Similarities In Amigo Brothers

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“Amigo brothers”

The definition of The Golden Gloves is that the name given to annual competitions for amateur boxing in the united states.
Antonio and Felix want to be lightweight champions of the world, but they both have different boxing styles
Antonio and Felix have some similarities in the story “Amigo Brothers” here are some of those similarities .Some similarities in the story “Amigo Brothers” were that in the story it said that both Antonio and felix were 17 years old in the story.Likewise they both dreamed to someday becoming lightweight champions of the world. They both box.They both worked out at the Boys Club on 10th street. They both didn't want to box each other.they both had dressing gowns to match their fighting trunks with

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