World Boxing News 2010-2013

Phil D. Jay  WBN Editor Stallone and De Niro sign up for boxing movie Sylvester Stallone and Robert De Niro have agreed to play the roles of two retired fighters who are coaxed back into the ring in the upcoming Warner Brothers comedy ‘Grudge Match’ to be directed by Peter Segal. The two veteran actors are best known for their boxing roles as Rocky Balboa and Jake LaMotta in respective hit movies ‘Rocky’ and ‘Raging Bull’ and will both now step back between the ropes for the film. Doug Ellin of Entourage fame and 1990’s comedy writer Tim Kelleher have also signed up to write the screenplay, with a release date and extended cast to be announced shortly.

Phil D. Jay  WBN Editor Rocky star grief-stricken at apparent drug overdose Sage Stallone, the son of famous Hollywood actor Sylvester Stallone, has died aged 36 in what seems to be a drug overdose, according to celebrity gossip and news website TMZ . The actor and director, who appeared in the Rocky franchise alongside his father, was discovered at his Los Angeles home on Friday with prescription drug paraphernalia apparently found at the scene. Stallone Sr. is said to be devastated according to Sage’s lawyer and passed on his compassion to his son’s mother Sasha, whom he married in 1974 before divorcing in 1985. The tragic star, who also appeared in the movie ‘Daylight’ with his father, was found alone in his apartment when a friend had called to check on him and then raised the alarm to police when there was no response from the residence. ‘Sly’ had been promoting his latest movie ‘The Expendables 2’ when he was told the tragic news.