VOCABULARY STORY 485 WHAT WAS THE MOST SCARY FIGHTER LIKE?

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People depricated the boxer Rocky Marciano.
They lampooned his size.
He did not have conformity to the criterion expected of a champion.
His small size would mar his ability to exploit punching power they assumed.
However; his meticulous training helped him overcome this.
Complacency when fighting him was pernicious.
Many people recanted their low opinion after seeing him fight.

People belittled the boxer Rocky Marciano.
They laughed at his size.
He did not fit the mold expected of a champion.
His small size would ruin his ability to use punching power they took for granted.
However; his thorough training helped him overcome this.
Carelessness when fighting him was deadly.
Many people took back their low opinion after seeing him fight.