Picking Nits
Possible charges for Drago, Paulie’s sobriety, Soviet eligibility, the deleted title-belt scene, broken chronology, and lack of ringside doctors
In the discussion (7)
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- Whether Drago could face manslaughter charges for Apollo’s death was debated. — Cousin Sal
- Paulie’s apparently improved control of his drinking was left unexplained. — Cousin Sal
- A Soviet heavyweight would not have been allowed to box professionals during the Cold War. — Bill Simmons
- The deleted boxing-board scene left Rocky’s title surrender unexplained. — Bill Simmons
- Apollo’s stated five-year retirement conflicts with the timing of Rocky’s marriage and rematch. — Bill Simmons
- Rocky Jr. ages implausibly across Rocky IV and Rocky V. — Bill Simmons
- The exhibition inexplicably lacked a visible fight doctor. — Bill Simmons