According to the behind-the-scenes documentary on the DVD, there were slight continuity problems during the filming of the fight. This was said to have been due to the fact that real punches were thrown by both Sylvester Stallone and Antonio Tarver, resulting in some swelling and nosebleeds earlier than scripted. The DVD release features an alternate ending in which Rocky wins the fight (also by a split decision).
Rocky Balboa ending explained (spoilers)
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Rocky loses the exhibition boxing match in a split decision (95/94, 94/95, 95/94) to Mason and #8220;the Line and #8221; Dixon, but it does not matter. He went the distance.
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Rocky and Apollo fight until the end of the 15th round. Apollo is declared the winner by decision.
Rocky Balboa ending explained (spoilers)
Rocky Balboa ending explained (spoilers)
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