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Sylvester Stallone’s body in a long-forgotten Rocky series shot is making waves in the boxing community. Some fans are speculating about Rocky Balboa’s weight class after the image reappeared online.

Stallone is well known for his commitment to his work and physical condition, but many of his followers are in amazement at the limits he would go to in order to transform his body to resemble that of a boxer after seeing this picture. Sylvester Stallone’s portrayal of Rocky Balboa in the Rocky film series has had a significant cultural impact and has inspired numerous generations of fans.

This long-forgotten image serves as a reminder of Stallone’s dedication to his art and the role that helped establish his reputation. What else from one of the greatest sports films ever is out there waiting to be rediscovered as fans continue to be in awe of the image?

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Fans react to rediscovered photo of Sylvester Stallone as Rocky Balboa

Sylvester Stallone’s iconic portrayal of Rocky Balboa in the eponymous franchise has made him a household name. However, a forgotten photo from one of the movies has resurfaced online, leaving fans in awe of Stallone’s transformation.

The photo in question shows Stallone in the boxing ring, wearing golden shorts and gloves, and looking noticeably slimmed down. Fans have been quick to comment on Stallone’s appearance, with one of them named Brad Rice, saying, “He is so slimmed down he looks like a middleweight.”

Another fan, Steve Fleener, added, “He looks like he could rip a two by four in half.”

Others, like Anthony Chris, praised Stallone’s dedication, calling him a “good shaped man.”

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The Rocky franchise set a significant milestone in the genre of American sports drama. To this day, many people draw inspiration from Rocky Balboa’s story arc to get themselves out of their gloomy and distressing predicament.

A fan named Menor Souza commented, “Historical photo, this movie is very good,” while Wimothy Guinn simply chanted, “ROCKY ROCKY ROCKY ROCKY.”

The forgotten photo has reminded fans of Stallone’s steely resolve to get in perfect shape to play the role of Rocky Balboa. As fans continue to marvel at the photo, it is clear that Stallone’s depiction of the most iconic sports movie characters of all time remains intact.

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As fans continue to marvel at the photo, it begs the question: what other treasures are waiting to be rediscovered from one of the most iconic sports movies of all time?