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ALT The bronze boxer is portrayed in a moment of rest after a fight. Sitting with his legs apart and his forearms resting on his thighs, he has relaxed shoulders and joined hands, which are still wearing boxing gloves (himántes oxeís). The frontal sitting pose and the relaxation of his body's muscles are contrasted by a distinct rotation of his head to the right. The figure conquers the surrounding space and directs the viewer's attention to the fighter's face. His gaze concentrated upwards and his slightly parted lips in a deep breath heighten the expressive intensity of his face, which is covered in scars, recent cuts and bruises, with drops of blood visible on his right arm and corresponding leg. The patina of the bronze is very vibrant, with intense, almost neon greens, dark gold, bright gold, and brilliant orange. Still, the copper lips, nipples, and the numerous wounds on his arms, legs, and in particular, his face, are reflective and highly noticeable.

ALT Closeup of his forearms, resting on his legs, and his crossed hands. The himántes oxeís - leather straps, criss-cross around his forearms and hands, and it seems that lamb’s wool is underneath, as it emerges at the top of the wrapping. Across his knuckles are the weighted wraps, which, together with the himantes, are called a cestus.