Chapter 410: The Legendary Coach (1/2)
Chapter 410: The Legendary Coach
Translator: Nyoi-Bo StudioEditor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
”Ayres rejected our offer? Why? Is it because Taylor made him a better offer? That's impossible. Taylor doesn't have that much money,” Hopkins said with a frown.
”I did some investigation, and it turns out that Ayres' wife met with an accident not long ago and is now paralyzed. There is a very good physical therapist who is able to help people who suffer from limb paralysis recover. So, Ayres needs a large sum of money to cover the medical cost of his wife's treatment. Coincidentally, Taylor's fitness coach is that famous physical therapist,” the agent said.
”What a coincidence,” Hopkins said with irritation. ”Who is Taylor's fitness coach? What is his background?”
”He's Chinese. He is the owner of a fitness center called 'Coach Lee's physical fitness training center.' Taylor trained there before he made his comeback,” the agent answered.
”It is not often you see a Chinese coach. A Chinese who is able to open a fitness center all on his own, this must mean that he is good. Not to mention Taylor's physical condition has been quite excellent since making his comeback. Looks like this Chinese guy really has some skills,” Hopkins said casually.
”According to the information I collected, this Chinese coach specializes in track and field training. The popular para-athlete, 'Blade Warrior' Phillip, was also trained by this Chinese coach,” the agent said. He had obviously done his homework.
”Track and field coaches are usually good at physical training,” Hopkins said, before suddenly raising his head. ”Speaking of which, is our contract with AP Fitness Training Center expiring next year?”
”Yes, it is expiring next year. What of it? You want to switch to another company?” the agent replied.
”We need to see whether there are any better ones!” Hopkins nodded his head and said, ”AP Fitness Training Center provides good service, and their fitness coaches are very professional, but what if there is a better option? As a boxer of this level, I need the best coaches. If I can find a 100-point coach, why should I settle for a 99-point?”
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Clips of Hopkins's previous matches were playing on a big television screen.
”This is a special video clip that I made from Hopkins's past matches. They are the highlights I picked out from the matches,” Ayres said as he controlled the television screen with a remote. ”We've already gone through it once. So, what did you see?”
Taylor thought for a moment and replied, ”Hopkins's technique is really very good. His timing was practically immaculate, and his punches were very accurate. He could always find and take advantage of the weak spots of his opponents, even if the weak spot was only exposed for a short moment.”
”And?” Ayres pressed the rewind button on the remote and said, ”I'm talking about his defense.”
Taylor thought for a few dozen more seconds before replying, ”Hopkins has great judgments, he was able to see through the intentions of his opponents…”
”So, what do you think are his weaknesses then?” Ayres said, interrupting Taylor.
”His weaknesses...” Taylor looked hesitant, then said, ”Hopkins is one of those athletes who doesn't have any weaknesses. Whether it is his physique, technique, or his match judgment, they are all perfect. Truth be told, I don't think he has any kind of weaknesses.”
”That is because you aren't good at analyzing,” Ayres said, shaking his head. He pointed at the screen and said, ”Watch it again, and pay attention this time.”
Taylor shifted his gaze to the television screen and stared at it intently. But from his expression, he obviously still did not discover anything new.
Dai Li, who was also looking at the screen, suddenly said, ”I think that dodge just now was a bit different.”
”Oh?” Ayres exclaimed in surprise and asked immediately, ”What do you think is different?”
”Can I watch it one more time?” Dai Li asked.
”No problem.” Ayres rewound the video to the previous scene.
”So? Do you think there's anything different?” Ayres asked.
”I think Hopkins is deliberately trying to protect a certain part of his body in his previous defense gesture,” Dai Li said. He then changed his tone drastically and said, ”I'm only guessing, I don't know if it is correct.”
”Which part of his body do you think Hopkins is protecting?” Ayres asked quickly.