Alesia Schumann’s 7th professional bout is coming in September in Tokyo. Today, the fight with Masae is announced with the publication of the above poster and a press release.
The release:
Winning Japan and Paffen Sport are pleased to announce that Alesia Schumann will have two fights in Japan as a part of our East vs. West series. In the first fight, she will face Masae. The second bout will feature her against Akane Watanabe in a rematch.
Scheduled for September, the Masae-Alesia fight should delight fans who appreciate skilled ladies in the ring. With her 16-7 record, Masae’s brings experience while Alesia’s is a 4-3 record.
“We wish a warm welcome to Alesia in our homeland, said Yumi Yashima, who coaches Masae. It’s an honour for us to have a fight with her.”
“I thank Winning Japan and Paffen Sport for collaborating to make this happen, said Regina Halmich, who coaches Alesia. The bout with Masae will be a great experience for my fighter, who is hungry to climb up the rankings.”
The Masae-Alesia fight will take place at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo. The venue for the second fight has yet to be determined.
Announcer: “Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Korakuen Hall’s conference room in Tokyo for the introduction of a special event promoted by Winning Japan and Paffen Sport. I am Daichi Fujimoto, your host for this press conference for the first of a boxing series featuring fighters of the East against West.
“The fight night will end with 10 rounds of boxing between two great ladies in September.”
Alesia and Masae show up on stage.
Announcer: “Let’s introduce the visitor first. Alesia ‘The Diva’ Schumann is aged 25. Her record stands at 4 knockout wins and 3 losses, no draw. The former WBC Super Lightweight Champion flew all the way from Munich, Germany, to grace us with her presence.”
Alesia: “Hello everyone! I’m excited to be here in this beautiful and welcoming country. Everyone is so nice and classy here, making us feel right at home in Tokyo. I came here to learn and improve. I hope to give a good show.”
Announcer: “The local fighter is well known in these quarters. Masae has 16 wins, half of them by knockout, 7 losses and 2 draws. From Osaka City, she is 39 years old and has quick hands.”
Masae: “I have met Alesia an hour ago and she’s great. I’m happy to hear that she wants to learn, because I will use my experience to teach. I don’t want an early ending, though. With 10 rounds, we have time! I’ll beat her comprehensively, make the pleasure last and finish her late.”
Question period
Japanese reporter: “Masae, your opponent is a novice and she lost her last two fights by knockout. I don’t see a challenge.”
Masae: “It will only seem easy because my experience and skills will make it look easy, sir. Nobody will question Alesia’s talent. They will just praise my superiority.”
Alesia is tense. She’s feeling out of her element and looking at Masae with admiration. The Japanese looks fit, strong, at home and most of all… happy. She thinks: “And why did they pick a conference room with green accents, the colours she wears in the ring?”
Japanese reporter 2: “Masae, how can you be so sure about a late knockout prediction?”
Masae: “I am not a brawler. I will outbox her with speed and accurate punches until she can’t take it anymore. It will be very uncomfortable for her to be alone with me in the ring but since she’s young and inexperienced, she needs this.”
Japanese reporter 3: “I don’t understand how getting beaten would help her.”
Masae: “Everyone who aims for excellence has to be schooled and disciplined by a mature person. I will do this with punches, it will hurt and she will bleed, but then she will understand what it takes to be one of the best.”
Japanese reporter 4: “Alesia, is your career in danger after two straight KO losses?”
Alesia: “The only danger will be me. You will see a whole new side of me after further training under Regina Halmich’s guidance.”
German reporter: “Alesia, what do you say to Masae’s verbal abuse?”
Alesia’s face betrays, unusually, insecurity as she answers the question. Masae’s mind games are getting to her. She thinks: “What if she does beat me? I’d be 4-4. That’s not a good record and I don’t want to get knocked out again.”
Alesia: “I am here to do my best. I hope to show that at ringside.”
Esther Schouten attends the conference without saying a word. She thinks: “Hmmmm. Every time Masae looks at her, Alesia looks away. Is she scared?”
German reporter: “Masae… Alesia almost knocked Lilly Sanchez out and she won a title before. Aren’t you taking her lightly?”
Masae: “You won’t ask this question when she will hit the canvas, sir. But I’ll help her get up after the fight.”
Announcer: “Thank you everyone! See you at ringside!”