The Wolf Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Rocky is not considereda boxing hero by anyone. The story is just used as inspiration. It is about the guy who comes from nothing and, against all odds, becomes a champion. It could have been any sport, but it just so happened that it was about boxing. Stallone was inspired by a boxer named Chuck Weppner, an unknown white fighter who took Ali to a decision before losing (if I remember correctly, it was Ali and the fight did go to a decision). He saw the fight, went back to his apartment and locked himself in for three days while he wrote Rocky. Weppner was his real-life inspiration and Rocky has become a theatrically-inspired story for many. Nothing wrong with that and although Stallone is not a great actor, he fits the bill of Robert "Rocky" Balboa perfectly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 You're a dope. By the way, how many NBA Championships does Pittsburgh have? That is the saddest part of all. Philadelphia has one more professional team, and still far less championships than Pittsburgh. How sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Sanchez Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Who, me? I am dude. Just pointing out the same thing you said to Cowboyz1. Easy buddy....I was talking about Cowboyz1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 I thought "Stop or my Mom will Shoot" had tremendous social impact and certainly tugged at my heartstrings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wolf Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Easy buddy....I was talking about Cowboyz1. Oh, I am cool. Figured you were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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