Domination in America, Starting from being a Boxing Champion

By the end of the year, the American entertainment industry had started a massive brawl.

In the film market, there was a series of blockbuster releases, including James Cameron’s "Avatar," Robert Downey Jr.’s "Sherlock Holmes," Fox’s famous animation "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel," Matt Damon’s biographical movie "Invictus," Film Emperor George Clooney’s "Up in the Air," and Italian director Giuseppe Tornatore’s new movie "The Family Tour" and so forth.

Counting the big movies released in November, the competition in the December box office market had become extremely intense.

Also, because there were many blockbusters, the "Business Daily" reported that after the lows of ’07 and ’08, the total box office was expected to recover to over 10 billion US Dollars. This was also good news for everyone working in the film industry.

Beyond the movie market, the record market competition was also very fierce.

Britney released her second greatest hits album "The Singles Collection" in early December, and Lady Gaga released the reissue album "The Fame Monster" of "The Fame."

Drake’s debut mini-album "So Far Gone," Rihanna’s fourth studio album "Rated R," and Link’s label artist Bruno Mars’s debut album "It’s Better If You Don’t Understand," among others.

Including albums released in November, like Lana’s "Young and Beautiful," Carrie Underwood’s "Play On," and Justin Bieber’s debut "My World."

According to "Rolling Stone," there were fifty-three albums released in the last two months of the year, with 15 albums currently having sales over 100,000 copies.

Among them, Selena’s debut album "Come and Get It" was released for 7 weeks and sold 671,000 copies in the United States; Lana’s "Young and Beautiful" was released for six weeks with sales of 563,000 copies.

Canadian kid Justin Bieber’s debut "My World" was released for eight weeks and sold 537,000 copies in the United States and 172,000 copies in Canada, with global sales exceeding one million copies.

Justin also became one of the youngest artists in the world to achieve platinum, and was the second male artist in 2009 to have a debut album sell over one million copies, dubbed the ’miracle kid’ by the media.

There were also fantastic events in boxing on Christmas Eve, with fighters like Doctor Iron Fist Klitschko, South African nightmare Samuel Peter, Cannon Shannon Briggs, and Eastern Giant Valuev.

Of note, on December 10th in Nuremberg, Germany, in the WBA Heavyweight championship match, British boxer David Haye battled Valuev for 12 rounds and won on points, capturing the WBA Heavyweight Golden Belt.

The WBA Heavyweight Golden Belt changed hands.

Other ranks did not change much.

Moments before Christmas, Link, along with his tour team, performed nine concerts in seven countries in South America.

Due to the popularity of "Despacito," the single officially sold 600,000 copies, making it the best-selling single in South America in 08/09, and his two albums also reached a sales volume of 520,000 in South America.

His reputation as a Boxer also resounded in Mexico, Haiti, Columbia, and Brazil.

The nine concerts in South America were also quite sensational, averaging 47,000 people per show, with a total box office of about 18 million US Dollars.

During the concert series, he also held two Golden Belt raffle ceremonies on site.

According to the original plan, on Christmas Eve, the six Golden Belts were distributed in batches to boxing fans who shot videos. One belt was designated for the United States, one for friends in South America, one for friends in Asia, two for friends in Europe, and one for Oceania, just enough to go around.

After a busy year, two days before Christmas, Link and his touring team returned to the United States to rest.

Because the weather forecast predicted snow in New York over Christmas, all major shopping malls were organizing festive activities, and Broadway Theatre offered several special Christmas performances, Link and Taylor decided to spend Christmas at their apartment in New York.

"It’s been almost half a year since we’ve stayed here, and New York feels a bit quieter than Los Angeles."

Link lugged two suitcases, opened the door to the Yorkville apartment, and switched on the power.

The entire apartment lit up instantly, and through the window, he could see the myriad lights across the street. He felt that living here had more of the taste of life than in his beach villa.

"It’s not quieter! It’s desolate!"

Taylor followed behind him with her hands in her pockets.

Dressed in a burgundy varsity coat, a white dotted wool sweater, blue pencil pants, her golden hair flowing down, a knitted hat on her head, and his scarf around her neck, revealing only her delicate, fair oval face.

Dressed warmly yet complaining about the cold.

"I stayed here for half a month in September, with the doors and windows closed, there wasn’t a sound around, felt like living in a cave, that’s why I went to Nashville."

Taylor said as she followed him.

"Really? Those days I just happened to have time, I said I’d come and stay with you, but you didn’t want to. And now you’re saying it’s desolate, isn’t that self-inflicted misery?"

Link teased.

"That’s your fault. I used to live alone and never felt it desolate. After living with you, I gradually got used to having someone around. Of course, I’d feel lonely when you’re suddenly not there."

Taylor bumped him playfully, speaking in a sullen tone.

"Alright, it’s my fault!"

Link chuckled lightly, turned on the heater, took off her hat and scarf and hung up her coat.

As Ms. Mandy occasionally arranged for the cleaning service to come by, the apartment’s sanitary condition was quite good, sparing them the need to dust.

After returning home, they simply needed to organize their daily necessities and buy some vegetables and fruits from the supermarket to settle in.

"Dear, how shall we spend Christmas?"

Taylor took off her shoes, lay on the sofa, and called out as she switched on the TV with the remote.

"Cook a big Christmas meal, visit Catherine’s house, and Mandy’s, go to Radio City to watch the Christmas Spectacular Show, then to Times Square for the Christmas lights show. I hear the Winter Market in Central Park west is lively that day; if we have time, we can walk there. Do you have any other suggestions?"

Link asked as he carried a basket of washed fruit from the dining room.

"Do we need to go to so many places? I think just staying at home and spending time together is also great."

Taylor took a bite of a strawberry and spoke.

Link nodded, "That sounds good too; we could just keep loving each other nonstop from Christmas Eve through Christmas night. What do you think?"

"Hey, you pervert, what are you thinking about? Why is your mind always filled with such naughty thoughts?"

Taylor playfully kicked him with her foot.

"Don’t you think this is romantic? Just like in the movies."

"Not at all, I’m not as lustful as you are."

Taylor said, scrunching her nose.

Link smiled lightly, lay on the sofa, and watched an episode of "The Good Wife" with Taylor in his arms.

Taylor loved watching dramas featuring strong female leads, hoping to draw inspiration from these characters.

Link thought the lead character Alicia looked attractive in her lawyer suits and didn’t mind watching with her. Explore stories at

While they were watching TV, Selena called, saying she was planning to go ice skating at the Rockefeller Center for Christmas and asked if he and Taylor would like to go. If so, she would buy tickets for them.

Link said he couldn’t skate and didn’t want to go.

Taylor immediately took the phone and said ’yes,’ and Selena responded, "Okay, done."

"You really want to see me make a fool of myself?"

"Yes!"

Taylor said with a smirk, "You’re so good at sports, but you can’t ice skate. It’s quite funny, so how about Selena and I teach you on Christmas day?"

"Thanks! You really are a good wife!"

Link pinched her cheek.

As soon as the phone was hung up, it rang again, and Miss Mandy on the phone brought him good news.

"The US Spring Festival Gala" organizers invited him to perform during the halftime show.

Link was surprised to hear this.

"The US Spring Festival Gala," also known as the Super Bowl, is the NFL’s final and the most watched sporting event in the United States.

It’s typically held on the last Sunday of January or the first Sunday of February and is one of the most important unofficial holidays in America, with food consumption second only to Thanksgiving.

Another statistic clearly illustrates the magnitude of the Super Bowl’s allure.

In 2006, about 17 million Americans watched the World Cup final; about 12 million watched the Olympics opening ceremony in 2008, and 120 million participated in the presidential election that same year.

In 2009, 130 million Americans watched the Super Bowl. The event is also broadcast worldwide, attracting over 1.5 billion viewers annually, not less than those watching the Spring Festival Gala.

The Super Bowl consists of two halves with a 15-minute intermission in the middle.

Before 1990, the halftime shows mostly paid tribute to celebrities.

Starting in 1991, pop music stars were introduced to perform, also known as the ’halftime show,’ averaging a viewership rate of 60%, three times the combined total of Major League Baseball and NBA Finals.

Due to its immense influence, only top-tier musicians, such as MJ, Shania Twain, Justin Timberlake, Puff Daddy, U2, and the Rolling Stones, have the credentials to perform. Lesser-known artists simply don’t get a look in.

Link had dreamed of getting on the Super Bowl stage but hadn’t expected it to come this soon; he figured it was due to the advantage of the venue’s location.

This year, the NFL finals was between the Indianapolis Colts vs. the New Orleans Saints on February 7th at the Miami Dolphin Stadium.

Currently, his influence in Miami was massive, locals dubbed him "The Prince of Miami," "Miami’s Pride."

Before a concert in Miami in October, the City Hall awarded him the honorary title and presented him with a symbolic "Key to Miami."

If not for this, he reckoned it would have taken him a few more years to get on the Spring Festival Gala.

"Link, do you want to participate?"

Miss Mandy asked.

The reason she asked was that in November, Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show invited him to perform, but he turned it down because he was busy with his tour.

Link thought about it, recognizing it as a great opportunity. The Super Bowl had a vast influence, and performing during the halftime could further extend his presence in the United States, also helping promote his third album.

"Let’s do it. Contact the organizers about when the rehearsals are and how much time we have for the performance, so we can prepare in advance."

"Okay, I’ll arrange that now."

Mandy said.

Mandy also asked if he and Taylor wanted to come over for Christmas. Link declined. Last year, there was nobody at home, which was why he went to join the fun, but celebrating Christmas at home was better.

"I overheard that the Super Bowl invited you to perform?"

Seeing him hang up the phone, Taylor looked at him excitedly.

"Yes, that’s right."

"You’re amazing! I’ve been in the business for three years and haven’t received an invite, and you get one after just one year, hmph! Tell me, why are you so amazing?"

Taylor wrapped her long legs around his waist and her arms around his neck as she asked.

"It’s certainly because I have a super gorgeous, super famous girlfriend."

Link laughed, holding her perky buttocks.

"Hmph! You smooth talker!"

Taylor curled her lips into a smile and leaned in to kiss him.

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