What the rising action in the Champion of the World by Maya Angelou?

In "Champion of the World" by Maya Angelou, the rising action is the tension that builds as the townspeople gather to listen to the radio broadcast of the Joe Louis fight. The excitement and anticipation among the crowd grow as they become emotionally invested in the outcome of the match. The rising action leads to the climax of the story when Joe Louis wins, and the crowd erupts in celebration.