Beat Down -

Leo's corner was a frantic mess of ice packs and desperate advice.

The neon sign of the hole-in-the-wall gym buzzed like a trapped hornet, casting a sickly yellow glow over the cracked linoleum floor. Leo stood in the center of the ring, his knuckles raw and his breathing ragged. beat down

Across from him stood the undefeated heavyweight champion, "The Iron" Marcus. Marcus wasn't just big; he was a force of nature. For five brutal rounds, Marcus had delivered a merciless , turning Leo's ribs into a canvas of dark purple bruises. 💥 The Breaking Point Leo's corner was a frantic mess of ice

The arena fell into a deafening silence. Leo stood over the fallen champion, his chest heaving. He didn't throw another punch. He didn't need to. He had survived the ultimate physical thrashing and delivered a single, perfect counter. Across from him stood the undefeated heavyweight champion,

: Marcus's momentum left his ribs completely exposed for a split second.

: Leo channeled every ounce of his remaining strength and drove his right fist directly into Marcus's liver.

: Leo's vision was swimming, blurring the aggressive crowd into a sea of screaming faces.