Meanwhile, Patrick Doyle can no longer devote his full attention to overseeing Liam O'Connell's preparation. For the past several days, his time has been increasingly consumed by matters outside the gym.
With the Tokyo Metropolitan Police keeping the investigation under wraps, public speculation has only intensified. And in the absence of official answers, much of that attention gradually shifts toward Liam O'Connell's camp.
As a result, reporters begin appearing outside the training facility almost every day, waiting for Patrick Doyle the moment he steps outside.
"Mr. Doyle, many people believe your camp benefited the most if Ryoma Takeda couldn't compete. How do you respond?"
Doyle lets out a quiet breath before answering. "Liam has spent months preparing for this fight. If he's intends to earn a shot at the world title, he'll do it by beating Ryoma in the ring, not by hoping someone else gets hurt."
"But…"
