In the discussion (7)
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- Gazzo is the most interesting character outside Rocky, Adrian and Apollo; more scenes asserting control or fixing the fight could make the film more interesting. — Chris Ryan
- The $500 offer appears to promise leverage over Rocky; two more Gazzo scenes could replace two Paulie scenes. — Chris Ryan
- The darker original script reportedly had Rocky throwing the fight and a racist Mickey. — Bill Simmons
- Rocky and Apollo are called the beginning of the greatest love story, reprising an earlier provocative take. — Van Lathan
- A deliberately extreme take says Rocky made Philadelphia, otherwise likened to Delaware with attitude, a museum and teams. — Bill Simmons
- Others object that Delaware is a state and Philadelphia has actual championship and boxing history.
- The provocation is defended as an attempt to restore extreme hottest takes. — Bill Simmons