Cornered by dodgy men

It’s sunset in Berlin on the eve of Alesia Schumann’s world title bout with Anastasia Orlova. We’re at the hotel where she stays for the night and something unusual is about to happen.

The Diva had the weigh-in without a problem. So did the world champion, and there were no shenanigans in front of the cameras. “That went almost too well, thinks Ally as she walks in the hotel corridor. I really thought she’d do something mad.”

The Queen of Uppercuts is set to meet people from her camp any minute now. Then, the main lights go out and she hears footsteps. She turns to see that two men are following her pretty closely. It looks suspicious, so she gets a bit nervous.

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Threat

Alesia: “Um, can I help you?”

She suspects that something’s up, but doesn’t know that the two guys are the “Anastasia fans” whose role is to intimidate opponents before the big match.

“You want to take the belt away from our champion, says one of the strangers as he points a finger at the German blonde. You won’t. We’ll be around you tonight. We know in which room you stay. You won’t sleep and if you say anything to anyone, shit will happen. You’ll regret taking this fight and Anastasia will finish you off tomorrow.”

Alesia thinks: “What the hell?”

The Diva thinks about her options. Taking on two men just 24 hours before the big event is risky. She’s isolated. If she runs, they will catch up with her by the time she puts her hand on the door handle. Her pulse races as she wonders what to do.

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Rescue crew

One of the elevator doors opens. Sophie Schumann and Chelsea Carter pop out, only to see Alesia seemingly in danger.

Sophie: “Dafuq is going on?”

The younger sister hits the light switch and immediately charges, followed by Chelsea.

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Sophie goes straight at the bald guy and uses the momentum created by the run to manhandle him. She puts her right leg under his and uses both arms to overpower him, with a solid face shove for good measure. She takes him to the ground.

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The other man sees that these women can put up a fight. He tries to turn around to get away, but Chelsea’s foot speed is unrivaled. She dashes, jumps forward, grabs his jaw and completes a tackle.

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Picasso in command

The bitter orange takes control of the situation after establishing physical superiority.

Sophie: “YOU FUCKERS. MAKE ONE MOVE AND WE’LL SEND YOU STRAIGHT TO HOSPITAL. AM I MAKING MYSELF CLEAR?”

Shocked by the quick reactions and a credible threat of physical aggression, both nod.

The young German and the American move around and make themselves ready to strike at any time.

Sophie: “ON THE COUNT OF THREE, YOU GET UP WITH YOUR HANDS ON YOUR HEAD AND WALK THROUGH THE FRONT DOOR. IF NOT, THERE WILL BE BLOOD. IS THAT CLEAR?”

The two guys swear that they’ll cooperate, and they do so. Just before they go through the door, the blonde has one more order for them.

Sophie: “YOU WON’T BE ANYWHERE AROUND ALESIA TODAY OR AT ANY OTHER TIME. DO YOU UNDERSTAND?”

They nod and slip out.

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Security team

The scene is now clear. The trio can relax.

Sophie: “Dafuq was that?”

Chelsea: “Hired guns. I’ve heard that some champions scare the shit out of their opponents the night before the fight. When they do that, you’re already beaten at the touch gloves. A friend informed me that a certain Middleweight who claims to be the greatest of all times does it.”

Alesia: “You guys were brilliant! Thanks. I was a little scared alone with them.”

Sophie: “We arrived at the right time. Those mofos better not come back. I meant what I said. Was gonna rip them a new one.”

Chelsea laughs out loud. “Remind me not to mess with you.”

Sophie: “Says the chick who gave me the mother of all beatings.”

Alesia laughs nervously. “Well, you make a great team. You’re hired as guards for my ring entrance tomorrow.”

Chelsea grins: “I’ll do it.”

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Sophie grabs her phone, calls Heidi and asks for the chaperons to be around for the night. She then texts Regina to promise that they’ll be on time for dinner.

Sophie: “They’ll be with us within an hour. Come on. Let’s go eat. I’m in the mood for a schnitzel.”

Chelsea: “I have to try that.”

Ally wraps an arm around each as they walk out.

Alesia: “Loving you both. How do I thank you?”

Chelsea: “Just knock that girl to Greenland. The entire boxing world will thank you for it.”

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.