Sylvester Stallone named to Boxing HOF!

12-08-2010, 08:41 AM

http://sports.yahoo.com/box/news?slu...experts-292858

What's next? Is someone going to award Tom Hanks the Congressional Medal of Honor for his role in Saving Private Ryan? SMDH.

12-08-2010, 09:01 AM

Well I dont necessarily believe he shold have been inducted into the hall of fame but a recognition would have been a good fit. I know alot of people at the local boxing gym here in Charlotte that I smoke with, that say Rocky was the reason they wanted to take up boxing. Very influential in the boxing world.

12-08-2010, 09:06 AM

That's a

in the face to the real boxers out there.

kelmac07 · 12-08-2010, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox

That's a

in the face to the real boxers out there.

I agree.

TripleF · 12-08-2010, 11:25 AM

I can't imagine the amount of training that he underwent to produce those moveis and how many times he had to be re-punched because the last "take" wasn't just right......

Great contributions to the sport, he deserves it....... IMHO.

CasaDooley · 12-08-2010, 03:52 PM

I like Stallone. I,m glad he was Honored.

Bunker · 12-08-2010, 04:01 PM

It is sad that a fictional character is Philadelphia's greatest sports hero

12-19-2010, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelmac07

I agree.

x3. That's just stupid.

12-09-2010, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox

That's a

in the face to the real boxers out there.

I'm not sure they would all feel the same way.

12-08-2010, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DonAustin

Well I dont necessarily believe he shold have been inducted into the hall of fame but a recognition would have been a good fit. I know alot of people at the local boxing gym here in Charlotte that I smoke with, that say Rocky was the reason they wanted to take up boxing. Very influential in the boxing world.

I agree that recognition was in order, but induction is a bit much IMO.

T.G · 12-08-2010, 09:07 AM

Sounds like it's being clearly noted as being an honorary award due to contribution through film. They aren't making him out to be a boxer, just a supporter.
Might want to wait until they post the plaque of him in the hall to read what it says before shooting him and the HOF over this.

Plus, with all the popularity ground that boxing has lost to UFC in the last decade, they need all the help they can get.

rebelknight · 12-08-2010, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by T.G

Sounds like it's being clearly noted as being an honorary award due to contribution through film. They aren't making him out to be a boxer, just a supporter.
Might want to wait until they post the plaque of him in the hall to read what it says before shooting him and the HOF over this.

Plus, with all the popularity ground that boxing has lost to UFC in the last decade, they need all the help they can get.

Couldn't agree more. especially with the part about UFC subtracting from boxings popularity. I'm just praying the Pacquaio Mayweather fight happens and revitalizes the sport.

longknocker · 12-08-2010, 11:05 AM

I Don't See A Problem With It. Go Rocky!

Volt · 12-08-2010, 09:19 AM

No different than someone geting an honorary degree from a university. He definitly put boxing in the mainstream for many a year.

Skywalker · 12-08-2010, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

What's next? Is someone going to award Tom Hanks the Congressional Medal of Honor for his role in Saving Private Ryan?

12-08-2010, 09:31 AM

http://larrybrownsports.com/boxing/s...-of-fame/42415

Volusianator · 12-08-2010, 09:49 AM

Good for Stallone, he was inducted into the proper catagory in the Boxing HOF and deserves his recognition.

mosesbotbol · 12-08-2010, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Volusianator

Good for Stallone, he was inducted into the proper catagory in the Boxing HOF and deserves his recognition.

I agree. Stallone sure did a lot for boxing, not to mention that Rocky is a masterpiece of cinema.

icehog3 · 12-08-2010, 10:27 AM

Stallone has made contributions to the sport beyond the Rocky movies...I agree with Adam and Wade.

12-08-2010, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Stallone has made contributions to the sport beyond the Rocky movies...I agree with Adam and Wade.

Such as? I'm curious because I don't know.

12-08-2010, 08:41 AM	#1
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Sylvester Stallone named to Boxing HOF! http://sports.yahoo.com/box/news?slu...experts-292858 What's next? Is someone going to award Tom Hanks the Congressional Medal of Honor for his role in Saving Private Ryan? SMDH.

12-08-2010, 09:01 AM	#2
DonAustin Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Sylvester Stallone named to Boxing HOF! Well I dont necessarily believe he shold have been inducted into the hall of fame but a recognition would have been a good fit. I know alot of people at the local boxing gym here in Charlotte that I smoke with, that say Rocky was the reason they wanted to take up boxing. Very influential in the boxing world.

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