“This Is Insane but Amazing”: Boxing World Joins Sylvester Stallone in Nostalgia as Hollywood Star Receives Major ‘Rocky’ Memorabilia

The ‘Rocky‘ series means so much to millions of fans across the globe. One of the reasons is the attention to the minor details surrounding the life of an upcoming, ambitious boxer from the suburbs. Sylvester Stallone was brutally scrupulous and meticulous when creating ‘Rocky Balboa‘s’ world in Philadelphia. No wonder fans relish every single inch of the movie’s reel. Some even came forward and recreate their versions.

The training montages and shots from the first ‘Rocky‘ till the last installment of the franchise, ‘Rocky Balboa,‘ have one thing in common. They took place at Michael ‘Mickey’ Goldmill or more commonly ‘Mighty’ Mick’s gym, where ‘Rocky Balboa’ used to go routinely. Not many know that the Main Street Gym in Los Angeles was where the film’s crew shot scenes depicting the gym’s insides. A building at 2145 N. Front St. in Kensington, Philadelphia, made up for the exteriors.

Now, it so happened that an Instagram user named @joshback5, who describes himself as a miniature maker, made a replica of the Kensington building. The joy on Stallone’s face was apparent as he appeared with the model in his hands.

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Shared with nearly sixteen million fans earlier today, the message posted by @officialslystallone read, “Mighty Mick’s Gym !!! Rocky’s second home !!! This is a wonderful piece of art created by @joshback5. You did an amazing job, and thank you for this nostalgic piece of memorabilia. KEEP PUNCHING @adnuk68.“

Soon a legion of fans smitten  by the miniature ‘Mighty’ Mick’s gym chimed in, sharing their thoughts and views.

Sylvester Stallone falls in love with the place where ‘Rocky’ got trained

Bowled over, @xtinapecile mentioned that the artist’s effort is a fantastic keepsake for Stallone. It will always remind him of the lasting impact his characters  had on people.”.…. Oh wow… This is insane but amazing!!!! What a great thing to have to remind you of the legacy of the character and story you created.” @xtinapecile said.

Likewise, @sly.stallone.philadelphia wondered how many fans still make it a point to visit many of the locations mentioned in the ‘Rocky‘ series. “Yo Sly, it’s incredible how people to this day still flock to pretty much every ROCKY filming location here in Philly – a true testament to how much ROCKY means to so many!” he said.

Pretty sure that the Hollywood icon will cherish the artwork, @joanneyee5 said, “That is so awesome, Sly! So happy you have it! I know you will treasure this amazing piece of art! Enjoy!”

@firsttolisten seems to have found a structural flaw in the model! He said, “The door is on an angle. That’s architecturally incorrect!”

@djchrismonaco would have been happy if a Lego version was available. “I thought it was a Lego set at first. That’s what we need is LEGO Rocky!!!” He said.

Then there was @itsignacio9, who missed Stallone in ‘Creed’s’ third installment, “You have been missed in Creed.”

According to a 2021 article published in ‘phillyvoice.com,‘ a new life was being breathed into the Kensington building by turning it into a ‘mixed-use commercial space.’

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