In the far north-eastern corner of the United States, where the autumn leaves burst into flaming reds and oranges, and the winter snowflakes twirl down in a magical dance, is the great state of Maine. It's a place where moose rule the roads, lobsters hold royal feasts and kids are known to have superpowers. Yes, you read that correctly, superpowers! Underneath their flannel cloaks of invisibility, these pint-sized dynamos are known for a very particular sport - boxing! Now, don't freak out! It's not your ordinary boxing. This is Maine, remember? The boxing kids of Maine don't just punch bags, they punch blizzards, making way for moose traffic. They shadow-box with their own shadows, and let me tell you, those shadows never stand a chance. These kids use their boxing gloves not just to spar, but to catch lobsters and knock apples out of trees. Meet our hero, Rocky the Raccoon, (no, not a real raccoon, just a kid in a raccoon onesie) who is Maine's undisputed boxing champion. Rocky isn't your run-of-the-mill boxing champ though, he's a champ with a wicked sense of humor. He's often seen tickling his sparring partners into submission and uses his knockout punchline to send his opponents into fits of laughter, literally. And his best move? The Lobster Claw! It's a combination of a jab and a tickle, inspired by his favorite Maine crustacean, and his opponents can never resist its hilarity. So, if you ever find yourself in the splendid state of Maine, look out for those boxing kids. With their quick jabs and quicker wit, they're sure to pack a punch, and a punchline, that you'll never forget.

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