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Chapter 921 - A Casual Walk to the Throne

From the mechanics of the punch and the way Cabello goes down, the referee feels the situation is dangerous enough that a stoppage is a real possibility.

But this is a world title fight, and Cabello has shown extraordinary resilience throughout the night, making the referee hesitate to end it without at least giving the champion a chance to answer the count.

"Down!" he announces, gesturing for Ryoma to move away. "Neutral corner."

Ryoma obeys, turning toward the neutral corner with legs that now feel heavier than they have at any point tonight.

His breathing is still unsteady, but he keeps glancing back at Cabello, assessing every detail while silently praying that the champion stays down.

"Please... just stay there."

The referee continues the count, but the Tokyo Dome has already made up its mind. More than fifty thousand voices rise together, chanting Ryoma's name as if the belt has already changed hands.

"RYO-MA!"

"RYO-MA!"

"RYO-MA!"

"RYO-MA!"

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