Colby Covington, who is set to headline UFC Tampa against Joaquin Buckley this weekend, recently had a career-defining moment when he met Hollywood legend Sylvester Stallone. The former interim welterweight champion, known for his outspoken personality, shared that this moment with Stallone was by far his favorite experience throughout his career.
Colby Covington Opens Up About His Favorite Career Moment with Stallone
The meeting took place at Mar-A-Lago, the former U.S. President Donald Trump’s resort, where Covington and Stallone connected. Both men have publicly supported Trump, and Covington shared a couple of photos from their meeting on Instagram, visibly thrilled by the encounter with the actor behind the iconic character Rocky Balboa.
In a conversation with Shakiel Mahjouri before his fight, Covington opened up about the impact Stallone has had on combat sports and his own career:
“Meeting Sylvester Stallone is probably my favorite career moment, to be honest,” Covington said. “He just his energy and like he like has such a beautiful family… He is just such a great energy and like I told him you know about how he’s literally inspired every combat athlete and wrestler like myself throughout their careers.”
Stallone’s portrayal of Rocky Balboa in the Rocky film series has become a cultural cornerstone, inspiring generations of athletes with its heartwarming underdog story and unforgettable soundtrack. For fighters like Covington, Stallone’s role in these films represents more than just Hollywood fame, it’s about the motivation and resilience to never give up, no matter the odds.
This meaningful encounter not only left Colby Covington in awe but also reinforced the connection between combat sports and the inspirational power of cinematic legends like Stallone
