Raquel ‘Rocky’ Balboa’s first match. Will she avenge Liberty Lane’s previous losses to Vanity Vale or will Vanity Vale squash Liberty’s new venture?
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- Tonight was the night of Raquel ‘Rocky’ Balboa’s first match… against Liberty Lane’s old rival, Vanity Vale. Liberty had worked hard with Raquel to get her ready for tonight. And now, they awaited the announcement of the match. LIBERTY: You’ve worked hard, Rocky. You can do this. I’ve told you all I know about Vanity. She’s quick and strong. Don’t underestimate her. I did and you’ve seen how she tore me apart. Twice. Don’t make that mistake.
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- RAQUEL: You taught me a lot, Liberty. I’m not going to let you down. You’ve been a huge inspiration to me. I’ve decided to honor you with my new boxing attire. It’ll remind the fans of how great you were and how wrong they were to turn against you.
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- LIBERTY: I am absolutely honored by what you’ve done. It’s going to be great to see the red, white, and blue rising up in that ring. Now get ready… you’ve got a match to win!
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- And the match was set to begin! “Ladies and gentlemen, fighting out of the red corner, former Foxy Boxing Champion, VANITY VALE!” Vale removed her robe and stood confidently in her corner. “I’m gonna send this girl crying back to that loser, Liberty Lane!”
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- “And her opponent tonight, making her debut, Raquel ‘Rocky’ Balboa!” The brunette dropped her robe and revealed her homage to Liberty Lane. The crowd was hesitant… some cheered, some booed. But Raquel stood tall and proud.
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- DING! And the match begins. Raquel and Vanity circle around each other like hungry sharks. They gaze into each other’s eyes and prepare to strike.
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- And Raquel strikes first! She digs into Vanity’s belly, hoping to take control of the match early.
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- Vanity feels painful digs into her midsection. Raquel’s strength is apparent, but Vanity absorbs the hits. She squirms under her opponent’s fists. DING! And the bell rings to end the round.
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- Raquel sits down on her seat and relishes in her performance. Slowly, she hears the cheers of the crowd increase. She feels an early victory within her grasp.
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- Vanity Vale, on the other hand, doesn’t look too worried. She’s been here before. Her plan is to let her opponent’s confidence get the best of her early before she pounces on her. Vanity waits patiently for the next round to begin.
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- DING! The 2nd round was on! Vanity Vale came out swinging and, at first, Raquel was able to dodge her blows.
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- But soon, Vanity’s punches found their targets. Raquel felt herself victim to a rain of blows, courtesy of Vale. Soon, Vanity had powered the newcomer toward a turnbuckle, a dangerous place to be.
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- Raquel manages to move the fight out of the corner, but Vanity keeps her close to the ropes. She controls Raquel and shows her why she’s a force in the ring. DING! Luckily, the bells saves Raquel from more punishment.
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- Vanity Vale knows she’s made an impression. She leans back against her corner, knowing she’s heading toward a victory. She thinks up more ways to punish Liberty Lane’s protoge.
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- Raquel sat in her corner, understanding Liberty’s warning about Vanity’s skill. The newcomer knew she had to be careful and take it easy in the next round. She had a lot to prove tonight and didn’t want her career over before it started.
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- DING! And the 3rd round begins! Vanity comes out quick, striking Raquel head-on. Raquel absorbs the blows, as well a few more to follow. But, she keeps her energy up, while Vanity slows down.
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- WHOA! And then, out of nowhere, Raquel fires off a swift uppercut that snaps Vanity’s head back!
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- Raquel moves in quickly with a gut-busting blow that knocks the wind out of Vanity Vale. She doesn’t give Vanity any chance to strike back!
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- Raquel comes back strong… she doesn’t let up on Vanity Vale! All the anger, aggression, and drive that has filled her up is now finding it’s target all over Vale. Raquel slams another right into her opponent’s face!
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- Finally, Raquel stops her assault. Vanity Vale actually looks out of it! She wavers on her feet, confused and dizzy from Raquel’s punches. For the 2nd time in her career, Vanity Vale is on the losing end of a fight. Raquel holds her up and tells her, “This one’s for Liberty Lane!”
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- POW! And Raquel swings a solid right punch that catches Vale square on the chin! Her eyes flicker back into her head as all fight leaves her body.
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- And Vanity Vale crumbles to the canvas! Raquel struts up to her as the count begins. “1… 2… 3… 4… “
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- Raquel hears something new to her… the deafening cheers of the crowd. At first hesitant, the crowd has accepted this new fighter with gusto. “ROCKY! ROCKY! ROCKY!” is all she hears as the count continues. “5… 6… 7…”
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- Meanwhile, the cocky, confident Vanity Vale does not stir. Her body remains twisted on the mat in a public display of Raquel’s power. “8… 9… 10!” DING! DING! IT’S OVER!
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- “Ladies and gentlemen… the winner of this bout, via knockout in the third round… RAQUEL BALBOA!” Cameras flash all over the arena and crowd continues their chants of ‘ROCKY!’ Liberty Lane jumps into the ring and raises the arm of the victor… her protege, Raquel Balboa. “I knew you could do it!” she tells the young fighter. Raquel responds, “I’m just starting out!” STAY TUNED FOR MORE ON RAQUEL BALBOA’S RISE TO THE TOP.
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