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Trainer and compadre of bodybuilding legend Arnold Franco Columbutrained Sly for “Rocky II,” and when Franco challenged Sly to a bench press contest, the actor was in play…until he tore his pecs.
Here’s the problem. The injury occurred a month and a half before Sly starred in and directed the “Rocky” sequel. So you have to see him explain how he got it out of the fire!
As “Rocky” fans know, Balboa is normally a southpaw (left-handed), but in “Rocky II” he learns to fight with his right hand. This wasn’t just a random plot twist – it turned out to be the only way Sly could film with his injury.
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As Sly told us… overcoming pain is exactly what pushed people like Arnold and himself to the top.
“TMZ Presents Arnold & Sly: Rivals, Friends, Icons” airs Tuesday at 8/7 Central on FOX.
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