well i think the author contrasts the two, by explaining they are different.
"Antonio’s lean form and long reach made him the better boxer, while Felix’s short and muscular frame made him the better slugger." the fighting styles are different but they both have physical advantage.
Explanation:
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The first paragraph describes how the two boys each treated boxing in their own lives. It is not about training or actual matches. It is about their devotion to the sport of boxing. My guess that each had all the Rocky movies.
What distinguished them was the physical appearance and style of them. One was a boxer. He would be noted for his style and grace, and the other was stocky and would have been a slugger. The latter wouldn't be afraid to go in the corners with anyone. The former probably depend on technique.
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This connotation was “someone who is loved and trusted”
because the person who stated the line “The boy calls you father” implying that
there is a possibility that they are no related by blood; adding to that he may
call “father” for respect.