IF in 1957 >
He didn't have a 'bad back'.
The lower-back was causing major problems for Rocky. He could not work out hard,
or run for long-spells without suffering from spasms.
And his now lack-of-mobility {bending-low} forced him to stay upright, which was not good defensively.
But, his punches still felt like a 'Zebra Kick'.
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