We've received several EXCLUSIVE pics from the Rocky Balboa filming in Las Vegas this past week. Ucon Cornelius took the above pic [as well as several more that we'll post].

Here's what Ucon Cornelius had to say:

PHILADELPHIA'S FAVORITE SON ---The Italian Stallion...ROCKY BALBOA.. prepares to square off with Champ, Mason Dixon following introductions by Michael Buffer.

- Craig