Throughout the saga, he worked with several renowned trainers, including: Stallone has always mentioned Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier as two of his great influences. In fact, Frazier has a cameo in ...

His aggressive style, determination, and famous rivalry with Muhammad Ali made him a legend. Stallone, a boxing enthusiast, drew inspiration from Frazier to bring realism to the character of Rocky ...

That's why in 2011, Stallone was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame alongside sports legends like Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson, Joe Frazier, Oscar De La Hoya, and Julio César Chávez.

That's why, in 2011, Stallone was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame alongside sports legends like Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson, Joe Frazier, Oscar De La Hoya, and Julio César Chávez.

So, Stallone began inviting elite fighters to ... Sure, Shavers didn't have the fame of Muhammad Ali or Mike Tyson, but he was well-known among his peers for throwing some of the hardest punches ...