In this corner, weighing 131 pounds, Felix Vargas. And in this corner, weighing 133 pounds, Antonio Cruz. The winner will represent the Boys Club in the tournament of champions, the Golden Gloves. There will be no draw. May the best man win.”

Question

What main conflict is best expressed in this passage?

Antonio and Felix both worry about how the fight will affect their friendship.
Neither Antonio nor Felix wants to hurt the other, but they know they must.
Both Antonio and Felix want the same thing, but only one of them will succeed.
Neither Antonio nor Felix knows who will eventually win the boxing match.

Answer 1

The main conflict best expressed in this passage is: Both Antonio and Felix want the same thing, but only one of them will succeed.

This is evident as both fighters are competing for the opportunity to represent the Boys Club in a prestigious tournament, highlighting that they have the same goal, but only one can achieve it.