Across America, Starting with the Boxing Champion

 Chapter 216 Emma’s Plan

 Having a simple meal at the hotel, it was toast, milk and barbecue brought from the United States.

To prevent acclimatization, he was careful about his diet before the competition and did not eat spicy food or foods and drinks with British characteristics.

 After returning to the hotel room, he received a call from Emma asking him when he would visit her home.

Link was a little helpless.

After Emma left Miami last year, he also consciously reduced his contact with her.

 I thought that after more than a year, the two parties could be ordinary friends again, drinking and chatting together.

 It’s just that Emma doesn’t want these.

 At the beginning of August, after it was announced that he was coming to London to participate in a boxing match, Emma kept sending messages asking when he would arrive in London and wanted to date him.

Link is not good at refusing, so he reluctantly agreed.

 But after careful consideration, he found that it was not realistic.

Both of them are popular celebrities. If they want to have a risk-free date under the spotlight of the media, it is as difficult as winning a difficult boxing championship challenge.

Especially when the two of them have to face the group of entertainment reporters who once forced Princess Diana to get into a car accident, it will be even more difficult.

 For his own safety and career prospects, he thinks it is better to cancel or postpone.

 It’s just that Emma is a little willful and insists on going on a date, which is a bit troublesome.

Link thought for a while and said: "Emma, ​​many media knew about the scandal about our relationship. At the press conference just now, a reporter asked about this matter. They should be keeping an eye on our whereabouts. It would be very dangerous if we were photographed. Trouble. Otherwise, I will come to the UK to hold a concert next year, so I will have more time.”

"Next year? It's been too long. Link, I just watched your interview on the news. You said you wanted to have a party with Daniel and Robert. We can have a date at Daniel's or Robert's house. They happen to be there these days. London, I’ll contact them shortly.”

Emma said excitedly on the phone.

“Going to their place for a date? Is that appropriate?”

Link said hesitantly. He had met Harry Potter and Robert the Golden Retriever several times, but they were just ordinary friends.

 If you go to their house for a date, it will be very awkward unless it is a serious date.

"It doesn't matter. I'm too familiar with them. They don't dare to refuse. They are waiting for my good news."

Emma quickly hung up the phone.

Link shrugged his shoulders, turned off the bathroom spray, and returned to the bedroom to rest for a while.

At around five o'clock in the afternoon, he took the motorcade provided by the organizer and arrived at the Tower of London Hotel on the banks of the Thames in central London.

Although this hotel is not the most luxurious, the surrounding environment is great. The Thames River and London Bridge can be seen outside the window. There are many historical museums, theaters, and bars around it. It is also very close to the O2 Arena on Greenwich Peninsula.

 After Link checked into the hotel, Eddie Hearn, general manager of Arena Promotions Company, and the president of the WBA/WBC Boxing Association also came to the hotel to discuss the itinerary for the next few days with him and Franco.

 In addition to the competition, there are also many press conferences, interviews with BBC TV, gatherings of boxing fans, charity galas, etc.

 Doing so would increase his exposure during his time in London and attract more viewers to watch the day's boxing matches.

 The more people watch it, the higher the PPV share will be.

Link is not lazy when it comes to making money.

In addition, Eddie Hearn also told him that no less than one member of the royal family will come to watch the game. With members of the royal family participating, the game will become more eye-catching.

"The Royal Family? If I defeat Carl French in just a few dozen seconds, will that member of the Royal Family feel embarrassed?" Link looked at Eddie Hearn and smiled.

Eddie Hearn, 30, is the son of Barry Hearn, president of Arena Promotions.

Barry Hearn is also a well-known boxing promoter and has successfully promoted more than ten top boxers including boxing champion Frank Bruno, Chris Eubank, Nigel Benn, and ‘Prince’ Hamed.

Eddie Hearn has been in the competition room since 2003 and is responsible for boxing promotions. He has first-class boxers such as Carl French and Mikey Garcia.



 He is also the most successful among the second generation boxers.

The other party has done a good job in promoting boxing, and Link also has plans to cooperate with the other party for a long time.

"Haha, Link, you are really good at joking. The royal family members are just here to watch the game. Why do they care about this? You only need to win the game, and you don't need to think about other things."

 Eddie Hearn waved his hands and smiled.

 “This is better.”

Link nodded.

Eddie Hearn glanced at him and smiled: "Link, are you really sure you can defeat Carl within a few dozen seconds?"

 “Not sure, but I will try to end the game as early as possible.”

 “You are such a cruel fellow!”

Eddie Hearn said nothing more to him, and instead took Franco to discuss long-term cooperation.

 The words also expressed his envy for Franco.

 Yes, he is not the only one in the circle now, all promoters are envious of Franco's good luck.

Link is not only good at playing, he is also a top singer and a famous athlete.

With the triple halo bonus, Link’s appearance fee will become higher and higher in the future, and he is likely to surpass De La Hoya and Pacquiao in the future and become a gold magnet in the boxing world.

 In June, after Link successfully defended his WBA world title, Ring magazine brought up last year’s Golden Gloves Championship again.

Link quickly became famous in the Golden Gloves Series. Faced with solicitations from many promotion companies, he offered a signing bonus of 100 million and wanted a 70% share. This news was ridiculed by many industry insiders.

 Judging from the current situation, even if it spends 300 million US dollars and gives him a 90% share, the promotion company still has a lot of room for profit.

 Franco and Dynasty Promotions have indeed struck a gold mine.

 After seeing off Eddie Hearn and others, Link went to the fitness center next to the hotel to do some simple boxing training.

When he left the hotel, he noticed a lot of suspicious people on the street, almost dozens of them. He walked towards the fitness center, and those people followed him closely, and some were taking pictures with cameras.

Bodyguard Wallace told him that based on his many years of experience as bodyguards for celebrities, these people include many elite paparazzi. They are well-equipped and often fight in groups. They are a troublesome group of guys.

Link nodded to express his understanding.

During training, Daniel Radcliffe of 'Harry Potter' and Robert Grint of 'Golden Retriever' called and asked him if he had time tomorrow, and warmly invited him to a party at his home for a chat.

Link thought for a while and agreed to it if he had time tomorrow afternoon.

 (End of this chapter)