Picking Nits
Rocky’s post-fight prospects, boxing rules and defense, chicken training, and Adrian’s tubeless coma
In the discussion (6)
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- Rocky should receive far more commercial and media opportunities after the first Apollo fight.
- Apollo’s six-month layoff is questioned against the era’s frequent heavyweight schedules.
- Chicken chasing is criticized as a poor training method. — Bill Simmons
- The film’s double-knockdown rule is inaccurate because both fighters could continue if they beat the count.
- Apollo absorbs implausibly many undefended body shots.
- Adrian’s coma is shown without tubes, food, water, or other support. — Bill Simmons