Anastasia Orlova’s challenge, Alesia’s response

The new world champion Anastasia Orlova bumps fists with Alesia when she makes it to the middle of the ring.

The champ smiles and speaks with a smooth, charming voice.

Anastasia: “I’m glad you made it here. You can you probably imagine why I called you here. I want you! The best female boxer in Germany, the national title holder in our division and one of the top fighters in the world. Please, give me the privilege of stepping in the ring with you for my first title defense.”

Alesia: “I beg you pardon?”

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Anastasia: “You heard me. I want you. Let’s have a world championship fight, the two of us, in Germany. It will be a special night. You have earned a title shot by being a great boxer. This is your chance to do what Nadia couldn’t do. Try to defeat me.”

Alesia: “No.”

Anastasia: “I’m not trying to manipulate you with compliments. Everyone wants a piece of you for a reason. The difference between me and the pack rests on my waist. I have the belt you want the most. Isn’t it beautiful? Touch it if you like!”

Alesia thinks: “Damn. She’s charming and shady at the same time.”

Alesia: “No.”

Anastasia grins: “I’m offering you the opportunity of a lifetime and you say no? It doesn’t make sense.”

Alesia: “Nice try, but it won’t work. I know what you’re doing here.”

Anastasia: “I want to face the best. This is why I challenge you!”

Alesia: “Here’s the truth. You’re the champion in the Super Coward division!”

Ohs, ahs and murmurs emerge from the crowd. That snappy comeback was unexpected.

Anastasia’s smile turns into a puzzle that’s missing a piece or two.

Alesia: “You’re going for the same shit than Nadia, issuing early challenges to up and coming fighters before they are ready. You want to take them out early. That scheming is so simple that a toddler can figure it out.”

Anastasia shakes her head.

Alesia: “You’re like the schoolyard bully who chases the younger kids. Then, you puff your chest and call yourself the queen. You’re no better than Nadia Monteil!”

The champ becomes more animated, struggling to keep her smile.

Anastasia: “Take a good look at this belt again…”

Ally makes a “talk to the hand” gesture.

Alesia: “Forget it. I’ll keep making my way up until I reach the mandatory challenger status. Then, you won’t be able to escape and I’ll be the wolf that shreds you like an innocent little bunny! You’ll drip blood even when you get back to your hotel room!”

Anastasia snickers: “You won’t be able to do that, even in a year or two. I’ll be better. I’ll be stronger. You’ll go down faster than a two-euro whore. Spare yourself the embarrassment by saying yes to this challenge today.”

Alesia: “Time is on my side. It’s my final answer.”

Anastasia: “Not very good at matchmaking, are we? Fine. I’ll settle for beating you anywhere, anytime. Call me when you’re ready. It’s gonna be fun!”

Alesia Schumann
Alesia Schumann
Super Lightweight champion of the world, German champion and one of the pound for pound best. The Diva is known for her tactical strength and durability.