Tito is like Rocky Balboa

[Fedorgasm]

Everyone loves Rocky Balboa because it's a great underdog story. If only there were a real life version of him, he would surely be loved by the fans, right?

Well let's take a look at the real world fighter that most closely resembles Rocky....

1. Rocky is dumb as shit. Like so dumb it's humorous. He's like the first version of Forrest Gump. Now compare that to Tito, who is also dumb as shit. Hilariously dumb. There are entire threads dedicated to quotes and video clips of Tito being dumb.

2. Rocky has an outstanding work ethic. It's cool to see someone who wasn't handed anything in life, and still succeeds by working harder than everyone else. Now look at Tito. The guy made his way by being known for working incredibly hard in the gym. After losing to Frank he vowed to never lose via cardio again, and he became a cardio machine. He was also one of the first wrestlers to develop a BJJ game, almost submitting prime Machida, and also became a decent striker, beating Bader with his striking.

3. Rocky tries to be a good person. He puts family first, and helps that neighborhood girl, and inspires all the kids to run with him through Philly. You can tell he wants to be a positive influence on his community. Tito puts his kids first, and ran for city council because he wants to improve his community.

With so many similarities between them it just seems curious why we find Rocky lovable and Tito laughable.

Is it just cuz we're dicks?

 

[Luthien]

 

[Arm Barbarian]

He makes Rocky sound like Michio Kaku

 

[Fedorgasm]

He makes Rocky sound like Michio Kaku

A guy that pretends to be smarter than he is so he can get paid to show his face on TV?

 

[Hymen Crusher]

A guy that pretends to be smarter than he is so he can get paid to show his face on TV?

Im pretty sure tito and any PhD in a mathematics based field are not on the same level of intelligence.

 

[laleggenda27]

No.

 

[Goodfella86]

Tito thought he was Apollo Creed until the fans realized he was Rocky. That's the main difference. Rocky wasn't nearly as delusional.

 

[FreddieRoachsVoice]

Tito is a cross between brain damaged Rocky in Rocky 5 and bitter/alcoholic/delusionally self important Paulie from Rocky 1.

Scientists standing in his giant cracked skull diagnosing the CTE after he croaks:

 

[Kung Fu Kowboy]

 

[ArtardFiesta]

if tito was a song

 

[PaulieVegas27]

Rocky was no genius but I don't think he wants to outlive his children 100%. I'm also sure he knew the gas coming out of Ivan Drago's ass was coming out of his butt (still my favorite Tito-ism).

 

[broc5k]

Rocky wouldn't have run from the Chuck fight for four years

 

[Neck&Neck]

Tito is very similar to no other

 

[JakePaulMMA]

A guy that pretends to be smarter than he is so he can get paid to show his face on TV?

 

[Luthien]

Tito is very similar to no other

A line worthy of the great Tito

 

[Dr. Rose]

Rocky never came across as an arrogant prick--did you forget about Tito's grave digger schtick?

 

[Streeter]

Almost no difference . Jenna came play Adrian...........

 

[TheBulge]

Rocky wouldn't have run from the Chuck fight for four years

Rocky had 10 title defences before finally fighting Clubber Lang and that was after he insulted his wife.

 

[TheBulge]

Rocky never came across as an arrogant prick--did you forget about Tito's grave digger schtick?

I agree, however Tito joined a gang and was robbing houses and cars. Rocky was an enforcer for the mob.

There are some similarities.

 

[HHJ]

Tito is very similar to no other

This. He is his own entity. Not even close to anyone else.

And sure he's alot tougher than people give him credit for. He has pulled some smart moves when he was coming up in regards to self promotion, in the fact that no one else was doing what he was at the time so he stood out.

But in regards to public speaking and the fact that people actually keep hiring him to do it...it's just the gift that keeps on giving.