The LST Sports Desk has been hard at work the last few days, covering everything from the Astros playoff run to teenage girls playing golf. The logical extension of all this is fictional boxing. Well here you go:
Do you still remember this boxer named Rocky? Sylvester Stallone is ready to one more close-up in a role that first brought him to the spotlight in 1976. He will direct and star in Rocky VI, which probably starts filming this December in Los Angeles.In the film, lonely and retired boxer Rocky Balboa is back on the ring to take part in a few low-profile local fights. But then he is offered to challenge the reigning heavyweight champion, enigmatically named Mason "The Line" Dixon, and that’s where Rocky finds himself in the middle of the media frenzy.
I know what you’re thinking: "But Rocky V sucked!" And you’re absolutely right. That’s why I think this one will be much better. There’s no way Stallone will bring the Stallion out of retirement for a stinker.
It also begs the question: What’s your Rocky lineup? Clearly, "Rocky" was the best of the series, and "Rocky V" the worst. But how does the middle stack up? Here’s mine:
What do you think?
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Lets see, its either Rockys grandson gets picked on at school by Apollo Creeds grand kid and Rocky decides to teach him to box even though he promised never to. Then he sees he has talent then coaches him to fight against Apollo Creeds kid. Or Rocky and The big German get after it in the old folks home. Unless there is some gratuitous un-needed nudity I wont waste my time.
Umm, truly talented people know when to step aside with grace (i.e. the quit while you’re ahead idea). He’s also considering bringing back Rambo for another round I read. Are ya running out of money, Sly?
I equate Stalone’s new Rocky movie with the “Beach Boys” (who are all way over 50 and 60 years of age) singing “Be True to Your School.” I can’t see it.
Sly should have bowed out with Rocky III. Mr. T was classic! “I pity the fool…” Olivier had nothing on Mr. T.
In Rocky VI, Mr. T gets even with Rocky by sabotaging his walker.
Rocky gets him back by replacing Mr. T’s dentucreme with preparation H.