The Gamble (Bareknuckle)
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“But then you didn’t lose it all on my fight?” Leung was confused.
“No, I won all the bets I placed,” Uncle Tso said. “I bet that you’d lose.”
“Lose?”
“Of course. Do you know why?” Uncle Tso asked. He slapped the bamboo rod at the ground. “Because your form is not perfect! Center yourself!”
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Patrick Jones is the author of numerous novels for teens, including the Dojo series from Darby Creek, as well as the nonfiction books The Main Event: The Moves and Muscle of Pro Wrestling and Ultimate Fighting: The Brains and Brawn of Mixed Martial Arts for Millbrook Press. A former librarian for teenagers, he received a lifetime achievement award from the American Library Association in 2006. He lives in Minneapolis but still considers Flint, Michigan, his hometown. He can be found on the web at www.connectingya.com.