The real-life Rocky Balboa was a United States Marine

The real-life Rocky Balboa was a United States Marine

On a crisp autumn night in November, Henry Hascup, President of the New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame, rose to the dais for the organization’s annual induction and awards banquet. With his booming Jersey-accented voice, often heard in the ring as an announcer, he delivered the opening remarks. With Veterans Day approaching, he asked the veterans in attendance to stand and be recognized. As the former service members rose, few could miss the imposin…