Then comes the left jab again. A converted southpaw? It has something of the shift of locus which comes from making love to a brunette when she is wearing a blond wig.
The quote describes the left jab in boxing as a powerful and sudden move, creating an image of a fighter who employs a strategic shift in style. The comparison suggests a transformation or a surprising change in approach, akin to a romantic encounter that has an unexpected twist. This illustrates the unpredictability and complexity of boxing techniques.
In this excerpt from Norman Mailer's "The Fight," the analogy highlights the contrast between...