The gift included a pair of black boxing gloves - one which has 'Rocky' and the other with 'Barker' - and a pair of black shorts By BRIAN GALLAGHER FOR DAILYMAIL.COM ...

Rocky Balboa ended with Rocky going the 10-round distance with Mason Dixon before losing by split decision. Now officially retired for good, Rocky Balboa's final professional boxing record is 57-24-1.

There's also his signature black hat, boxing gloves from Rocky II (1979) and boxing shorts and shoes from Rocky III (1982). Stallone said, "I want to thank the Smithsonian with this extraordinary ...

Sept. 23, 1953: Rocky wins heavyweight boxing championship. April 10, 1975: Lena Marchegiano sells 168 Dover St. to Alice Pereira. June 23, 1982: Pereira sells house to Louis Marciano.

Rocky IV has a captivating story, but the idea of "Italian Stallion" avenging his friend and defending his own honor works better in Rocky III, which gives the 1982 summer blockbuster the first round.