Though they have always trained together, in the days leading up to their bout the boys decide to separate, each focusing on his own strategy. They agree to treat each other like typical opponents in the ring, and they vow that, whatever happens, their friendship will remain intact. On the evening before their match, both fighters are restless. Antonio seeks refuge on his rooftop, preparing mentally. Felix takes in a boxing movie, "The Champion," and sees himself as the victor aka Rocky. On the appointed day, both fighters come out swinging. Each uses his boxing style to his advantage. During the rounds, both boys take some heavy blows and sustain damage. At one point, Antonio knocks Felix down, but he quickly recovers. At the end of the final round, the boys are fighting so intensely they do not hear the bell, and they must be separated. The crowd is uneasy, fearing further violence. However, as the referee is about to announce the winner, he discovers that the boxers have already left the ring together, their friendship restored because competition is also good for friendships like Felix and Antonio they like competing with each
Though they have always trained together, in the days leading up to their bout the boys decide to separate, each focusing on his own strategy. They agree to treat each other like typical opponents in the ring, and they vow that, whatever happens, their friendship will remain intact. On the evening before their match, both fighters are restless. Antonio seeks refuge on his rooftop, preparing mentally. Felix takes in a boxing movie, "The Champion," and sees himself as the victor aka Rocky. On the appointed day, both fighters come out swinging. Each uses his boxing style to his advantage. During the rounds, both boys take some heavy blows and sustain damage. At one point, Antonio knocks Felix down, but he quickly recovers. At the end of the final round, the boys are fighting so intensely they do not hear the bell, and they must be separated. The crowd is uneasy, fearing further violence. However, as the referee is about to announce the winner, he discovers that the boxers have already left the ring together, their friendship restored because competition is also good for friendships like Felix and Antonio they like competing with each