The Pugilist at Rest

What metaphors are used in The Pugilist at Rest by Thom Jones?

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Example of Metaphor:

Of the boxing match in which he takes a beating, the unnamed narrator writes, "It felt like he was hitting me in the face with a ball-peen hammer. It felt like he was busting light bulbs in my face."

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The Pugilist at Rest