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Boxing Instructions

January 21, 2025 3 Comments

By David Sydney

The referee called Lefty Louie and Skullcrusher Rocco to the center of the ring for his boxing instructions. “Okay, no low blows. Break when I tell you to.”

Skullcrusher was a fearsome specimen with a huge head, bull neck, and biceps to match.

“Wrestling won’t be tolerated. Go to your corner when I tell you to.”

Skullcrusher had a 15–0 record, all knockouts. Louie’s record was, well, on the losing side.

“And may the better man win.”

Better? Confused, Skullcrusher glowered at the referee.

“Or, if not the better, then you, Louie. Go to your corners, and come out fighting.”

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  1. Ed Kratz says

    January 22, 2025 at 10:24 am

    Funny. Made me smile, which to me, is worth a lot these days.

    Reply
  2. Mike King says

    January 22, 2025 at 3:20 pm

    Better man!

    Reply
  3. Samantha Kelly says

    January 23, 2025 at 8:40 am

    If I were the referee I wouldn’t mess with someone called ‘Skullcrusher’… great story!

    Reply

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