought-after bouts in recent memory, as unified champion Artur Beterbiev met fellow champion Dmitry Bivol for undisputed light heavyweight supremacy. Both Beterbiev and Bivol have been champions since 2017. They had possession of the four belts for five years when Beterbiev stopped then-undefeated and unified champion Oleksandr Gvozdyk. The fight had plenty of time to marinate, especially when politics that have nothing to do with boxing caused the fight to be denied last year. Another unfortunate delay occurred when the injury-prone Beterbiev suffered a torn right meniscus early this year when the fight was finally agreed to. 

With all the setbacks out of the way, the two light heavyweight kings met and established a quick, complicated pace from the start. Many people felt that Bivol could snag the first three rounds with his superior hand speed, in-and-out skills, and occasional flurries. Yet, Beterbiev implemented himself in spurts throughout those rounds, most notably in a flashy exchange concluding round three. Following the next three rounds, Beterbiev could maintain and build upon that momentum he found at the end of round three, as he started to walk Bivol back and land with his straight and looping shots. 

With the fight even in the eyes of many at this point, round seven was an interesting one and perhaps the most competitive overall in this closely contested bout. Towards the end of it, Bivol was able to hurt Beterbiev with a right hand, just to get hurt by a counter left hook when trying to capitalize, which prompted Beterbiev to tee off until the bell sounded. 

Bivol seemed to gain a second wind in the eighth and ninth rounds as he stepped on the gas and put some eye-catching combinations together. However, the pace throughout the fight seemed to have more of an effect on Bivol than on the other way around, as Beterbiev was able to pick up the pressure, making Bivol uncomfortable with his aggression and shot selection. In fact, Beterbiev sweeping these three rounds on all three of the judge's scorecards is what earned him this monumental win.

Throughout the fight, both participants showed class and IQ in a thrilling clash that showed exactly why they had been on top for so long. Boxing does not often provide the fans a super fight that manages to get the reception this one did, especially considering how expectations can be easily missed. 

Regardless of the praise the fight earned by many for its display of pedigree, drama, and ebbs and flows, controversy has managed to overshadow or completely negate it in the eyes of many. After coming up short in a majority decision loss, many fans and pundits feel that Dmitry Bivol should have been crowned the undisputed champion. 

Notably, many fans cited all the missing things that Beterbiev had done, yet seemingly refused to acknowledge all the times that Bivol had connected on Beterbiev's gloves and arms when letting go of his flurries. The same fans also acknowledge the flashy shots that Bivol connected with but do not seem to acknowledge Beterbiev's, despite them being the more damaging of the two. On top of this, the pace of the fight seemed to have more of an effect on Bivol than Beterbiev. 

For as many fans dissatisfied with the result, there are just as many, if not more, that can see a case for victory being made for either guy or a draw. That being said, the most fortunate part about the competitiveness and the result alike is there is a solid chance that we fans will be treated to a rematch between Beterbiev and Bivol.

Featured Photo: Queensbury Promotions

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Everyone knows that Thunders Arena Wrestling has the big heavyweight and light-heavyweight muscular wrestlers. Muscleboy Wrestling is more known for lightweight, welterweight, and middleweight wrestlers, although Muscleboy does have a number of wrestlers at the heavier weight divisions. Here's a few muscular wrestlers from Muscleboy Wrestling 💪💪💪

Iceman Johnson, 220 lbs and 5' 11"

Ryan Sparks, 210 lbs and 5' 11"

Monstah Mike, 240 lbs and 5' 10"

Artemis Iron, 210 lbs and 5' 9"

Brendan Byers, 210 lbs and 6' 2"

Damien Stone, 220 lbs and 5' 8"

Rob Steel, 190 lbs and 5' 9"

Shane Michaels, 210 lbs and 5' 10"

Bull Barrett, 205 lbs and 5' 11"

Pup Bandit, 210 lbs and 5' 7"

MUSCLEBOY WRESTLING 💪💪💪

Who's your favorite wrestler? Leave a comment.

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I'm forever black-eyed, a product of a broken home

summary: boxer!lip gallagher headcanons and foundation building <3

title from: "Black-Eyed" by Placebo

word count: 1.4k

content warnings: I mean, like boxing is an aggressive sport so, she gets dirty at the end so MDNI!!!, choking kink mention, cumplay mentioned

side note: was originally soft and world building and doing research for boxing but,,,,, olive politely ruined all those thoughts

just some simple thoughts to begin! to test the waters!

-a middleweight boxer, just to begin. on a good week he could qualify for light heavyweight but he's properly enrolled in the middeweight division

-which just, is no commentary on JAW, however doing some looking into and looking for the general weight of a healthy 5'7" man puts him somewhere in the middleweight/barely light heavyweight division. but if we consider the Gallagher household income and diet they probably have, Lip is 100% in the middleweight division

-Lip is most well known for his jabs and uppercuts, his style is very agressive

-he's also known for taking a heavy beating in just about every fight he has.

-carl was big into Rambo, constantly playing First Blood when he could. so he naturally tried to see if any of Stallone's movies where similar. Lip was somehow enamored with Rocky when they borrowed it from the library.

-Carl didn't love Rocky like at all lmao, he wanted more fighting in there. Debbie loved Rocky and Adrian's relationship, she thinks they're adorable and romantic.

-This idea hinges on Lip being more aggressive in high school, getting into a lot more fights. This might be due to bullying or just being an overall aggressive kid with little dog syndrome

-At a certain point he's threatened with juvie and or foster care or he can put his anger into something more productive. Lip chose the latter.

-Kevin suggests boxing and even offers to help teach him if he wanted

-he does that thing that boys do where he thinks he can do it all by himself because he watched a movie about it a few times (he's seen every Rocky movie he can get his hands on)

-however jumping right into boxing is much harder than he thought it would be (surprise!) (dummy /affectionate)

-Lip is out of shape, has smokers lungs, and just,,,,, does not know how to throw a proper punch lmao

-so the first day at the gym he's dying

-soooo he goes to Kevin with his tail between his legs and begs him to teach him how to box

-now Kevin is FIT like

-like FIT.

-and Kevin is more than happy to help train Lip

-so through out high-school he spends his free time at the gym after he's done his homework and the work of kids who have paid him

-he gets fit, builds some muscle, adopts a slightly healthier diet

-once he's in college he gets a slightly less regimented schedule due to being out of the house

-he gets a little out of shape, doesn't do as many workouts and sparing matches as he should

-so when he drops out of college he goes back starts getting back into shape to actually start fighting!!

-sigh not to bring back Patsy's reader but like you probably work at Patsy's or maybe the Alibi Room??? some where he and his family frequent a lot!

-and he's just kind of like,,,, a little punk who wants your attention so bad lowkey cause like

-you mind your business! nice, respectful, keeps to themselves

-what he doesn't know is you're so drawn to him cause you've been watching the muscled guy dote on his baby brother and his sister and his other brother

-but also he's a punkass!!

-so you eventually entertain him and go on dates with him and he's

-yeah he's cocky about his stats but he's also just so sweet

-he starts doing fights for money a little before you guys start dating

-uses half his fighting earnings for his family, the other half he's got his own squirrel fund going

-when you guys are dating, he uses that other half to spoil you <3

-this next one is from Maggie's brain but I love it

-watching him during training, when he doesn't really need to wear his gloves, and seeing him send people flat to the ground is,,,,

-mind boggling, as his partner

-because you know that those hands are soft and loving

-just that morning, he was holding your face softly and memorizing each detail he could get his fingers on

-the night before, his hands were firm but soft on your thighs

-so seeing him knock grown men flat is mind boggling anddddd I mean you can guess right?

-turns you on a little bit that's what I'm getting at

-whenever olive comes in it becomes a whore house 🙄 (SO AFFECTIONATE I LOVE YOU OLIVE AND YOUR DIRTY MIND THANK YOU THANK YOU)

-olive thinks boxer lip has a choking kink and she would be correct

-which feeds into her bicep kink whatever whatever we love her

-fucking him in the locker room after good fight and he's not super busted up (you guys seen what Rocky looks like? busted eyelids and shit) (not lip, he's gonna have a bruise and a little cut be he's okay <3)

-he's very sweaty and very pent up and running off the adrenaline of the fight and winning

-also wearing his boxing shorts around!! just comfy clothes

-but we was talking about him fucking you in his robe which is very KVE of him *I've not seen Iron Claw I'm just saying what I've seen from the girlies

-I just think he kind of loves seeing Gallagher painted across your shoulders (or even your ass if he's got it on his shorts)

-but also he would have like a fun stage name guys what do we think his stage name would be

-like The Italian Stallion fucks like Rocky Balboa ate with that

-but he could also just be Lip

-Lip 🥰 in the blue corner <3

-whereas 🥵The Italian Stallion🥵 in the red corner?

-idk help guys

-anyways boxer lip has some CRAZY stamina

-like

-like CRAZY stamina

-you think you're ready to conk out after two rounds? yeah well Lips not so

-but he's soso sweet about it

-I'm back I've done some research and my idea works, walk with me

-this man is horny, we all know that like

-like he's HORNY

-anyways he goes like

-like crazy

-he's got one of your legs up over his shoulder, the other pressed up against his side where it's wrapped around his middle

-he has already made you come twice and your thirds on the way

-the squelching as he fucks you is pornographic, and he fucking loves it

-you simply cannot think, he's kept you teetering on the edge of overstimulation but all you can focus on is the feeling of him fucking into you, his shoulder flexing under your leg

-and he's being soso sweet cooing in your ear, telling you how good you feel, how he's going to fill you up so nice and you just need to go one more round with him after cause he wants to make sure you remember him before he fights later

-your third orgasm is what draws out Lip's first orgasm

-he's really gentle about how he rolls his hips into you, you can feel the mixture of both your release slipping out of you

-he's pressing soft, soft kisses to your face, telling you how good you are and how you feel just sooo good

-you can feel his cock twitch inside of you and the slow beginnings of him getting hard again

-and he's just being so

-"Come on baby, just need one more from ya" "Gonna let me fill you one more time?" "gotta make sure it sticks baby" "Wanna make sure you remember me when I'm up in the ring"

-and who are you to deny his soft pleas

-HELP WAIT GUYS GUYS

-so like after he reaches his second orgasm inside of you and he pulls out, he cannot stop looking at where the mix of you release slips out of you

-and he's hard again this punk

-but, you're just so sleepy and so floaty

-so Lip gets himself off above you, fucking himself into his hand using both of your guys cum as a lubricant

-anyways blah blah, he paints your tummy in his cum, it reaches just under your chest and this feeds into the marking thing he's got

-someone stop this man he's tooooo horny

-anyways he cleans you up (collects the cum he can and slips it into you, pushing it softly into you with his fingers, trying to keep the rest of your release from slipping out even more)

-but as you're drifting off, he makes sure to clean you up, dress you back in some cozy sleep clothes

-boxer lip the beloved

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Cem Caceres KOs Stefan Latescu in the 1st round with a left hook to the body - Glory 94

Big KO in the light heavyweight division

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Today In History

Muhammad Ali was born on January 17, 1942, in Louisville, Kentucky. His birth name was Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr.

At an early age, young Clay showed that he wasn’t afraid of any bout—inside or outside of the ring.

At the age of 12, Clay discovered his talent for boxing through an odd twist of fate. After his bike was stolen, Clay told police officer Joe Martin that he wanted to beat up the thief. “Well, you better learn how to fight before you start challenging people,” said Martin.

Clay started working with Martin to learn how to spar and soon began his boxing career. In his first amateur bout in 1954, he won the fight by split decision. Clay went on to win the 1956 Golden Gloves tournament for novices in the light heavyweight class. Three years later, he won the National Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions, as well as the Amateur Athletic Union’s national title for the light heavyweight division.

In 1960, Clay won a spot on the U.S. Olympic boxing team and traveled to Rome to compete. After winning his first three bouts, Clay defeated Zbigniew Pietrzkowski of Poland to win the light heavyweight Olympic gold medal.

After his Olympic victory, Clay was heralded as an American hero. He soon turned professional and continued overwhelming all opponents in the ring. In 1964 Clay’s victory over Liston earned him his first world heavyweight boxing championship.

The next morning, on February 26, Clay announced his affiliation with the Nation of Islam, and his name became Muhammad Ali.

Muhammad Ali started a different kind of fight with his outspoken views against the Vietnam War, and in his retirement, Ali devoted his time to philanthropy around the world. In 1998 he was the United Nations Messenger of Peace, and in 2005 Ali received the Presidential Medal of Honor.

Ali also received the President’s Award from the NAACP in 2009 for his public service efforts.

“Truly great people in history never wanted to be great for themselves.” - Muhammad Ali

CARTER Magazine

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Next Opponent: CRIMSON DEMON Feral Soul ???: RUBICANTE, ARCHFIEND OF FLAME

After taking the Light-heavyweight championships by storm, the unenhanced upstart is back and breaking into the Cruiserweight division! While he may put his life on the line in his regulator-free fights, Crimson Demon isn't flying solo either; a mysterious pact with the so-called "Archfiend of Flame", Rubicante, is rumoured to be the source of his prodigious power. Crimson may not be forthcoming with the details, but one thing is for sure: he's bringing the heat!

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WORLD WRESTLING ENTERTAINMENT/FEDERATION MAGAZINE: February 1994

interview 

Marty Jannetty

Marty is currently trying to make the transition from lighting-fast SST to powerful, indestructible Sherman tank.

Considered one of the top guns in the airborne division of the World Wrestling Federation, high-flier Marty Jannetty appears to be on the rise again. Possessing aerial tactics better even than Tom Cruise’s Maverick, Jannetty is eagerly looking to regain something he lost a few months ago: the Intercontinental Championship. 

To better compete with the heavyweights that now roam the Federation, Jannetty has completely altered his training regime. He currently is trying to make the transition from lightning-fast SST to powerful, indestructible Sherman tank. We recently caught up with him in a local gym where he was working out in an effort to add some metal to his frame. 

Editors: You made your mark as a part of one of the greatest tag teams of all time: the Rockers. Now you’ve achieved a certain standard as a singles wrestler. Which do you prefer?

Jannetty: At one time tag team wrestling was my favorite because there was a lot more action. However, looking back, I probably felt that way because I tag team wrestled all the time. Now wrestling singles–and feeling the glory of being the Intercontinental Champion–has changed my mind. I really enjoy the singles competition, but that doesn’t mean i wouldn’t go back to tag team if i found the right partner. Of course, after Shawn Michaels, I have my doubts about tagging with someone. 

Editors: In what way do you feel the mental preparation is different between a tag team match and a singles match?

Jannetty: In tag team, you have to prepare for two different opponents using two different strategies. You also must be in complete coordination with your partner. In singles, you concentrate on one opponent, and you primarily do your own thing. The pace is altogether different.

Editors: You mentioned earlier that you would consider getting back into tag team wrestling if you found the right partner. If you had to choose a partner today, whom would you pick?

Jannetty: I have somebody in mind for maybe later on down the road, but I don’t want to let the cat out of the bag just yet. I don’t want to give any potential opponents an opportunity to prepare for us.

[“My new attitude is fight fire with fire. If that’s the way they want to play the game, I’ll play the game that way.”]

Editors: In your opinion, which is the best tag team in the World Wrestling Federation today?

Jannetty: I’d have to say the Steiner Brothers. They’re in excellent shape and possess the most skillful moves. They also have a tremendous wrestling background, and they’re brothers. This enables them to think alike, which is very important in tag team wrestling. 

Editors: Let’s talk about singles wrestling now. You had a taste of the gold when you captured the Intercontinental Belt last year. Was this your greatest achievement in the ring?

Jannetty: At this point I would have to say it is, but I’m not through yet. I certainly plan on reaching that goal again and then going even further. Everyone’s ultimate goal is to be the Federation Champion.

Editors: You lost the belt only a few days after winning it. How did it feel to be at the top of the mountain, only to be knocked off so quickly?

Jannetty: I didn’t lose it; I was robbed. When I beat him, it was Shawn against Marty. When he defeated me, it was Shawn and Diesel against Marty. Michaels didn’t beat me. Diesel won that match for him.

Editors: Speaking of Diesel, many monstrous heavyweights have recently entered the Federation. Do you feel that your style of wrestling will be enough to put you past them?

Jannetty: To be quite honest, I’m going to have to put on a little size and get a lot meaner. That’s why I’ve been working out. I’ve been strictly trying to wrestle these guys, and that’s not going to work. I have to forget wrestling and take on the attitude that these guys have, and that is to win at any cost.

Editors: Is this why you’ve been picking on guys like Bastion Booger and Adam Bomb?

Jannetty: That’s right. Sitting around and messing with guys that aren’t the big, bad ones isn’t going to get me anywhere.

Editors: Have you ever considered hiring a manager to help guide you?

Jannetty: You know, in the past I would, but my new attitude is fight fire with fire. If that’s the way they want to play the game, I’ll play the game that way. This big ego of not having to play their game isn’t getting me anywhere. 

Editors: Let’s switch to a lighter subject. A lot of your fans may not realize this, but you dedicate a great deal of your time to charity work. Tell us about that.

Jannetty: Yeah, let’s lighten things up. Over the past few months, I’ve done some work with the Blindness Foundation, the Special Olympics and a few other organizations around the country. I also did the Jerry Lewis Telethon, which was the biggest fund-raiser I’ve ever done. I always welcome the opportunity to do charity work; it’s very important to me.

Editors: Any last words for the fans of the World Wrestling Federation?

Jannetty: The future is there for me. You keep repeating the fact that I am trying to get back on top. It’s not a matter of trying to; I’m going to. I’ll be champion again.

[EDITOR’S NOTE: AFTER THIS INTERVIEW, MARTY INTIMATED THAT HE’D BE READY TO TAKE ON THE LIKES OF EVANDER HOLYFIELD AFTER A FRE MORE MONTH OF HIS NEW TRAINING REGIME.]

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So, that last minigram huh?

Kotoko continuing to be unable to take what she dishes out is adorable without question. To celebrate the continuation and the use of portal timeline interactions in another minigram-

I wanna take a moment to discuss that and how martial arts is handled in the portal timeline too!

Transcript of official translation of Minigram EP51 "Mixed Martial Arts Competition Part 2"

[51-1] Kotoko: You're a martial arts guy right, Kazui? Kotoko: What do you do? Judo? Mahiru: What's wrong Mikoto? Kazui: Why do you wanna know all of a suddent? nervous Mikoto: If the battle starts here, I'll have nightmares about it. Mikoto: Who is stronger...? Last episode [51-2] Kazui: Uhh. Kazui: I mainly do judo and kendo(Japanese fencing). Kazui: And a bit of karate. Kazui: You also have some experience in combat sports right? Kazui: I can tell. Kazui: Hm... Kazui: It involves punching and kicking... Kazui: But I don't think it's karate... Kotoko: ...! Kazui: Is it taekwondo? Kotoko: I'm not telling you. Kotoko: Stop staring at me you pervert. Kazui: Is.. Kazui: Isn't that a bit unfair...?

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Does Kotoko in the last panel remind anyone else of another prisoner?

I guess playing investigator/hero is only fun when when she the only one doing the watching right?

They’re still here, still here, it grates me.

The difference between this in and the portal timeline interaction is that more prisoners have been included. Mahiru and Mikoto. Two people who had already deduced that Kazui and Kotoko had some martial arts knowledge.

Since this is following up from Minigram EP50 "Mixed Martial Arts Competition Part 1" where Mikoto asks who would win between Kazui and Kotoko in a fight.

[50-1] Mikoto: By the way- Mikoto: Who is stronger between Koto-chan and Kazu? Mikoto: Both of them do martial arts, right? Kotoko: If we go head to head, I'd think Kazui. Futa: Of course it would be. Futa: Don't ask such a stupid question. Futa: Women can't beat men in martial arts. Futa: This isn't a manga. Futa: Body size makes a big difference. step step Futa: How hard you hit is dependent on your body weight Futa: You don't understand. [50-2] Kotoko: Futa does have a point. squeak Kotoko: The fact that many martial arts have weight divisions means that it makes much of a difference. Kotoko: I would be bantamweight and he would be cruiserweight or heavyweight. Kotoko: But... snap Kotoko: I would at least break one of his arms. sst Kotoko: ... So when do we fight?

Maybe we'll get to see Mahiru and Kazui's timeline conversation from 20/06/19 turned into a minigram as well.

20/06/19 Kazui: By the way…… thanks, Shina-chan. You keep going around and talking to people to make sure the mood never gets too sour, right? It’s a big help. We’re all in here together, after all. If a fight broke out, the whole group could fall apart. Mahiru: ……eh? Huh~? Ah, no, I’m just talking to people because I personally want to talk. All the kids are so cute, so I can’t help but want to fuss over them! A fight, huh… But if that ever happened, then you’ll definitely be a big help, right~? Since you’re so big! And buff! Kazui: Ahh, no. I mean, I’ll do what I can. Based on appearance, as long as nobody has a weapon, I think I can probably get everyone under control…… No, we should just hope that nothing like that ever happens. Mahiru: You know, I quite like watching martial arts, actually. I don’t really get it, but it looks super cool. Hi-yah! Hi-yah!

The changes made in the minigram could be to give a more cohesive narrative to those moments. Mikoto, asks Kotoko who's tougher which causes her to get intrigued as well wanting to test her strength, she asks Kazui what martial arts he knows to see if he's a worthy opponent. This leads to Kazui getting nervous assuming this means she's going to try to fight him. Which could lead into him thanking Mahiru for always trying to keep the atmosphere light afterwards and she just explains she has fun talking to everyone.

But let's hop into the interesting thing. Considering the focus on strength and martial arts I decided to look over the timeline interactions involving them. they're interesting to say the least.

Here's the first one to mention martial arts-

20/05/30 Mahiru: Hey, Kotoko-chan. There’s something that’s really been bugging me, so do you mind if I ask? ……how do you style yourself so well? Have you always dressed like that? But it also looks like something you’d wear for training. Do you play sport? Ah, or maybe some kind of martial arts? Kotoko: ……you really are carefree. Everyone in here is a “murderer” right? Is this really the time to be asking questions like that? Mahiru: Hmm, I guess so. That’s what they said. But nobody here seems particularly scary or anything, right? If I had to pick someone, then maybe you’re the scariest! Ah, wait, do you do like yoga or something? Kotoko: ……I can’t tell if you’re making fun of me or are just an airhead.

The second is you guessed it the interaction between Mahiru and Kazui. Wow Mahiru certainly is good at picking out people who know martial arts in a casual way.

The third one is Kotoko's interaction with Kazui,

20/07/09 Kotoko: Kazui, you do martial arts, right? ……what type? Judo? Kazui: Ah, my main is…… judo, and kendo. I also know a little bit of karate. You must have some martial arts experience too, right, Yuzuriha-chan? I can tell by looking. Hmm… probably a combat type…… I’m guessing not karate…… is it taekwondo? Kotoko: ……I’m not telling you. Stop ogling me like that. It’s gross. Kazui: I-isn’t that a bit unfair?

Then the conversation between Mikoto, Kotoko, and Futa.

20/08/03 Mikoto: By the way, Koto-chan. Who’s stronger between you and Kazu-san? You both know martial arts, right? Kotoko: ……if it was a fair one-on-one fight, probably Kazui. Futa: Isn’t that obvious? What a stupid question. There’s no way a girl could win in a fight against a man. This is real life, not a manga. There’s too big a difference in body size. And that’s what determines the weight of your attacks. Kotoko: ……Futa’s not entirely wrong there. In a lot of martial arts, they specifically split up divisions based on body weight for that reason. I’m bantam, and he’d probably be either cruiser or heavy. Well, I’d still break an arm or two though.

The funniest thing about looking over the Portal Timeline interactions in contrast to how the minigram portrays this is-

Well to realize that Kazui never told anyone he did martial arts until he was directly asked by Kotoko. Kotoko and Mahiru both just assumed from how he was built that he did some sort of martial arts. A conclusion they would have come to by oggling the man.

Now Mahiru doesn't hide that she's eyeing up the every adult men in Milgram at all-

20/06/08 Mahiru: Shidou-san…… you’re really good-looking. Personally I think you’d be better if you ate a bit more, but you’re slim and tall, and well put together to boot…… You must’ve been super popular up until now, right? Shidou: ……yeah, that’s true…… I did my share of fooling around in the past. Mahiru: Oh~? That’s not the sort of answer I’d expect from you. I’ve got it! Somebody told you that if you replied like that people wouldn’t resent you so much, right? Shidou: Haha, I’m surprised you guessed. ……it seems that no matter what guise I put on, it’s meaningless against a woman’s insight.

So, it's not much of a surprise that she would make this sort of observation about Kazui. Hell, I'm not even faulting it.

Q.05  Who do you dislike most out of the other prisoners? Mahiru: Futa-kun is a bully, so definitely out! Also Mikoto is pretty flippant, he kinda seems like the type who’d cheat~

If she's trying to use Milgram to find a new boyfriend all the more power to her. Yet, it is again very hilarious that from how the timeline presents it the only reason Kotoko came to the conclusion that Kazui did a martial arts was because she was in her own words ogling him.

Kotoko: ……I’m not telling you. Stop ogling me like that. It’s gross.

What about you, Kotoko?!

Putting this look to the side. Which out of context and in context is not good cosidering the deifnition of the term ogle.

Kazui never told anyone that he did a martial art until he was expressedly asked by Kotoko. The only way that anyone would draw the conclusion that he did is by looking at him (possibly alot). Plus we already know that Kotoko has been keeping an eye on all the prisoner and even more stuff since the release of Deep Cover.

Sorry to go into semantics but yeah what Kotoko did in this minigram is the definition of ogling and is presented as such visually as well as contexually. So, makes sense why they'd have her call him a pervert instead of having her say to stop ogling her like she did before. Having her say that would highlight the double standard here a bit too much.

Despite Kotoko not even answering Kazui when he asks why she's inquiring about this in the overtly menacing way that she is. He still answers her question earnestly. Then when he asks her what martial arts she does to continue the conversation and give her the opportunity to have a reciprocal conversation she just shuts it down by calling him a pervert in the minigram and implying he's one in the original portal timeline by saying he's ogling her.

Him saying that's a bit unfair is rather reasonable. Because that's what it is unfair. He told her what martial arts he does the least she could do is continue the conversation she started and answer the same question she had the audacity to ask.

But while we're still on the topic of martial arts-

Why the fuck are Mahiru and Mikoto so good at telling who does martial arts? It makes sense for Kazui and Kotoko. Also Mahiru admits to being interested in martial arts to Kazui. So, that somewhat explains that. Yet, with Mikoto it's a bit surprising. Given he says that he hates violence.

Q.06 What do you hate? Mikoto: working overnight / reptiles / violence

Well just because he hates violence doesn't mean he can't recognize those capable of being violent or even that he won't use violence himself. It just means he hates it.

Still why is that a skill Mahiru or Mikoto would ever need to the point of being comfortable enough to surmise that two of the prisoners here do it? While also being stunningly correct. Mikoto could have overheard any of the other timeline interractions and just been making small talk though.

Since his talk happens after all the others. Still the fact that four people in this prison are possibly really good at surmising if someone does martial arts by looking at them alone is kind of impressive and terrifying.

This is just some interesting stuff that the new minigram got me thinking about. It's really interesting to see how the staff is incorporating the portal timeline interactions into the minigrams. I can't wait to see what they do with the others from trial one.

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"Tonight, he explodes into the ring once more… The man you love to hate with a FIERY passion - the Brute Bomber! His opponent has been tearing up the light-heavyweight division and isn't slowing down until that title is in his grasp. Give it up foooooor… Domecleaver!"

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The Fall of a King: Roy Jones-Antonio Tarver 2 Alters Boxing Landscape

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Published: May 15, 2024

Antonio Tarver’s knockout of Roy Jones was a monumental shift in boxing history.

Boxing is a realm of unpredictability. It's a sport where a single moment can abruptly end a match, shattering expectations and rewriting the narrative.

"I got a question. You got any excuses tonight, Roy?" This question, posed by Antonio Tarver in the prefight instructions to the match, would later prove to be a prophetic moment in the ring. It was a question that hinted at the dramatic turn of events that would soon unfold, altering the course of boxing history. 

Twenty years ago, on May 15, 2004, the world witnessed the fall of a king of the sweet science. Once thought to be invincible, Roy Jones Jr. was put down by one punch, forever changing the landscape of boxing and the trajectory of his career. Antonio Tarver's bravado and unwavering self-belief were only matched by Jones himself. His second-round knockout of Jones is a tentpole moment in boxing history. One that shouldn't be forgotten. It serves as a stark reminder that all the knockouts scored and all the titles won can be overshadowed by a single punch. In one moment, a career can change. 

Before his rematch with Tarver, Roy Jones was at the pinnacle of the boxing world. While he may not have been as much of a box office draw as his contemporary Oscar De La Hoya, his win over John Ruiz in March 2003, where he claimed a piece of the heavyweight crown, catapulted him into the realm of all-time greats. 

The Ruiz fight was an exclamation point on a career that had reached near perfection. Jones' only loss was a controversial disqualification, which he immediately avenged with a first-round knockout over Montell Griffin in 1997. It was beyond rare for Jones to lose not just fights but rounds. Jones' unique blend of elite athleticism, hand speed, and power made him almost invincible to his opponents. 

Roy Jones Jr. achievements before facing Antonio Tarver

Fans tend to overly nitpick fighters of the past, using their resumes against them without the proper context. Even under a high level of scrutiny, Jones' career still holds up as one of the greatest of the last fifty years. In dominant runs through three weight classes: middleweight, super middleweight, and light heavyweight, Jones faced a plethora of Ring-Rated top-ten fighters. 

That list includes names like Bernard Hopkins, Jorge Castro, Thomas Tate, Tony Thornton, Merqui Sosa, Virgil Hill, Eric Harding, Reggie Johnson, Julio Gonzalez, and his magnum opus against James Toney in 1994. Due to his dominance against opponents of all levels, Jones was named the Fighter of the Decade for the 1990s by the Boxing Writer's Association of America.

 There were some misses, most notably a unification match with longtime WBO light heavyweight titleholder Dariusz Michalczewski, a fighter who primarily fought in Germany. There was also the United Kingdom trio of Nigel Benn, Chris Eubank, and Steve Collins at super middleweight. In today's era, where fights across the pond are more readily available, it's possible that all these fights would have taken place in some capacity.

 Although Tarver and Jones are the same age, the Florida rivals were always at different stages of their careers. Tarver was always playing catch-up. Both were outstanding amateurs, with Jones being awarded the Val Barker award as the best boxer at the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, Korea. Jones ended up with a silver medal after a highly disputed loss in the finals, which is recognized as one of the biggest robberies in boxing history. Tarver was also an Olympian, earning the Bronze medal at the 1996 Games in Atlanta. 

Following Jones' win over Ruiz, it was thought he would continue his career as a heavyweight. However, the fights Jones wanted against the likes of Mike Tyson never materialized, leaving the four-division champion at a crossroads. 

"We worked on a Holyfield fight an it fell through," said one of Jones' promoters, Murad Muhammad. "We worked on a Tyson fight and it fell through. We wanted Lennox Lewis, but he's not fighting." 

Roy Jones returns to light heavyweight after winning WBA heavyweight title

Tarver may have forewarned Jones that a return to light heavyweight was imminent. Tarver's moniker is "Magic Man," and while he's certainly shown his prowess in the ring, his true magic comes from his gift of gab. At the post-fight press conference after Jones's win over Ruiz, Tarver crashed Jones' celebration by insulting him and challenging him to a fight at light heavyweight. 

"For the last three to four year, Roy Jones has hand-picked every opponent that ever stepped in a ring with him," said Tarver before the first fight with Jones. "He never bickered and argued when he had a less than stellar mandatory. But when Antonio Tarver became his mandatory he made every excuse in the world." 

Maybe it was pride, ego, or a lack of a more profitable choice, but Jones granted Tarver his shot in November 2003. Jones, an 8-to-1 favorite, was in the most competitive fight of his career up to that point against Tarver. The former heavyweight champion was relegated to potshotting, throwing one punch at a time. The move back down to light heavyweight took its toll on Jones, who had to lose 25 pounds of muscle.

But Tarver was prepared for Jones. He avoided most of Jones' offense on his gloves and landed in combination whenever he found his opponent on the ropes. Tarver, however, would make a critical mistake. Instead of pressing the action, he resorted to counterpunching, allowing an exhausted-looking Jones to steal rounds. 

When the final bell rang, Tarver celebrated as if a victory was guaranteed. Jones casually walked away. The judges rewarded Jones' effort, giving him a majority decision. The win over Tarver gave Jones the distinction of being the first reigning heavyweight title holder to move down and win a light heavyweight title. 

Jones' victory was met with ire from fans and Tarver. Many felt Tarver had done enough in most rounds to be declared the winner. Jones blamed his performance on the difficulty in moving back down to light heavyweight after changing his body to fight at heavyweight. 

Jones could have used his status as the more well-known fighter and champion to dismiss Tarver. No one would have blamed Jones if he decided to move back up to heavyweight. But once again, a mix of pride and ego opened a rematch with Tarver. Money, as is usually the case, was a determining factor as well. 

"Everybody wants to know how me and Roy got in the ring for the second time," Tarver told ProBox TV. "Well, I'm here to tell you. The man told me to take it or leave it. Period. No more questions. Take it or leave it; I'm over here. I said I'll take it because if I wouldn't have I would have never had the opportunity to do what I did." 

There was a general feeling in boxing circles that Jones would be back to his usual dominant self in the rematch with Tarver. But something about Tarver's unrelenting confidence made one ponder: Does he know something we don't? 

Antonio Tarver changes the course of boxing history.

The classic moment in the center of the ring with Tarver's excuses questions to Jones right before the first round is unique in the annals of boxing history. It has never been duplicated or matched. 

A tense first-round ensued that mirrored their first bout. Jones was potshotting, attempting to bait Tarver into opening up more. But Tarver wasn't budging from his game plan of waiting for the perfect moment to strike. All three judges scored the first round for Jones. 

In a flash, lighting struck. At the mid-way point of the second round, in an exchange, the southpaw Tarver threw an overhand left that sent Jones crashing down. It was surreal and shocking. Jones barely beat the count but stumbled when he rose to his fight. Jay Nady waved the fight off. And it was over.

Remarkably, this was only the second time Jones had been knocked down as a professional. But the first one that did real damage. 

"That is the first time in his career he's really been hurt," recalled then HBO commentator and longtime boxing journalist Larry Merchant. "He's gone down before one time. But there was a perfect left hand. Roy never saw it coming. Roy is out. And Roy may be out of boxing!" 

 On one side of the ring, a celebration developed. On the other, somber reflection in disbelief and acceptance occurred. Jones made no excuses after the fight and viewed the loss as part of boxing. 

The two would fight again in a third match the following year, with Tarver winning a decision. Jones's loss to Tarver was only one chapter in a career that is still ongoing. Jones fought as recently as 2023. 

Without question, this was the most significant moment of Tarver's career and what he would ultimately be remembered for. For Jones, however, it was the start of a decline and a period of his career that has seen many ups and downs. It's a special case to witness a fighter who was viewed in such high regard and then drastically plummet back down to earth. 

Fans and pundits have speculated how Jones' legacy would have differed if he had chosen to retire instead of moving back down to fight Tarver. After all, Jones was in his mid-30s, and it isn't out of the norm for a fighter to experience a decrease in skill and athleticism at that age. It's not a guarantee that Jones would have stayed retired or what would have happened at heavyweight, but many believe Jones retiring after the Ruiz victory would have left him with a top 10 all-time standing in boxing history. 

"I think RJ would have been somewhere in the top five with a case for number one," said boxing trainer Stephen "Breadman" Edwards. "But I hate looking back on it because fate is fate. If Roy was meant to be the best ever, he would be. Things are what they are and we can't dismiss post Ruiz. 

Tarver's knockout of Jones occurred before the age of social media. Although its impact and legacy may have benefited, this doesn't diminish its historical significance or place as a monumental shift in boxing history.

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Sonia’s Trying to Hold Herself Accountable to Just Write SOMETHING Once A Day challenge - Day 19

I'm just gonna rant about wrestling cuz I just finished watching AEW Dynasty.

“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou

It probably seems weird to start off a rant piece on professional wrestling with a Maya Angelou quote, but the last part of this quote has been running through my head since the end of the show. And it's the END OF THE SHOW that pro-wrestling often has trouble with, in my experience.

All Elite Wrestling is currently experiencing a wave of feedback ranging from frustrated to downright negative with regards to its Heavyweight Title picture. The champion, Jon Moxley, and his stable known as the Death Riders just cheat their way out of every predicament and screw rightful winners so that they remain challengers only. The word I've seen more often than not when reading fan feedback on this situation is STALE.

So going into AEW Dynasty, where Swerve Strickland, one of AEW's hottest competitors was in line to face Mox, I really thought we were about to finally close this Death Riders chapter once and for all. I could not think of a more deserving wrestler to put the title on, and who could reinvigorate fan interest in the main event title picture, ESPECIALLY as his situationship with Hangman Adam Page was once again coming to the forefront, but in a way that would be new to all of us.

Fans LOVE Strickland vs. Page. They crave it. Much like the bloodlust and violence that connected the two throughout their feud so far, it's a very base desire from fans to see WHATEVER YOU WANNA CALL IT continue between the two. AEW fed fans some crumbs of that in the past few weeks leading up to Dynasty, with the final piece dropped last week seeming to indicate that perhaps a shift in their situation was on the way. And then? During a shmoz of a main event at Dynasty, Hangman appeared and we all waited with bated breath to see ... what decision would he make?

Of course, though, in the tradition of pro-wrestling ... we didn't get that answer. The carrot was dangled in front of us before it was unceremoniously yanked back into the darkness and chaos ensued around and in the ring as the Death Riders showed up and made everything more of a shmoz. And as I sat in my recliner, frustrated fists full of my blanket ... the lights went out. And I was thoroughly confused. Were Brody and Buddy about to come out? Cuz Julia Hart had already wrestled (in a FANTASTIC showing against Mercedes Mone, whom she took to the limit) sooooooooooo who else would warrant the lights going out before appearing?

And then the lights came back on and I was ... stunned. The Young Bucks were in the center of the ring, attacked Swerve, and then the match was over and Mox retained.

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Sooooooooooooooo, management decided to FURTHER EXTEND the storyline the vocal majority has expressed they really don't want to see anymore ... BUT they presumably didn't want the storyline to remain stale. Therefore, the decision was made to add, arguably, the 2 most divisive performers in the company into the mix. When I tell you that I am CONFUSED.

If the point was heat, ok. Maybe it makes sense. But I'm one of those annoying people who remembers things in pro-wrestling. I have a Dory brain when it comes to literally anything else in life, but not pro-wrestling storylines.

And when Mox and his Death Riders started out, they were tired of the YOUNG GUYS IN THE BACK who were COMPLACENT, as well as the people in the back WHO ALLOWED FOR THE COMPLACENCY. Do y'all remember after they practically murdered Bryan Danielson to send him off of TV, we had a batch of young guys that LOOKED LIKE they were going to be our heroes up against the Death Riders?

I remember Danny Garcia. I remember Orange Cassidy. I remember Hook. I remember Darby Allin.

And I was like...ok. I like this. I like them. I'm absolutely prepared to get behind them against Mox and his cronies and defend AEW from the Death Riders' oppression. Only...that never materialized. I'm unsure as to why.

Right NOW, I know OC is injured and Darby is off climbing a mountain. But Danny's lackluster championship reign (and it's NOT HIS FAULT, just like it wasn't Private Party's fault; AEW has a REAL follow through problem with younger folks who become champs) just ended and Hook was thrown together with Joe and Shibata (and I love the idea of the Opps coming to face the Death Riders). But there's been no real cohesive team to come together to try and take the Death Riders out BUT THE ORIGINAL POINT WAS ... Death Riders hated the complacency in the company and Mox more specifically wanted to inspire the young people, through violence even, to stand up and start fighting for what they wanted and for AEW. As soon as Cope stepped into the main event picture, that seemed to have gone out the window.

Now we have the Young Bucks back. They were (are? I have no idea if they still have the titles) EVPs. If anyone could actually have responsibility for not having that locker room in order NOR inspired, look no further than the Jacksons. Yet, Mox and the Death Riders are working with them? Someone said to me, "Mox didn't look happy that they were out there," and I don't know if that's true, I was busy screaming into my pillow over the whole ending of AEW Dynasty.

Which brings ME back to the point I wanted to make: you can have the best pay per view up until the ending of the show. But if you end the show on a down note, a messy note, a nonsensical note, a SHMOZ? THAT is what is going to stick with the fans on their way home. That's just fact. I KNOW I saw BANGERS including but not limited to Omega vs Speedball vs Rick O'Shea, Mark Briscoe vs Kyle Fletcher (tired of Mark taking Ls), and Julia Hart vs Mercedes Mone. But after that ending? THAT is what I'm sitting here stewing over, thinking about.

And perhaps to many, that's victory or that's the point. "You're still thinking about that main event" which is along the lines of "any publicity, including bad, is still good." Unfortunately I've never believed that. If there's a BAD TASTE to something, it's still bad. I'm not sitting here with praise or gratitude in my heart for what I've experienced, I'm once again frustrated and wondering why should I continue to spend money on this when I can just get a recap for free on weekly TV? Eventually I'd find a way to see the matches I heard were amazing in some other way, but why pay someone else to send me home disappointed?

Such is the nature of pro-wrestling. It's a carney business, as my brother says. meant to stir up strong emotions. It often abandons what it claims to stand for from one minute to the next. But the main event title picture is arguably the spotlight situation for a wrestling company, and having fans consistently provide only neutral to negative feedback on it cannot be spun as a "good thing" to me.

Not to mention, AEW now has to reckon with all the fans they teased more Hangman and Swerve to without following through. Not to say that they won't; I've seen people speculate that Swerve and Hangman will now team up against the Bucks and BOY DO I HATE THAT just like I hate Roddy and Kyle - who had REALLY come into their own personalities when they were on their own - just get once again relegated to Adam Cole's backup. Hangman and Swerve are stellar singles stars who should be in major one-on-one feuds and/or title pictures. But AEW is such a mess that they are now taking those 2 big stars that fans LOVE, and relegating them to a tag team whilst the main event picture is ... I have zero idea?

People are speculating Ospreay wins the Owen tourney and takes on Mox and I hate that too lol cuz as talented as Ospreay is (OMG, Kevin Knight showed UP, held his OWN, and showed OUT against Will. God Bless him, that man is a star), he's a wrestler so why is he anymore equipped to go up against the hooligan mentality of the Death Riders? He has no back up of his own so he doesn't have the numbers, and while he CAN fight and do cage matches, he's not known for the bloodsport or hard core type shizz Mox is known for.

Siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiigh. Bottom line, the main event picture is muddier than ever, 2 dudes I coulda gone the rest of my life without seeing back in the ring are back in play, and my frustration and dislike of the entire heavyweight title picture continues. While I remember the stellar matches of the show, I couldn't tell you one detail of the main event match other than it left me feeling disappointed...again.

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Top: Muhammad Ali & Zbigniew Pietrzykowski of Poland after Ali won their bout in the 1960 Olympic finals in Rome in the light heavyweight division.

Bottom: The two are collecting their medals along with Giulio Saraudi (Italy) and Anthony Madigan (Australia) who both came joint third.

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Muscleboy Wrestling Wrestlers

Everyone knows that Thunders Arena Wrestling has the big heavyweight and light-heavyweight muscular wrestlers. Muscleboy Wrestling is more known for lightweight, welterweight, and middleweight wrestlers, although Muscleboy does have a number of wrestlers at the heavier weight divisions. Here's a few muscular wrestlers from Muscleboy Wrestling 💪💪💪

Joey Nux, 220 lbs and 5' 10"

Drew Harper, 200 lbs and 6' 0"

Steve Tanner, 210 lbs and 5' 10"

Cash Kellogg, 190 lbs and 5' 11"

Sean Duran, 185 lbs and 5' 8"

Rex Brody, 210 lbs and 5' 10"

Bo Brady, 220 lbs and 6' 3"

Tank Davis, 225 lbs and 6' 2"

Roger Atlas, 220 lbs and 5' 9"

Zack Ramos, 210 lbs and 6' 0"

ANY FAVORITES HERE YOU'D LIKE TO WRESTLE? Leave a comment about who you'd like to wrestle or fight in the ring.

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Bernard Hopkins Jr. (January 15, 1965) is a former boxer who competed (1988-2016). He is one of the most successful boxers of the past three decades, having held multiple world championships in two weight classes, including the undisputed championship at middleweight (2001-05), and the lineal championship at light heavyweight (2011-12).

He became a world champion by winning the vacant International Boxing Federation middleweight title (1995). He compiled 20 defenses against 17 opponents, with 19 wins as a result of his no-contest bout against Robert Allen. In 2001, he successfully unified the middleweight division by defeating Félix Trinidad to win the World Boxing Association, World Boxing Council, Ring magazine, and lineal titles. A victory over Oscar De La Hoya for the World Boxing Organization title in 2004 cemented his status as an undisputed champion while making him the first male boxer to simultaneously hold world titles by all four major boxing-sanctioning bodies. In 2001, he was voted Fighter of the Year by The Ring and the Boxing Writers Association of America. In 2011, The Ring ranked him third on their list of the “10 best middleweight title holders of the last 50 years.” As of April 2021, he is ranked by BoxRec as the seventh greatest boxer of all time, pound for pound.

He broke his record by winning the IBF light heavyweight title from Tavoris Cloud in 2013 and 2014 when he won the WBA (Super) title from Beibut Shumenov.

He became a minority partner with Golden Boy Promotions.

Born to Bernard Hopkins Sr. and his wife Shirley, he grew up in Philadelphia. Although he was a promising amateur boxer who won the Philadelphia Jr. Golden Gloves championship at age 9, compiling an amateur record of 95–4,[he turned to crime early in his life. At seventeen, he was sentenced to 18 years in Graterford Prison for nine felonies. He was released from prison in 1988. He decided to use boxing as an escape from his previous life and converted to Islam. He attributed his discipline to his experiences and time spent in Graterford Prison.

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