| The next biggest boxing film, a new Rocky | | | | statement printed on BeInAMovie.com, Stallone |
| sequel, is set to be released in December | | | | said that he wanted to tell Foreman's |
| 2006 or early 2007. Written and directed by | | | | comeback story. |
| Sylvester Stallone, Rocky VI, also called | | | | |
| Rocky Balboa, has primarily been filmed | | | | In the newest boxing release from the Rocky |
| throughout Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. | | | | series, Balboa is now a restaurant owner |
| However, in December 2005, the production | | | | grieving over the loss of his wife, Adrian. |
| team for the new boxing movie set out to Las | | | | After deciding to return to the ring for |
| Vegas for a series of fight scenes, which | | | | local fights, Balboa is confronted with the |
| were filmed over a four day period. A call | | | | opportunity to fight the reigning heavyweight |
| for extras was placed on | | | | champion. This act garners major boxing media |
| sylvesterstallone.com, as well as at Fans | | | | attention, as does any major bout that Balboa |
| traveled far and near for their opportunity | | | | has faced, and so is the story of Rocky VI. |
| to spend several days with the cast and crew, | | | | |
| obtain autographs and to have the chance to | | | | While focusing on the story of boxing, the |
| say "I was there." The film has been closely | | | | films from the Rocky series are geared more |
| followed by local news stations based in | | | | toward not giving up and staying in the |
| Philadelphia, which is noted on Stallone's | | | | fight, whether you win or lose. Fans who have |
| official website. | | | | followed the films since their inception will |
| | | | recall Balboa, a struggling boxer, never |
| The latest boxing saga for the one-time prize | | | | turned away from a challenge. It is the story |
| fighter, Rocky Balboa, played by Stallone, is | | | | of preserverance that has not only kept the |
| said to parallel the comeback story of boxing | | | | boxing career of Balboa going, but also the |
| legend, George Foreman. According to a | | | | desire to do what he loves. |