1). What is the thesis statement of this essay? * 1. What is the thesis statement of this essay?
A. A left hook smashes into the fighter's jaw.
B. Boxing has always been a brutal sport.
C. In fact, repeated blows almost cost Sugar Ray Leonard his sight when his retina detached in his left
eye.
D. Because of injuries, neurological damage, and ring deaths, the rules of professional boxing should be
changed.

"it's more of an essay than story, but perhaps it is best described as a mood-piece: it uses a lot of musical imagery, not to mention sea imagery, religious imagery, and any other imagery that suits his purpose."

homework should not be banned because it tells the teacher if you were paying attention in class or not. it assures the teacher that you understand the material so you can move on to different material.