Oscar Nominee Sylvester Stallone Posts Rare Photos From Original 'Rocky'

The Oscar nominee couldn't be prouder of the film that made him a star.

ByABC News
February 4, 2016, 1:13 PM

— -- Oscar nominee Sylvester Stallone is taking it back, way back to the original "Rocky."

The action legend, 69, took to Instagram to post a bunch of classic, rare photos from his character's legendary fight with Apollo Creed in the 1976 movie.

The "Creed" star started posting photos yesterday with the caption "Flashback! Rocky versus Apollo Creed! 1976… One of my favorite photos." Then he posted 20 more! Stallone is experiencing his own personal comeback, winning a Golden Globe and being nominated for an Oscar for his performance in the movie.

"Flashback ! More rare shots between Rocky vs Apollo. 1976..," he wrote.

"July 4th 1976 APOLLO BRINGING THE THUNDER!" he captioned a close-up.

The photos keep coming and are amazing, featuring the camera crew during filming.

The acclaimed actor finished by posting, "Thank you all for making this " long shot's " dream come through... Keep Punching!"