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Sylvester Stallonethe legendary Rocky Balboa, was one of the Hollywood actors who was not shy about acknowledging his support for Donald Trump in the last presidential elections. However, the actor and also the highest ambassador of boxing has delivered to the president-elect the world champion belt of the World Boxing Councilthus celebrating his overwhelming victory against Kamala Harris.
Stallone, who has also previously called Trump a “new George Washington”, wanted to highlight the president’s strong connection with combat sports and boxers since the 90s. At that time, Trump was just a real estate magnate, but he offered his casino in Atlantic City for several WrestleMania events, a move that helped cement the status of WWE—the premier professional wrestling company—in American entertainment.
It is a special moment for boxing to deliver the green and gold belt that identifies him as a true champion of hope.
Sylvester Stallone
Sylvester Stallone and Donald Trump
At the delivery ceremony, Stallone said that “it is a special moment for boxing.” deliver the green and gold belt that identifies him as a true champion of hope. “It confirms him as a friend of boxing, sport and the WBC.”
Combat sports and their protagonists have stood out for their unconditional support during these presidential elections towards Donald Trump, whom they see as a ally who understands your culture and has influenced your growth. One of the greatest supports was that of Dana Whitepresident of the UFC and who maintains a close relationship with the Republican president after he emerged as an ally at times when the UFC was close to disappearing before becoming a global MMA brand in the early 2000s.
White was joined by other great figures such as Myke Tyson or Hulk Hogan.
