Mullins Lost His Temper

Pugnacious Promulgate Brash Scoff Crutch

The original paragraph

The pugnacious K.O. Mullins demanded a rematch. He took a full-page newspaper advertisement to promulgate his challenge. When the Champ’s manager saw the brash announcement, he accosted Mullins, who was surrounded by a throng of newsmen. The manager openly scoffed at Mullins and belittled his fighting ability. Mullins then lost his temper and fearlessly punched the manager, knocking him off his crutches.

Pugnacious adj. quarrelsome

Promulgate v. To make known officially

Brash adj. disrespectful, impudent

Scoff v. Sneer at, tease

Crutch n. A support used by an injured or disabled person, often in pairs, as an aid to walking.

Paragraph Paraphrase

The belligerent K.O. Mullins requested a rematch. He purchased a full page newspaper advertisement to announce his challenge. Seeing the impudent announcement, the Champ’s manager approached Mullins, who was with a group of reporters. The manager sneered openly at Mullins and placed down his fighting ability. Mullins then lost his control and punched the manager, knocking him off his crutch.