Chapter 2: Heart of the Champion
Scene: Three teenagers are in their boxing poses in front of Ruckee.
A guy with a dark complexion, kinky hair, and a bulky build passes by. He is almost six feet tall and weighs around 100kg.
Big Guy: Huh.
The big guy notices the scene where three kids are about to fight Ruckee.
Big Guy (thinking): Three against one? Are you kidding me?
Ruckee takes his boxing stance and starts bouncing on his feet.
Big Guy (thinking): Oh, a boxing stance. At least the kid knows something.
Ruckee initiates the attack.
Big Guy (thinking): Interesting, attacking first against three opponents.
Ruckee throws a hook punch.
Big Guy (thinking): A hook punch!
The bully puts his hand on Ruckee's forehead and straightens his arm.
Ruckee's punch misses.
Big Guy (thinking): As expected, the opponent has a reach advantage. There's no way he can land that punch.
Bully 1: This is how you do a hook punch.
The bully hook punches Ruckee in the face. Ruckee falls to the ground.
Bully 2: This kid is too weak. Bully 3: I hope I get my turn too.
Ruckee remembers his father getting punched in the face by a hook punch.
Ruckee: Dad!
Start of Flashback
Scene: Hospital, one year ago
Ruckee: Dad, you should be training right now! You have a fight soon! Mike (Dad): I can't leave you here, Ruckee. Ruckee: Don't worry about me, Dad. I want you to become a champion.
Dad: Ruckee, always remember, being a champion isn't just about winning belts and medals. [Points to Ruckee's heart] It's about what's in here—the determination, resilience, and passion that drive you forward, even when things get tough. That, my son, is the heart of a champion.
Fight Day
TV: Mike Ross vs. Kayne Goble Ruckee is watching from the hospital.
Commentator 1: Knockdown! Commentator 2: A strong hook punch from Kayne to Mike’s face! Scene: Mike on the floor
Ruckee looks confused and speechless.
Commentator 1: Mike is non-responsive!
Ruckee: Stand up, Dad!
Ruckee: Stand up! Don’t give up!
End of flashback
Ruckee opens his eyes.
- to be continued
Ruckee faces three bullies, testing his courage and boxing skills. A bystander takes notice, adding an unexpected twist. A flashback reveals a powerful lesson from Ruckee's father about the true essence of being a champion. This episode explores resilience, determination, and the heart of a fighter, setting the stage for Ruckee's ongoing journey.