Review of Bloodsport (1988) by Dick Leaky ! — 25 Jul 2008

"No, Dux".

"Oh, you mean like 'put up your dukes', right?".

This review of Bloodsport (1988) was written by Dick Leaky ! on 25 Jul 2008.

Bloodsport has generally received positive reviews.

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