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Stallone Reveals Grueling Prep for Iconic Rocky Fights

2/26/2026

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Sylvester Stallone said the Rocky fight scenes required intense preparation, emphasizing repetition, footwork, and timing, with the physical work taking months.
In a throwback video, Stallone and Carl Weathers practiced boxing choreography, with Stallone humorously directing Weathers on how to throw punches.
Notably, during Rocky IV filming, Stallone broke his ribs while shooting a fight scene with Dolph Lundgren, who expressed surprise at the injury.

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Sylvester Stallone said the Rocky fight scenes required intense preparation, emphasizing repetition, footwork, and timing, with the physical work taking months.
In a throwback video, Stallone and Carl Weathers practiced boxing choreography, with Stallone humorously directing Weathers on how to throw punches.
Notably, during Rocky IV filming, Stallone broke his ribs while shooting a fight scene with Dolph Lundgren, who expressed surprise at the injury.