Captain Carter to Sophie’s rescue

New York – We check in at the airport in the week prior to Sophie Schumann’s fight against Megan Thomas.

The German boxer is set for the biggest fight of her career against a member of the Lightweight Top 10. Under Regina’s orders, her sister Alesia, as well as friends Akane Watanabe and Chelsea Carter, take turns to entertain her in her free time. Picasso has to have her mind in the right place especially since she took this fight on short notice.

The highlight of Sophie’s adventures was going with Chelsea on a day-trip. High Voltage recently got her certification as a pilot for small planes and business jets. When she heard that DE Box-Promotion brought the German crew to New York with its brand-new Ultra Jet 85, she begged for a chance to take it to the skies. It would be fun to pilot the plane and give Sophie a cockpit experience.

The two walk at the airport terminal, with Captain Carter leading the way.

Sophie: “I can’t believe that you made me wear a suit for this.”

Chelsea: “I look down on the people who wear leggings, jogging pants and sweaters on planes. Cabin crew are classy. It’s disrespectful to be a slouch with them. Plus, this looks great on you.”

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Captain Carter leads the way

They go on board and take off. Sophie is undeniably impressed by the feel of being straight in the cockpit of a plane.

Sophie: “This is fucking cool!”

Chelsea: “I knew you’d like that. Flying a plane is a thrill.”

Sophie: “Why did you pick this up?”

Chelsea: “We don’t train 24/7. Having another hobby is healthy. With this license, I can fly private jets for money when I have time and when there’s a customer in the right area. It’s good fun.”

Sophie: “Freakin’ cool.”

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Go for it

Sophie: “You probably wonder how I’m feeling ahead of this fight. To be honest, a little nervous. Someone in the Top 10 isn’t a small challenge, and I’m doing it in her backyard.”

Chelsea: “Yeah, but never forget where you come from. You have family talent running through your veins. How many rounds of experience does she have, and how many do you have? Yeah, it’s not even close, and her opponents built records on fairgrounds. Plus, you’re the starlet of the division and you punch fucking hard. You’ll win this. I know it.”

Sophie: “Maybe, but I just remember what happened in my last big fight. You demolished me.”

The American sighs.

Chelsea: “You have to get past that, Sophie. As I told you before, you are a better fighter than I am, and I overperformed on that night. If we have that London fight 10 times, you win it 9 times.”

Sophie: “I wonder. It’s dangerous to be in tight space with you.”

Chelsea smiles: “This cockpit is tiny and you don’t seem to mind.”

Sophie: “Hahahaha! You really are a cool chick.”

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Chelsea: “Do you care to listen to my advice?”

Sophie: “Sure!”

Chelsea: “Just go for it. Our careers are short. We wanna have a good time and earn money while we can. Megan seems good, but her record isn’t that solid. You’ve got background and the best schooling with Regina. You’re the right chick to take her down. Give everything and make it happen! Then you’re a star. I wanna see that happen, girl.”

Picasso smiles before they bump fists.

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Statues

A couple of days later, it’s time for the weigh-in. Sophie and Megan have to weigh 135 pounds at most.

It’s no problem for the German, who steps on the scale and sees 134.5, steps down and flexes for the media to take photos.

Chelsea: “Damn. Girl’s got guns now! Straight out of the Schumann Factory in Munich!”

Alesia: “Impressive, isn’t she? Worked super hard since the spring, and she’s super strong.”

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Megan is also statuesque. She steps on the scale and her official weight is comfirmed at 134.8. No more sweating for the American champion before the bout. She steps down and shakes a fist for photographers.

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Thwarted attempt

The usual staredown is due, and Megan wants to intimidate the woman who is 10 years younger.

Megan: “What is this? European porn-star hair?”

An unimpressed young German keeps her cool and smiles.

Sophie: “You must know that since you’re familiar with hairdressers.”

Megan: “Gonna maul your ass, girl. You’ll regret being born.”

At the same time, Sophie blows on her nails and the American champion steps forward while raising her right arm. Chelsea, who is only one step away from Sophie, surges forward and gives Megan a solid face shove.

Chelsea: “You’re not doing any of that shit now!”

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Megan wants to tussle, but it only takes two seconds before other people in the room get in to prevent prematch violence.

Chelsea: “That’s right. Back the fuck off, you cow.”

Megan: “Befriending the Germans… very patriotic!”

Chelsea: “And I’ll cheer when she beats your ass up!”

The crowd clears itself up, and the fighters go their separate ways.

Regina: “You really kept your cool, impressive.”

Sophie: “She got nothing on me.”

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Sophie Schumann
The little sister of Alesia Schumann is a born troublemaker but supremely talented puncher. Former world champion at Lightweight.