Antonio was fair, lean, and lanky... Antonio’s hair was always falling over his eyes.
Hispanic
Felix was dark, short, and husky .... Felix worehis black hair in a natural Afro style.
Goes to the rooftop
“Yeah, that’s right. Listen, Tony. Don’t you think it’s a good idea if we don’t see each other until the day of the fight? I’m going to stay with my Aunt Lucy in the Bronx. Deal.
Goes to the movies
The Champion
Starring Kirk Douglas
“Now the moment we have all been waiting for—the main event between two fine young Puerto Rican fighters, products of our lower east side.”
Uses quick steps and long reach
Guy's Gym
Cruz vs. Vargas
The evening before the fight, Tony made his way to the roof of his tenement... Six stories below, the lights of the city blinked and the sound of cars mingled with curses and the laughter of children... [he was] feeling he had succeeded in psyching his mind...
Both are great fighters
Felix decided to take in a movie in an effort to keep Antonio's face away from his fists... When Felix finally left the theatre, he had figured out how to psyche himself out for tomorrow's fight.
Uses speed and power
Kwik Mart
Antonio's lean form and long reach made him a better boxer.
Each had fought many bouts representing their community and had each won two gold-plated medals, plus a silver and a bronze.
...while Felix's short and muscular frame made him the better slugger.