Trading Old Pain For New Pain

Craig / / Uncategorized

Mason “The Line” Dixon [ANTONIO TARVER] lands some “hurtin’ bombs” of his own when he and Rocky Balboa [SYLVESTER STALLONE] stand toe-to-toe fighting for much more than a title!
-Craig Zablo

For a larger version of this image click HERE!

The final round of the Academy Award-winning Rocky franchise hits theatres Friday, December 20, 2006. Written and directed by SYLVESTER STALLONE.

Photo by: John Bramley

2006 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc., Columbia Pictures Industries Inc., and Revolution Studios Distribution Company, LLC

And now as an added bonus, an interview question and answer from Sly!

QUESTION: Did George Foreman have any influence on that decision that Rocky could still fight professionally?

SYLVESTER STALLONE: Well, that, George Foreman! George Foreman gives Rocky a great credibility. So does Larry Holmes, he’s 53, or 54 fighting. There are a couple of fighters today living out. The oldest one is 58, I believe, Sol Mamby for real. So it’s happened. They believe that Sonny Liston was almost 50 years old and fought Mohammed Ali and, you know, lied about it. But the point is as, as it’s said in Rocky, “They just want to prove that the last thing to age is the heart.” And this is just, you know, a symbolic gesture that when you’re young at heart you’re basically in the game.

Sly fans will also want to check out Round 11 of the great question and answer session that Sly is delivering each day at AIN’T IT COOL NEWS! Click HERE to get there!
-Craig Zablo

45 Replies to “Trading Old Pain For New Pain”

  2. Encore

    If anyone missed out, play these YouTube videos that show certain scenes in “Rocky Balboa” (one is the simulated fight scene between Balboa & Dixon and the other shows Rocky and Paulie in an emotional conversation while visiting what’s left of the ice rink) … You won’t be disappointed.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=il1AhXpElaw

    – and –

  4. About a week to go for the US release. I’m so jealous of all you guys as we in the UK have to wait until Feb. To all you US fans have a great night when you see this awesome movie.

    COME ON!!!!!!

    epx

  6. Hey Sly,

    Who do you think has embodied the character of Rocky the most in professional boxing?(Rocky Marciano, Mohammed Ali, George Forman…..), or do you think he is a mix of different boxers. Secondly who is your favourite proffesional boxer?

    Sincerily,
    JON K.

  10. I cannot freaking wait for this movie to come out! I always watch at least one Rocky movie during Finals (I’m a senior in college). They make me feel like I can accomplish anything! I’m graduating in May, I’d like to think that the Rocky movies have helped me stay determined to finish!

  12. WOW! Rocky will be feelin’ that tomorrow!!! I still can’t believe that Sly and Tarver actually wailed on each other! ITS PRETTY COOL!!! it makes the fight look more realistic and believable!!! JUST AWESOME!!! I can’t even believe that ROCKY opens NEXT WEEK!!!!!! ITS SO EXCITING!!!! I am going to see it next Friday!!!! I want to wish all of my fellow fans a very merry Christmas!:) enjoy the movie:) Peace – Aron Scott

  13. Holy Cow!!! it looks like Rocky can dish out as much punishment as he can take!! Dixon looks like he is also taking quite a beatin’! “Go For it ROCK!” RO-CKY RO-CKY RO-CKY!!! Thank you Sly you have made this the BEST Christmas I have EVER HAD!!!! THANK YOU!!!!:) Peace – Aron Scott

  15. IMPONENTE EL REALISMO BUSCADO,Y ES QUE REALMENTE SON BOMBAS QUE DAÑAN!!YA SE VIENE EL ESTRENO MAS DESEADO!!
    RICARDO,A FAN FROM URUGUAY

  17. I’m done with this blog! I take time to write about the movie and my comments are NEVER posted! I’m done wasting my time here! – Aron Scott

  18. I’m really happy to be here in US to see the movie on the first day, I remember that I was in Brazil last time that I saw Rocky…Stallone really is a winner just like Rocky. Congrats Sly you are the best!!!

    ONE MORE ROUND, NO PAIN !!!

  20. Yep, we also have to wait till february here in Belgium, Europe. That’s going to be a long wait .. (I will stop reading internet blog news about the movie after the US release :p)

  21. Mr. Stallone — What you say about age is so very very true. Frankly, I think the media – always looking for a fresh face – tends to discount older athletes long before their time.

    The most recent example of that occurred at the last Olympic Games. The media seemed almost in unison, saying that it was the last chance for Olympic skater, Michelle Kwan, to win a medal (at age 22). How quick they forget that years earlier, a Finnish man 10 years older than Kwan took the Gold Medal in the speed-skating competition – a much more rigourous task.

    Youth is an advantage in any sport. But the ability to compete in any sport is composed of many facets – not the least of which is “passion.” And, I look forward to your next film since I suspect this truth will be evident throughout.

  23. I can relate in a way to The Rocky Character. I mean my name is Arturo Navarro, and have 16 wins as a Pro no losses 14 knockouts, however while I was living in Buffalo, My manager back then wasn’t giving me the whole truth! Unfortunately I had to step away from boxing for 3 years and in the process lost my house and now this past summer as I stepped back into the ring I realized that I have to train diffrent ways now since I’m 35 years old. Might not sound too old in the heavyweight division but there are alot of young hungry lions out there. If anyone wants to check out my site the address is

    http://www.arturonavarro.org
    they haven’t finished it all yet but they will be adding fight footage soon, also if anyone wants to e mail me my e mail is
    thegladiator619@aim.com
    I hope to hear from you guys soon and Lets all go out and make ROCKY BALBOA the number 1 movie of the season.
    God Bless
    Arturo
    http://www.arturonavarro.org

  24. I can relate in a way to The Rocky Character. I mean my name is Arturo Navarro, and have 16 wins as a Pro no losses 14 knockouts, however while I was living in Buffalo, My manager back then wasn’t giving me the whole truth! Unfortunately I had to step away from boxing for 3 years and in the process lost my house and now this past summer as I stepped back into the ring I realized that I have to train diffrent ways now since I’m 35 years old. Might not sound too old in the heavyweight division but there are alot of young hungry lions out there. If anyone wants to check out my site the address is

    http://www.arturonavarro.org
    they haven’t finished it all yet but they will be adding fight footage soon, also if anyone wants to e mail me my e mail is
    thegladiator619@aim.com
    I hope to hear from you guys soon and Lets all go out and make ROCKY BALBOA the number 1 movie of the season.
    God Bless
    Arturo
    http://www.arturonavarro.org

  25. I have a question about Rocky’s record. The wins and losses don’t seem to add up.

    We’re told in “Rocky” that Balboa has a 48-20 record. He loses to Apollo and wins the rematch. That should make him 49-21. Then he wins 10 straight title defenses (“Rocky III”) before splitting two matchups against Clubber Lang. That should make him 60-22. We don’t know if he fights again before Drago, but that being the last bout of his career (until now), Rocky should be at least 61-22.

    Yet “Rocky Balboa” claims the two-time champ’s record is 58-21-1. What gives?

  26. Sly Stallone,

    Thank you for giving us Rocky fans.. this last look at one of the greatest Fighters in Movie History. As a big Rocky fan and your past work, I really enjoyed the movie, and seen it tonight due to some advanced screening tickets I received from a CO worker as a Christmas gift.

    Rocky has always been an inspiration to me, as I too was a former fighter, and martial artist with struggles due to a knee ACL injury. Walking out of the Theater you felt happy that Rocky’s beast was finally at rest. I only wish I could enter the ring one last time.

    Rocky will always be a true champ.

    Thanks again Sly.

    A Big fan,
    Dave Lewis
    San Jose, CA

  27. Everyone, go to YouTube.com and type in “Rocky Balboa, new, scenes” on the SEARCH area… From there’ll you see some scenes never seen before as well as behind-the-scenes footage during the making of this movie … Enjoy!

  28. Mr. Stallone.

    I just saw the latest trailer on the quicktime movie trailer site. I didn’t think I could get the PUMPED UP at work!!! AWESOME!

    GOOD LUCK AND GOD BLESS….looking forward to the next installment of RAMBO!!! BRING IT ON!

    Nuff Said!

  29. I’m sad, very very sad!!! I’m from Argentina, wich means that I won’t see ROCKY ’til…I don’t have idea! And the petition??? 🙁 I wanted a Worldwide Simultaneous Release but who cares?? The people of MGM doesn’t care ROCKY’s fans, that’s what it seems. I know it’s a matter of money but is so sad, I have to wait to see my favourite movie…:( 🙁 🙁 I have no words
    Byeeeeeeeeeeee

  30. It is arriving at the hour. Alive Rocky. Congratulations Stallone for its success. Edmundo, a super fan of the Brasl!

  33. As a 57-yearold who can still lift more weight in the gym than most people of any age, I started to get choked up when I saw the trailer. Here’s one for the guys who go out every day and fight for their lives, for the guys who fight to stay in the game. Here’s one for heart, for the old school. This could be the movie of a lifetime.

  34. Hey guys,

    i saw the movie last thursday at a sneak preview in ny.it was everything you could want to close the rocky legacy.great movie sly. i got choked up a lot, i laughed, i was nervous. it was great. im goin to the premier also. thanks sly.

  35. I THINK ROCKY VI WILL BE AN EXCELLENT MOVIE IN THE ROCKY SERIES. I PLAN ON GOING TO SEE IT, WHEN IT PREMIERES. I ALSO INTEND TO BUY IT AS SOON AS IT COMES OUT ON VIDEO. ANYBODY WHO SAYS THE ROCKY VI MOVIE IS A STUPID IDEA OR THAT SYLVESTER IS STUPID FOR MAKING ROCKY VI IS JUST JEALOUS AND COULD LIVE TEN LIFETIMES W/O EVER ACCOMPLISHING, WHAT SYLVESTER HAS. NOBODY CAN EVEN HOLD A CANDLE TO SYLVESTER STALLONE!!!!!!

    #1SYLVESTER FAN

  37. I began the Rocky saga from the beginning. See the 1 & 2, 450 times, the majority of which were in the movie theater, and somewhat similar number for the others. I emphasize the first two, not for a competition with other for viewing, but because I got clean & sober doing so. Rocky 3, I was home from the service, rented a limo, called the local TV stations, and they met us at the theater. It was cool, more. More so for me for my little brother at the time. I’ve been through a few rehabs, but today it has been eighteen years living clean and sober. I thought that was important to share with you all. Next year I’ll be 50, 6’6” 350 lbs, Wife 5 kids. I told a guy at work Rocky isn’t ablout boxing. The whole crew jumped in, and rather then start a crap storm, I left it alone. Rocky is about life, and the chances of a underdog, regular people, whom can do whatever they desire.
    My Adiran; Margie; and I will be at an early premier tomorrow. We’ll be in line early. I’ll be low key to see the people, and how they react anticipating the movie. I’ll be waiting to see my friend for the last time. The freight train is coming Dixon, stay off the tracks
    Thanks Sly

  39. I’m agreed……the age isn’t important……..the only thing that really count is the heart and the bravery to face the fear…..stallone are the greatest!!!

  41. The emotion of this movie is what stands out to me. The Rocky feeling is all there in this amazing movie. I’ve already seen this film 3 times and I still get choked up at most of the scenes and gotten chills during the final fight/round of the Rocky legacy. Most important is this movie has a good story and is FULL of emotion. Sylvester Stallone is a legendary genius and an inspiration to me and millions of people. If you haven’t seen this movie yet you are missing out on an excellent film that packs a punch!! Also the message that this film brings across to the viewer is what stays with you as your leaving the theater. “Its not how hard you can hit its how many punches you can take and still be moving forward”.

  42. Sylvester Stallone is an inspiration to anyone trying to succeed in life. They don’t make movies like these anymore. I live for movies like these.

  43. This Rocky has the same emotion as the first Rocky. It’s an event in movie history that cannot be missed. Seeing this movie makes you feel good in your heart. I’m seeing it again.

  44. If you haven’t seen this movie go see it. If you are reading this and visited this site you definately should go see this movie. Sylvester Stallone does the best acting in this movie then he has ever done in his career. A grand finale to the Rocky Legacy. I give it 4 stars ****

  45. The best movie I have seen in a VERY long time.Rocky delivers in every possible way. This is worth watching again and again!!!

Comments are closed.