Setting: The grand arena is packed with an electric crowd, the atmosphere pulsates with anticipation as two formidable fighters prepare to clash for the World Fighting Champion title. In one corner stands Murderer, a shadowy figure wielding a knife with lethal precision; in the other corner, Ippo, a renowned boxer with an unstoppable spirit and the heart of a champion. --- Round 1: The Encounter As the bell rings, Murderer walks forward with a cocky grin, his knife glinting under the bright lights. Murderer: “Ready to meet your end, Ippo? One stab is all it takes!” Ippo grins back, undeterred, bouncing lightly on his feet. Ippo: “Bring it on! I’ve faced tougher opponents than you!” Murderer lunges forward, attempting to close the distance between them. He tries to use his Toxic Speech to stun Ippo, but the boxer is quick on his feet. Ippo: “You think your words can take me down? I’ll show you the power of resolve!” With nimble movements, Ippo dodges the verbal attack, his reflexes sharp. He counters with a series of powerful jabs, but Murderer nimbly jumps back, evading the punches. --- Round 2: The Standoff Murderer chuckles, his confidence unshaken. Murderer: “You’re fast, but how fast can you really be when I land my Accurate Stab?” Ippo: “I won’t let you get that chance!” Ippo charges, closing the space between them and aims a powerful right hook at Murderer’s face. Just as he’s about to connect, Murderer uses Mastered Cue, ensuring his next attack hits. He quickly lunges forward, brandishing the knife with deadly intent. Ippo: “Too late!” Ippo ducks beneath the knife’s trajectory, performing a swift uppercut, which catches Murderer off-guard, sending him staggering back. --- Round 3: The Counterattack Murderer regains his balance, frustration growing on his face. Murderer: “You just dodged a bullet… but I won’t miss next time!” With quick, deliberate steps, he circles Ippo before launching a Sherrif Counter, attempting to shoot his opponent with a thrown knife. Ippo, however, anticipates the move and uses his speed to weave left, avoiding the deadly projectile. Ippo: “You call that aim? Come on, give me a real fight!” Murderer’s eyes narrow; he uses his agility to jump away, but not without retaliating with another swift stab. Ippo counters again, this time with a powerful swing, dodging narrowly as the knife barely grazes his shoulder. --- Round 4: The Climax The intensity rises as Ippo starts reading Murderer’s movements, his experience shining through. Ippo: “You’re running out of tricks, Murderer! It’s time to finish this!” With determination forged from countless battles, Ippo lands a series of left-right punches that keep Murderer on the defensive. Every jab lands harder than the last, breaking through the assassin's agility. In a desperate turn, Murderer lunges in for the kill, aiming straight for Ippo’s heart with a final Accurate Stab. But Ippo, summoning all his strength, dodges to the side and, with a swift uppercut, connects with Murderer’s chin, sending him reeling and dropping the knife. --- Final Moment: The Decision With Murderer disarmed and vulnerable, Ippo steps back, fist clenched in victory. Ippo: “This is my moment! Victory!” In a final display of skill, Ippo connects with one last devastating punch, knocking Murderer out cold. --- Winner: Ippo Ippo’s extraordinary speed, agility, and boxing skills allowed him to evade Murderer’s lethal attacks and counter with powerful punches. Murderer's reliance on a toxic shock and a single hit weapon was ineffective against Ippo's superior combat experience and ability to read the battle. Despite the lethal nature of Murderer’s knife, Ippo proved his resilience and determination, effectively outmaneuvering him and securing a decisive victory.