Chapter 218: How Could Richard Be Knocked Down?

On Sunday morning, Liv Tyler had breakfast and ran a couple of laps in the park. She arrived at the "Lord of the Rings" film studio around nine o'clock.

Today, the crew was setting up the scene and there were no scheduled shots. She came early to prepare for rehearsals with the cast. There weren't many scenes left for the character of Princess Arwen, and she was more concerned about her final performance.

When she arrived at the rehearsal room, several of the main actors were already there: Elijah Wood, Orlando Bloom, Ian McKellen, Billy Boyd, Hugo Weaving, and so on.

The older ones were sitting on the side drinking tea and reading newspapers, while the younger ones were gathered around the TV, cheering with their fists in the air.

"What are you watching? Aren't you rehearsing?" Liv Tyler asked.

"Wait, let's finish watching Richard's boxing match. It's so exciting," said Sean Astin, who played Sam.

Liv Tyler also saw the picture on the TV. In the boxing ring, there were two strong men, one black and one white, boxing. The white one was Richard, wearing a pair of red boxing gloves, red shorts, and a bare, strong upper body. He swung his thick arms and his fist, as big as a sandbag, continuously attacked his opponent, Richard Hall.

Bang! He punched his opponent in the forehead, and Richard Hall took two steps back and hit the ropes. Richard jumped forward and quickly landed another punch.

Richard Hall was hit and swayed, then fell to the ground, clutching the ropes.

"Wow!!"

"Richard is going to win!"

Many spectators in the audience shouted loudly.

The few people in front of the TV also shouted loudly. Elijah Wood and Billy Boyd, a few younger guys, even jumped up and waved their fists in celebration.

"He's amazing, no one in the light heavyweight division is Richard's opponent," said Elijah Wood.

"Yes, his strength is clearly much stronger than Richard Hall's."

"With his strength, he should go and fight in the heavyweight division. No one can beat him in the light heavyweight division."

"Yes, there was also Roy Jones Jr. before, and when they fought for the second time, I even bet on Roy Jones Jr. to win. I didn't expect Richard to be so powerful."

Several people discussed excitedly.

The crew members were mainly from the UK, Australia, and the US, and they all liked boxing, so they were very excited to see Richard win.

"Richard is so surprising. Usually, he seems very gentle in the crew, with elegant speech, very polite, and a very quiet temperament. How can he become so fierce when he gets into the ring? It doesn't feel like the same person," Elijah Wood said, looking at the fierce boxer on TV.

"Yes, he looks like a gentleman when he's wearing clothes, and like a beast when he takes them off," Liv Tyler laughed.

"Hmm?"

Hearing her words, everyone looked over, and even the few people reading newspapers on the side looked at her with dirty looks.

Liv Tyler blinked, "Did I say something wrong?"

"Ahem, no, everyone continue watching the match," said Orlando Bloom.Liv Tyler laughed."Huh?"

When she heard her words, everyone around looked over. Even the few people reading newspapers on the side looked at her with dirty looks.

Liv Tyler blinked, "Did I say something wrong?""Ahem, no, everyone continue watching the match," said Orlando Bloom."Yes, you didn't say anything wrong. Richard, without his shirt on, hahaha~" Billy Boyd covered his mouth to stifle his laughter."You guys are so imaginative," Liv Tyler snorted.

Bang bang bang~

In the ring, Richard continued to be mighty, one punch after another. From the first round to the fifth round, he had been pressing Richard Hall."I bet a bottle of beer that Richard will definitely kill the match in the next round," said Sean Astin."I'll join in, I bet two rounds," Billy Boyd said, holding up two fingers."One or two rounds is impossible. Since he defeated Roy Jones Jr., Richard's matches have all gone at least 10 rounds. It's only the fifth round, it's still early," said John Rhys-Davies, who played the dwarf."That's true, why does Richard fight like this? Wouldn't it be better to win early?" Elijah Wood asked.

*"Maybe he's more cautious, he likes to play it safe."

*"Have you forgotten that his nickname is the 'Tactician'? Maybe this is a tactic, and this way he has a higher chance of winning."

"Makes sense!"

Several people nodded.

As everyone had guessed, the match didn't end until the eighth round."I heard that boxers need to train every day, persisting from a young age to be able to win the gold belt. Richard is filming on set every day, and he doesn't have time to train. How can he still be so good in the ring?" Orlando Bloom wondered."Yes, the newspaper said that Richard is the most unprofessional boxing champion. He films every day without training, and he can still win the gold belt. They gave him a new nickname called 'Unsolvable'." John Rhys-Davies said.

*"That's a pretty good nickname."

"You can't say that. Actually, Richard hasn't trained less. He rented a manor in Jening Angle, and whenever he has time, he would train at home. You see, he usually doesn't go out to play... uh, why are you looking at me again?" Liv Tyler blinked in confusion."Ahem, nothing!"

Everyone laughed and then looked away."Hey, I haven't been there, I heard it from him, you should know too." Liv Tyler thought back on her words, realizing that these guys were definitely thinking wildly again."Liv, no need to explain, we didn't misunderstand.""Yes, I forgot to wear my ears when I went out today, I didn't hear anything, you don't have to be nervous.""I didn't wear my ears either."

A few people joked."Hmph!"

These guys were too imaginative, it was impossible to communicate with them. Liv Tyler turned to leave, and suddenly the guys in front of the TV shouted loudly."Wow, how could it be?!""How could Richard be knocked down?""Oh no, Richard might lose."

Elijah Wood, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, and the others in front of the TV all stood up and stared nervously at the TV.

In the ninth round, Richard and Richard Hall were fighting when suddenly Richard Hall swung a horizontal punch that hit Richard's cheek. He couldn't dodge it and fell to the boxing ring.

The audience in the venue and in front of the TV couldn't help but exclaim loudly.

Before the match, everyone heard that Richard Hall dared not accept the challenge, and finally, under the intervention of the WBO officials, he reluctantly fought. This also showed that there was a clear difference in strength between the two.

But now, in the ninth round, Richard was actually knocked down by his opponent, which was incredible."Did Richard not stand firm?""No, look at Richard, he's covered in sweat and panting, as if he's consumed a lot of energy and can't hold on.""Could Richard lose?""Don't, once he loses, all his gold belts will be gone.""Come on, Richard!"

A few people shouted with their fists clenched.

Liv Tyler stopped and looked. Richard slowly stood up. His muscles were covered in sweat, his long hair was also wet with sweat, and his face was a little pale, as if he couldn't hold on.

After he got up, the match continued. Richard Hall, as if he had taken stimulants, started a frantic attack, punching Richard one after another.

Richard raised his arms, fighting and retreating, completely on the defensive. Several times he didn't block in time, and his shoulders, pectorals, and abs were punched several times.

In the tenth round, Richard took another punch and almost fell. Fortunately, he grabbed the ropes behind him in time, otherwise it would have been another knockdown, but he looked very tired, as if he couldn't hold on."Richard won't lose, will he?""It seems so!""Come on, Richard, I'm still going to ask for your autograph."

Elijah Wood and a few others clenched their fists, very nervous."Don't worry, Richard didn't lose, he narrowly won this round." Gandalf shook the newspaper in his hand and smiled.

Elijah Wood and the others turned around and looked at him with resentment."Mr. Gandalf, can you please not spoil it in advance?""OK, I won't say anything."

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(End of chapter)