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Describe how Felix looked.
Felix was dark, short, and husky.
Felix wore his black hair in a natural Afro style.
What happens at the end of the match that surprises everyone?
The boys hug each other and walk away before seeing who wins
Where did the two boys go for runs?
East River Drive
Why do the boys agree to train separately until the fight?
Because they are worried about how training together and fighting each other will impact their friendship.
Describe how Antonio looked.
Antonio was fair, lean, and lanky. Antonio’s hair was always falling over his eyes.
When Felix is freaking out about the match, what does he do?
He goes to the movie theater to watch "The Champion"
Where does Felix go to train when he leaves Antonio?
"I’m going to stay with my Aunt Lucy in the Bronx. I can use Gleason’s Gym for working out."
Why do both boys approach the fight with the idea that they need to end the fight as quickly as possible?
Because they are both that their friend will get hurt if the fight goes on too long.
What do the two boys have in common?
They grew up together and had the same dreams
Who threw the first punch when they were fighting?
Felix
Where does the fight take place?
The fight was scheduled to take place in Tompkins Square Park. It had been decided that the gymnasium of the Boys’ Club was not large enough to hold all the people who were sure to attend.
At the end of the fight, instead of waiting to hear the results, the boys hug and walk away together. Why don't they wait to hear who won?
Because they know that they both did their best, and they both believe their friendship is more important than winning.
Explain why Felix suggests that they train separately.
He's worried that they'll pull punches and not fight their best if they spend too much time around each other.
When the boys are running, what is the fear that they both share?
That they won't give the fight their all
For how many rounds are the boys fighting?
Three
How do you know that they both want to win the fight?
Because the text says that they are both training hard and both want to do their best.