Posted by simguy on 7/3/2003

Before: Theron having a great, focused, no BS camp for this one - she's made it clear to her staff and Janet that she won't tolerate another loss to Landry. Ali confident, upbeat in prefight - fight upgraded to title bout and brunette is ready to ascend the throne. "Unifying welterweight under my banner is obviously job one," Ali tells reporters, "but running Charlize out of the division is a close second. I don't know how many beatings it will take, but at some point, she's going to realize that if she stays, Ali will be taking care of her." Charlize in cream bikini, Landry in gold bikini.

During RD 1: Charlize leggy, hands low, jerking her upperbody back and forth as she swing-steps left, changing up her distance. Theron darting the jab off her hip, or feinting it and slicing in the lead right - Ali dukes up, occasionally crossing her arms - blocking a lot of shots, but not getting off much. Theron nibbling, circling her girl - Landry can't make inroads till late. Down the stretch, Ali forward in a crouch, pressing her right hand out to measure then cranking the hook to ribs - Ali backs Charlize to the ropes and POUNDS THOSE PUPPIES! She's been watching tape - she goes criss-cross, straight lefts and rights, driving hard into Theron's perky rack - blonde stacked up and stunned at the ropes. Shoving, slugging good time for Ali as she bullies her blonde then ALI GOES DOWN! Sudden, short right uppercut - Charlize disguising the shot well, leaning back into the ropes for leverage and catching Landry as she's focused on the chest. Ali's knee touches down briefly - she's up quick shaking her head as Theron struts away at the bell.

RD 2: Charlize strong to midring, getting the jab out early, circling left - she wants to be outside on Ali, in the center of the ring and she's getting her way. Landry patient, stepping forward, crossing her arms, bending at the waist, trying to weave through the slashing, slicing maze of Theron's jabs, right hands and illegal palm/heel hooks. Theron's legs anticipating brunette, fading in front of Ali's aggression, turning her, luring her forward. Midway through, Ali reaching with the right again, setting her body to hook and Theron stakes all on a thunderbolt right cross! Charlize GROOVING that punch onto Landry's chin - long spearing shot - Ali's head torquing violently as the continues forward and ALI GOES DOWN! Landry to her knees, then sprawling on her chest, suddenly still - it's OVER! KO2 Charlize Theron!

After: Theron almost disappointed, but grinning as she is mobbed by her peeps - a lot of KruZher dignitaries were worried about Landry coming in, not so worried now as woozy brunette is propped on her stool. Theron marching over to take what's hers - Landry's eyes hooded with resignation - these girls have progressed past the point of mercy or mutual respect.

Charlize takes her girl for a luxurious, all expenses paid trip around the ring, right arm brawny around Ali's bronzed waist, pageant princess blinking back tears. Theron pushing Landry chest-first into her own corner, propping the left leg up in the middle strand - Charlize leans forward hands on Ali's hips to whisper, "God, I'm in SUCH great shape Ali, I've got so much energy left - seems like a waste to just walk away doesn't it?"

Ali's eyes brimming. Theron smiling, fists loose at her chest and stomach as she bounces - she playfully extends the left to Ali's back, leaning into a thick right against the kidneys - no hurry - just getting her body behind the shot - pressing up her right forearm to reset, then casually swat hooking Ali's golden clad rump. Landry biting her lower lip, clutching the turn buckle - Theron brings her fists to her mouth, guarding up as though Ali's backside might fight back. Theron builds her intensity, relishing the moment, KruZher aides keeping everyone back. Theron's punches get sharper, like she's working the pads, getting off three hard, then resetting, paying attention to her form. When she gets up to speed - it's a brick-fisted annihilation of Ali's kidneys, buttocks, outstretched left thigh - Theron just hammering away, even resting her forehead on Ali's sweaty upperback to pump away two handed. Massacre finally ends with a glowing Theron lifting her hands to a roaring mob - Landry trembling, numb from the waist down, tears streaming down her face.

Charlize leans in, cheek to cheek with Ali to snarl, "Did you have fun pounding my chest? Did you? Does it still seem worth it? I didn't think so." And it ain't over! Charlize midring, holding the belt high in both hands, suddenly charges over with a big smile, ram-stamping the flat face of the title against Ali's lower back, drawing a last shout of woozy outrage from the girl. Wow - thank God Charlize didn't win an Oscar!