→ Webtoon Review: The Boxer
SPOILER WARNING FOR EPISODE ONE OF THE BOXER!
For some reason, I have an unhealthy obsession with OP characters. This includes Saitama (OPM), Sung Jin-woo (Solo Leveling), Gray (Weak Hero), and now the MC of The Boxer, a webtoon by JH. The Boxer can be read for free on LINE Webtoon and is updated every Thursday. The MC, who is referenced in the first episode as “Boy,” is a bored, emotionless “monster.” When I first saw the cover on my recommendations list, I swear I buzzed in excitement. I’m a sucker for anything with fighting and a webtoon literally titled The Boxer is right up my alley. The story starts with a small boy shrouded in darkness, beat up on the side of the street. A man that could be considered the epitome of light with boxing gloves over his shoulder confronts this boy. He tells the boy to “meet again at the top.” The top of where? No clue. We can probably assume he means the top of the world or society. Overall, the beginning is eye-catching and inspiring with contrasts of light and dark. It’s something that completely draws a reader in and makes them want more, which I absolutely do. The webtoon currently has five episodes, eight if you count the fast pass ones. The next time “Boy” is seen is outside a boxing gym after we’re introduced to Ryu, the genius boxer with “God-given talent.” “Boy” is being beaten up by three other kids and catches the attention of the legendary boxing coach, K, who was scoping out Ryu to maybe train him. The best part is that “Boy’s” eyes are dark, emotionless, and unchanging. I think this is what makes me most excited for everything the story has to offer. MC’s who start out emotionless and bored are always the ones with the most character development because they’re usually searching for something. Also, I just really like when other characters underestimate the MC and then get their ass beat but well…
Overall, The Boxer has so so so much potential and I hope whoever reads this might just give it a shot.
- K
