Sylvester Stallone spent a week in the hospital.
Since the Rocky films are responsible for making Sylvester Stallone famous, it is no surprise that he takes his performance as the title character seriously. Consequently, even if it meant risking a trip to the hospital, Stallone would do whatever it took to film the ultimate fight scene. In order to make the battle look more authentic, Stallone instructed his on-screen opponent to punch him in the face. The actor took the advice and spent a week in the hospital, where Stallone had been admitted. Considering Stall as his sidekick, you can’t really criticise