Bullying is too good at martial arts (133)
While Mugyeol was fighting a WFC middleweight defense, the boxers didn’t hide their desires.
In addition to the five boxers who had previously provoked integrity, this time, even top heavyweight rankers brought integrity into the ring.
“It was very upsetting.”
It was a perfect situation for Moo Gyeol.
Now all he had to do was choose an opponent that suited his taste and create a match.
The forced march to and from the ring and the Octagon in two months was never easy, but the rewards were enormous.
Not only did he make boxers love him, but he also earned the trust of MMA fans.
No MMA fans were worried about Mugyeol’s permanent departure from boxing matches.
On the contrary, as Mugyeol showed potential in boxing, fans began to expect him to win back the boxing belt.
After the first defense, it seemed that no fighter who could challenge for the WFC middleweight title would appear for a while.
Ben Chandler, who is the only one in good form, has declared that he will not fight with Integrity, so there will probably be a delay of at least 6 months until the next defense.
On the other hand, in the boxing world, guys who wanted to get into the ring right away were one truck.
Now is the time to put on your boxing gloves and shoes and step into the ring.
“How about Khalid, who do you like fighting?”
“Haha well. You know a lot more about boxing than we do.”
Joel Khalid scratched his head and smiled awkwardly.
‘Stinger’ is an excellent gym, but it is not suitable for preparing for a boxing match because it is optimized for MMA coaching.
However, a noisy customer visited the gym without a moment to feel regret.
“Ooh oh Stinger! Champion’s Gym!”
His gait and voice full of hip-hop swag are familiar to Mugyeol.
Roy Jones Jr., dressed in a white fur coat, suddenly found ‘Stinger’.
“RJJ…?”
“Are you surprised? we got in touch I thought it would be better for RJJ to help me prepare for the boxing match.”
“….”
“Isn’t it a bit like having the Chandler kids as cornermen every time?”
“Thank you, Khalid.”
“Thank you. Thanks to you, the whole of MMA is on the cake, so I should be able to help at least this much.”
The strength of ‘Stinger’ was not only its excellent strategy.
The human network across the United States is also a merit they have.
Training team leader Joel Khalid did not hesitate to give preferential treatment to Mugyeol.
Thanks to that, we were able to prepare for the second boxing match at RJJ’s gym.
To be with Roy Jones Jr. in real life following ‘Legendary Jim’.
Although he is a person he has not seen often in real life, Mugyeol felt a strange affinity for him.
“Something is strange. We’ve never seen each other before, so why are we so familiar?”
“Well, haha.”
“Anyway, fine. That’s not what’s important.”
With no results, Roy Jones Jr. began to explore the challenge that came his way in earnest.
“All of them are tough guys. How can there be no easy guy hahaha.”
“Which fighter would you like to fight best?”
“Well, I tend to let the players pick the brackets, but…”
Roy Jones Jr. rested his chin on his chin for a moment, thinking about something before opening his mouth.
“If I was a fucking golden boy, I would have picked this guy.”
With that said, Roy Jones Jr. pointed to Johnjo O’Hara’s name.
“Johnjo O’Hara OPBF (Oriental Pacific Boxing Federation) Champion. His technique is fine, but he’s small, so you can easily prey on him. Besides, even though it’s an affiliated organization, you have a belt, right?”
“Yes.”
“Since you are Asian, there is no problem playing OPBF matches. A belt is a symbolic thing. If you can bring that symbol for free to a honeycomb match, I think this would be a pretty reasonable choice.”
“Hmm.”
Mugyeol thought for a moment and then moved his finger and pointed at one of the players.
“I’m more attracted to this one.”
Seeing the flawless choice, Roy Jones Jr. burst into laughter as if he was having fun.
“Puhahaha, you’re the one who hits the target. That’s why I said I’d help you. Damn, it’s the first time I’ve fallen in love with a guy who’s a fan of our fighters!”
The undisputed choice is WBA cruiserweight No. 1 Carly Dragunov.
He is a monster who occupies the second place in the cruiserweight division after Alexei Kravets.
His professional record is 20 wins and 1 loss, the only loss being a decision loss by champion Alexei Kravets.
Ranked No. 1 in the WBA cruiserweight division, the most influential person as the next WBA cruiserweight title contender challenged Mugyul.
“Listen well. Carly is a fucking tough guy. He’ll be stronger than most heavyweights. Do you still have a reason to hang out with this guy?”
“Because in order to win a title fight, we have to destroy the symbolism.”
Mugyeol answered firmly.
Undoubtedly, Mugyeol’s presence in the boxing world was growing.
However, there was still a strong perception that the match with no result was an event rather than a formal boxing match.
Boxing was run more conservatively than any other speculative sport.
If he is at this level of integrity, he may have a boxing match, but it will not be easy to win a title fight at a major organization.
In order to challenge for the belt, you have to overcome another wall.
At this point, it was a great fortune for Mugyeol that WBA No. 1 Carly Dragunov challenged.
The top ranker of the WBA, which is said to be the most conservative among the three major organizations.
If he beats Carly Dragunov, who says no other competitor is Kravets at cruiseweight division, the boxing world will no longer see him as an event fighter.
“That’s right. We have to attack the WBA to break the crap of those old bastards.”
Roy Jones Jr. giggled and nodded in approval.
“By the way, there is a guy in our gym who wants to fight with you.”
“yes? No way…”
At that moment, the gym door burst open and Vincent Crawford Jr. entered.
“Car flawless! Long time no see, let’s stick together!”
“long time no see. Have you improved in the meantime?”
“This child! Close your mouth and put on your gloves!”
Muhyeol and Crawford Jr. jumped right into the ring and started sparring lightly.
As the rounds piled up, the sparring became quite serious, but Crawford Jr. struggled, not being able to land a single effective blow on Mugyeol.
“shit! Why doesn’t it fit-!”
“Dude, have you been training?”
“Oh really-!”
woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo-.
The sparring continued until Mugyeol took five downs.
Roy Jones Jr., who was watching the scene, couldn’t hide his interesting expression and giggled.
“Anyway, he’s a fucking goal-slayer!”
* * *
[Cha Moo Gyeol declares “I will fight Kali Dragunov.” Countdown to the second professional boxing match]
[WBA cruiserweight ranking No. 1 Carly Dragunov “I plan to teach Cha Mu-gyeol the wall of boxing.”] [
WBA President Ryan Hopkins “Dragunov will finish this skit.”]
[Cha Flawless vs Dragunov rapid match scheduled for early summer 2026.] When
Carly Dragunov was nominated as the next opponent for Mugyeol Cha, the boxing fans who had been shrinking stood up and cheered.
The reason they cheered was simple.
Carly Dragunov was on a completely different level from other cruiserweight boxers.
If Kravets is a fighter in the new world of cruiserweight, Dragunov is evaluated as a ‘half-man, half-god’ fighter just one block below.
With a height of 191cm and a wingspan of 207cm, he has effectively suppressed left-handed fights with an absurd range.
Even with that long reach, he effectively uses the ‘swarmer style’ that shakes his head and enters aggressively.
Contrary to his rugged appearance, his technique and defense skills in the punching workshop were also of a high level, befitting an amateur elite boxer.
However, the reason I highly value Dragunov above all else is his overwhelming tenacity.
Dragunov did not even allow a single down in 21 matches with 20 wins and 1 loss.
Even against Alexei Kravets, who is quite notorious for his destructive power, he led the game to the decision without a down.
Although Kravets won by a narrow margin, the match proved how strong Dragunov was.
Boxing fans had no doubts about Dragunov’s victory.
[Guys, can’t you hear?]
[What are you
talking about?]
[ What
is that?
They only learned hooks and beat them all]
[It’s not impossible to achieve results without fundamentals]
[But I was torn to pieces by Tyson Fury]
[If you meet a really technical boxer, you’ll find your bottom line
] Lang’s speed is good, but Dragunov’s boxing skills seem to be far superior]
[You say that?]
[Has Cha Mu-gyeol proved anything in long-term fights?]
[All he did was get a knockout victory with a lucky punch in the first round]
Carly Dragunov provoked innocence with an interview with a nuance that seemed to agree with the boxing fans’ argument.
“I have no intention of losing to a boxer who has three professional matches and no amateur records. There is a distinct difference between hitting an opponent with your fist and ‘boxing’. Boxing is not a dog fight, it is a kind of chess game with a strict technical system. Of course, his punches are intimidating, but I have a strong jaw that can withstand his punches. I will bring back the pride of boxing with my two fists in June.”
Boxing fans gave their support to Dragunov’s entry, but the integrity also did not lose and launched a counterattack.
“Boxers always bring up origins when predicting win or loss. Was Bishop Cole stretched out because his amateur record was worse than mine? Is there a stark difference between punching an opponent and boxing? I’m sorry, but I don’t understand. Sometimes boxers seem to confuse means and ends. In order to hit people well, the technical system was developed. In other words, as long as you hit well, skill doesn’t matter. After all, isn’t technology created to hit and strike opponents?”
Mugyeol did not back down an inch from Carly Dragunov’s claims.
“Dragunov, you play chess. I’ll overturn that chess board. As expected of the leader of the old school sports, pride and honor and so on… You are saying old-fashioned things. Whatever it is, I’m just grateful. Carly Dragunov, you will be the final step to the WBA belt.”
Will Dragunov overwhelm Cha Moo-gyeol with his excellent skills and strong tenacity?
Or will Cha Mu-gyeol cause an accident again and make him lie down on the canvas?
Even the MMA fans who support Mugyeol couldn’t hide their tension this time around.
Kravets was definitely a cruiserweight class, but Carly Dragunov had a history of almost surpassing that stronghold.
“Honestly, just being here is amazing.”
“Even if I don’t lose too overwhelmingly, I will admit it.”
“How did an MMA player get this far with boxing?”
“Maybe even Kravets flinched.”
“Now, the history of boxing guys ignoring MMA is over.”
There were quite a few fans who were satisfied with just calling Dragunov, but Mugyeol had a different idea.
Now that we have come this far, we must see the end.
Mugyeol gritted his teeth and increased his training time at the ‘Legendary Gym’.
With the help of RJJ gym, he was able to digest physical training and weight loss in the best condition.
Defeat half-man half-god Kali Dragunov.
After that, he had to win the WBA belt without fail.
For that one purpose only, Mugyeol endured this grinding training.
Finally, in June 2026, once again at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
The curtain on the cruiserweight ranking match between Cha Mu-gyeol and Carly Dragunov has splendidly risen.
