Chapter 108

As the bell signaled the start of the third round, I knew that time was running out. My body ached, but my determination remained unwavering. I stepped forward, my movements fueled by a fierce desire to leave everything I had in the ring.

My opponent, sensing my fatigue, launched a relentless assault. His punches came with a newfound intensity, each blow carrying the weight of his determination to secure victory. I did my best to evade and counter, but his accuracy and power proved challenging to overcome.

A sharp left hook landed flush on the side of my face, causing me to stumble backward. The impact reverberated through my skull, momentarily blurring my vision. Blood trickled down from the fresh wound just above my eye, a crimson testament to the ferocity of the battle.

Despite the pain and the encroaching darkness at the edge of my vision, I refused to succumb. I gritted my teeth and fought back, throwing punches with every ounce of strength left in my battered