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They looked around and then rushed toward each other. A cry of alarm surged through Tompkins Square Park. Was this a fight to the death instead of a boxing match? The fear soon gave way to wave upon wave of cheering as the two amigos embraced. No matter what the decision, they knew they would always be champions to each other.

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Bong! Bong! Bong! "Ladies and Gentlemen. Señores and Señoras. The winner and representative to the Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions is . . .
The announcer turned to point to the winner and found himself alone. Arm in arm the champions had already left the ring.

¡¡Punto!!

—“Amigo Brothers,”
Piri Thomas

Based on the story’s resolution, summarize the story’s theme in one to two sentences.