There will be a lot of shadow boxing and burning of straw men before this is done.

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It also means a partnership deal with health club chain 24 Hour Fitness to promote shadow boxing as a workout routine, with veteran pro Shane Mosely as chief demonstrator.

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But this is just shadow boxing with strawmen.

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Best to take nobody at their word in this elaborate game of shadow-boxing.

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