Wesley J. Smith in The Weekly Standard also criticized the film for its ending and for missed opportunities; Smith said, "The movie could have ended with Maggie triumphing once again, perhaps having obtained an education and becoming a teacher; or, opening a business managing boxers; or perhaps, receiving a standing ovation as an inspirational speaker."
Wesley J. Smith iz Weekley Standarda također je kritizirao film zbog završetka i propuštenih prilika; Smith je rekao, "Film je mogao završiti još jednim Maggienim trijumfom, a zatim je ona mogla steći obrazovanje i postati učiteljica; ili postati boksački menadžer; ili možda dobiti ovacije nakon inspirirajućeg govora."