Oscar Flashback: Sylvester Stallone and Rocky at the 49th Academy Awards in 1977

Ejiro Excellennce on Instagram: "This iconic clip captures a spontaneous and hilarious moment from the 49th Academy Awards in 1977, where boxing legend Muhammad Ali playfully ambushes Sylvester Stallone on stage. Stallone, who was presenting an award and fresh off the massive success of Rocky (which won Best Picture that night), is caught off guard as Ali sneaks up behind him. The two engage in banter, with Ali jokingly accusing Stallone of stealing his life story for the film—referencing how th

Beyond The History on Instagram: "At the 49th Academy Awards in 1977, Sylvester Stallone was on stage when Muhammad Ali suddenly appeared behind him, turning the moment into Oscars history. Ali stepped out with a grin, calling himself "the real Apollo Creed," and joking that Stallone had stolen his story for Rocky. The crowd erupted as the two slipped into a playful sparring routine, throwing light-hearted jabs and teasing each other like old friends. The moment wasn't just comedy, it highlighte