In this story by Piri Thomas, best friends from a poor neighborhood share a passion for boxing. They are both so good that they must compete against each other in a match to decide who will represent their club in the famous ‘Golden Gloves’ boxing championship. Although the boys have different fighting styles, they are very evenly matched. The fight becomes so brutal that instead of cheering, the crowd falls silent. The match ends with both boys bloodied and in pain. The judges must choose a winner, raising the question: How will their decision affect the friendship?
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