Luther jumped over the ropes and landed in the boxing ring with the ease of a ballet dancer. He was the boxing champion of the West Coast and was about to face an unknown rookie. The spectators were counting on him to take out his opponent in the first round. All through the first round, Luther kept dancing around his opponent and teasing him. But by the second round, his opponent started showing progress. His jabs became less frequent but more deadly. Luther's famed herculean punch was failing against his opponent’s iron will. By the last round, everyone was astonished to see that Tommy, the unknown rookie, had endured Luther's thunderous blows and was still standing. In fact, he even managed to knock the champion off his feet in the last round.
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Select the correct answer.
Hercules is a popular figure from Greek mythology. His father was a Greek god and his mother was a human. He is known for his heroic deeds and superhuman strength. Based on this context, what can be concluded from the reference to Hercules in the excerpt?
A.
Luther's parents were rich and famous.
B.
Tommy was fighting a losing match.
C.
Luther delivered a powerful punch.
D.
Tommy was unnaturally strong compared to Luther.