Category: Rocky

“Rocky” Honored Again

Craig / / 2009, Honors, Rocky

Former Lightweight boxing champ, Sean O’Grady, was interviewed recently by Ring Sports.  When asked what is his favorite book or movie about boxing replied:

Sly Stallone did a wonderful job on the Rocky Movies. My favorite one is the first. He was terrific and did a great job presenting the struggles. The first Rocky had so much depth to it. Great!

Who can argue with the champ?  You can read the full interview here.

Rocky Chosen Best Again

Craig / / 2009, Honors, Rocky


On December 31, 2008, EJ Claudio at BleacherReport.com listed his choices for The Top Five Boxing Movies of All Time.  His number one choice was “Rocky” which beat out “Raging Bull,” “Million Dollar Baby,” “Cinderella Man” and every other boxing movie ever made.  Here’s what he had to say:

1. Rocky

Sylvester Stallone will always be remembered because of this film. It was a very good movie that connected with the audience. It is about Rocky Balboa, a not-so-smart boxer with limited skills who rose to fame by winning the hearts of many when he overcame the odds and put on a good fight against the champion, Appollo Creed.

Rocky Scores Again

Craig / / 2008, Rocky
On December 19, 2008, AskMen.com reviewed “Rocky” and gave it an overall 98% rating. Even more impressive is that AskMen readers rated it with a 99% rating. Here are a few quotes:

(Rocky is)… the ultimate male icon who represents, in a completely unassuming manner, values that are dear to every man such as standing up for your girl and doing your best regardless of the circumstances.

Rocky won’t just move you; it’ll lift your spirit.

You can read the whole review here. – Craig

Superfan from France

Craig / / 2008, Rocky
SZoner, M. Christopher Paquereau sent in these photos taken when Sly was in France for the promotion of “Rocky Balboa.”

Chris got an autographed photo!

And Sly even posed for a picture!

Here is Christopher’s display case full of Sly Stallone memorabilia including a title belt and Rocky statue! [Rocky collector statues are still available from A. Thomas Schomberg — the artist who created the original statue for “Rocky III” — and if you order now, you can get one at the special holiday rate!] Thanks to Chris for sharing his photos! – Craig

Rocky Statue Special!

Craig / / Rocky, Sly Fan
Hey SZoners!

The holidays are quickly approaching and I wanted to remind everyone that Rocky sculptures are still available through A. Thomas Schomberg studios. These statues were created by Mr. Schomberg [who created the original Rocky sculpture seen in the Rocky movies] in collaboration with Sylvester Stallone and MGM studios. Here’s my interview with Mr. Schomberg. [part two of the interview is here] for the SZ.

Mr. Schomberg and his lovely wife, Cynthia, are offering the following discounts for statues purchased between November 26th, 2008 to January 7th, 2009:

20″ ROCKY – Bronze Plated – $468 reduced to $395 plus free shipping in the US!
12″ ROCKY – Resin and Hand Painted – $98 reduced to $89 plus free shipping in the US!

Limited Supply Available – International orders please inquire as to shipping costs.


Remember, if you’ve purchases a statue, I’d love to post a picture of you with it! – Craig

Rocky Minimates

Craig / / 2008, Rocky
The ad above appears in the August 2008 issue of Previews which goes out to comic and specialty shops throughout the USA. If you’re interested in getting them, let your local shop know! – Craig