Life is Easier If You're Handsome novel Chapter 224

When Kim Donghu first said he’d only fight in a professional match if the money was right,

most pro boxers laughed.

Sure, they acknowledged his skills.

And yes, they knew he was the monster who took down a steroid abuser.

But money wasn’t something that moved so easily.

A fight had to be marketable.

No matter how strong someone was, it meant nothing without ticket power.

Even if he was an Olympic champion,

they believed it was too soon to just skyrocket him into pro boxing’s top ranks.

But two years later,

after he dominated the Asian Games—

Everything changed.

Kim Donghu had become the face of Asian boxing.

Yes, there were still active pros,

but no other fighter had conquered both the Olympics and the Asian heavyweight division—

and was still young.

Naturally, people began seeing him as the next-generation Asian boxing icon. freewebnσvel.cøm

"Still... it was disappointing when he suddenly focused on acting instead."

He had said he’d go pro.

So when was he actually going to fight?

The major boxing organizations had felt a deep sense of loss.

Until—

They suddenly got their golden opportunity.

"Wait. He’s filming Tarzan?"

"That means... he’s in the U.S."

"If he’s filming in our backyard—"

"That means getting him into the ring is a lot easier."

Korea and the U.S. were far apart.

But America to America?

That was a completely different story.

"With the physical distance eliminated, most of our previous obstacles disappeared."

That meant they could challenge him anytime.

Of course, they still needed his agreement.

But they weren’t too worried about that.

『 If you’re really that strong, shouldn’t you be fighting in the heavyweight division? 』

『 If you’re satisfied with the amateur scene, don’t call yourself the strongest. 』

『 A primitive Tarzan could never handle the techniques of modern boxing. 』

They knew exactly how to play this game.

Step 1: Bait him with public callouts.

Step 2: Use the hype to promote boxing’s "demand" for Tarzan.

『 Tarzan—can he fight outside the jungle? 』

『 The challenge of the pro ring! A wall he has yet to face! What will happen? 』

Journalists immediately picked up the story.

Soon, the news would reach Kim Donghu himself.

"At best, it’ll take four months to finalize a match."

"So in the meantime, we just gather fighters who want to face him."

A title match wasn’t possible right away.

First, they needed to see if Kim Donghu’s skills translated to the pro level.

The plan was simple:

Pit him against a contender first.

Then, depending on how that fight played out,

they would decide whether to fast-track him to a title bout.

"Let’s start with a contender match, see how he does, and then decide."

But at that moment—

The matchmakers and promoters immediately objected.

"No. We should schedule both the contender fight and a title match ASAP."

"Agreed. That’s the most efficient strategy."

"Honestly, we shouldn’t even waste time with a contender fight—just go straight to the title."

"I second that."

The boxing executives hesitated.

The way this conversation was shifting—

Something felt off.

"You’re all underestimating Kim Donghu’s abilities."

"Because he’s Asian? Because he’s only fought in the amateur circuit? This discussion feels very wrong."

They were completely mistaken about his level.

There had never been a fighter like Kim Donghu before.

And yet, they were acting like they needed to test him out first?

"Are you all being careless just because he’s in the U.S.?"

"Mexico is already making moves too."

"And don’t forget—Kim Donghu said he’d fight for the right price."

"You’re all seriously miscalculating this situation."

This wasn’t just any match.

This wasn’t just about money, clout, or hype.

This was a war between the four major boxing organizations—

ALL of them competing to secure the biggest wildcard in boxing.

"This is about claiming Kim Donghu—the hottest property in the boxing world right now."

"Whoever gets to him first will get the most attention."

What they needed was SPEED and STRATEGY.

"Firsts" always held immense power.

The first pro fight of a fighter considered the strongest Asian boxer alive?

Broadcasters would fight over the streaming rights.

Ticket prices would skyrocket.

The event would become a global spectacle.

And whoever secured him first would have leverage over every future fight.

"We need to redo the entire plan."

"We need to act like we’re provoking him in public—"

"But behind the scenes, we need to flatter him and win his favor."

Flatter him.

A strong phrase.

But no one in the room objected.

From that moment forward,

as if on cue,

all four major boxing organizations

began secretly reaching out to Choi Seokho.

***

Filming continued smoothly, and March passed without issue.

Though the light aircraft scene was still on hold,

the Tarzan crew was now standing before a massive cliffside,

admiring the breathtaking view.

"We’re actually climbing this?"

"Technically, we’re only climbing from the middle. Not the steepest part."

It wasn’t a completely vertical drop—