Rocky Statue Needs New Home

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A bronze Rocky statue is on the ropes in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, because city officials can't decide where to put it. The likeness of Sylvester Stallone's movie boxing champ was dedicated to the city by the movie star in 1982, but dignitaries still can't decide where the statue's permanent home should be. [details]

[Rockin']

That statue is more than just a prop. Sure, it is from a movie but it does stand in the one of the fightinest citys in amaerica. It stands for the under dog, as many of us who roam this country are. It reminds us that anything maybe possible with hard work and dedication. I think that its a shame that it now sits in storage, when americas economy is down and we need a little reminder each day to keep fighting strong for what we want and what we believe in. Its a shame............Rockin'

[Mr. Ryan]

Its a damn shame. The Rocky statue has alot of historical significance, as it represents the hard luck courage and toughness of the Philadelphia fighter. However, Rocky was a fictional character. Joe Frazier, who is the prototype and standard of the Philly warrior, deserves a statue of his own in the city of Brotherly Love. Joe Frazier has been shortchanged by history, and is not getting the respect and honor he deserves. They should erect a statue to commemorate probably the greatest Philadelphia fighter that even entered the ropes.

[BrooklynBomber]

That statue is more than just a prop. Sure, it is from a movie but it does stand in the one of the fightinest citys in amaerica. It stands for the under dog, as many of us who roam this country are. It reminds us that anything maybe possible with hard work and dedication. I think that its a shame that it now sits in storage, when americas economy is down and we need a little reminder each day to keep fighting strong for what we want and what we believe in. Its a shame............Rockin'

The statue of Rocky is not juat a boxing symbol, it went far from that. As Rockin1 said, its the ultimate underdog symbol, symbol of hope and dedication.

[Phantasm]

I couldnt have said it better, Rockin'. You hit the nail right on the head. It is a symbol of the never say die spirit that boxers and many people have.

[Mr. Ryan]

The statue of Rocky is not juat a boxing symbol, it went far from that. As Rockin1 said, its the ultimate underdog symbol, symbol of hope and dedication.

So then what was Joe Frazier? How about Bernard Hopkins, an ex con who turned his life around from the gutter. Even Bennie Briscoe embodies the kind of blue collar work ethic that defines a Philadelphia fighter. With so many iconic Philadelphia boxing figures, why do we need to commemorate a fictional character when there are so many great fighters who don't get the recognition and credit they so rightly deserve?

[micky_knox]

i'd love to have that in my livingroom

[BrooklynBomber]

So then what was Joe Frazier? How about Bernard Hopkins, an ex con who turned his life around from the gutter. Even Bennie Briscoe embodies the kind of blue collar work ethic that defines a Philadelphia fighter. With so many iconic Philadelphia boxing figures, why do we need to commemorate a fictional character when there are so many great fighters who don't get the recognition and credit they so rightly deserve?

Well, there is a Rocky statue, but I never heard of B-Hop statue or Frazier statue, and honestly I doubt, that they will make any of these soon. Also, you can what you want, but for most people Rocky is the symbol of boxing.

[Mr. Ryan]

Well, there is a Rocky statue, but I never heard of B-Hop statue or Frazier statue, and honestly I doubt, that they will make any of these soon. Also, you can what you want, but for most people Rocky is the symbol of boxing.

I'm not saying there is a Hopkins or Frazier statue, but there should be. Atleast a Frazier statue, because Frazier is the standard of Philadelphia toughness. Rocky was just Sylvester Stallone, a fictional character who wasn't even the best acted boxing movie figure ever. In all honesty, Robert Dinero was far superior in his portrayal of Jake Lamotta in Raging Bull. ****, if you ask any old school boxing heads, they'll tell you that Paul Newman's Rocky Graziano in Someone up There Loves Me was better than Rocky.

The point is, Joe Frazier is a Philadelphia icon and hasn't gotten the respect and commemoration that he deserves. Its an absolute travesty because he gave more of himself in real life than Stallone ever did in any of his movies, and that cannot be disputed.

[BrooklynBomber]

I'm not saying there is a Hopkins or Frazier statue, but there should be. Atleast a Frazier statue, because Frazier is the standard of Philadelphia toughness. Rocky was just Sylvester Stallone, a fictional character who wasn't even the best acted boxing movie figure ever. In all honesty, Robert Dinero was far superior in his portrayal of Jake Lamotta in Raging Bull. ****, if you ask any old school boxing heads, they'll tell you that Paul Newman's Rocky Graziano in Someone up There Loves Me was better than Rocky.

The point is, Joe Frazier is a Philadelphia icon and hasn't gotten the respect and commemoration that he deserves. Its an absolute travesty because he gave more of himself in real life than Stallone ever did in any of his movies, and that cannot be disputed.

I get your point, but and I never disagreed with you on that. But I really think its inappropriate to build a statue of a person in its lifetime. Joe frazier is an ATG, there is no doubt, and he is also a symbol of philly fighting spirit. He should and will be honored greatly, but what I am saying is that Rocky is not just a philly symbol, its an American symbol, yes it is fictional, but it is a symbol of what there is good in a person. I dont want to compare him to Jesus, cause it might offend some of the posters, but Jesus, being a fictional character, is a symbol of good and humanity. So is Rocky, he there sets an example to people.