How we cite our quotes: All quotations are from Rocky.
Quote #1
COACH: You're fighting like a bum.
Many people are disappointed in Rocky, and this nameless coach echoes Mickey's sentiments later in the movie. One of the biggest reasons they're disappointed in him is that he's stubborn. He won't take advice.
Quote #2
ROCKY: Last year, me and the turtles had Spam.
Rocky doesn't have much of a personal life. He's very lonely, and without a family, it's just him, his turtles, and a can of potted meat on Thanksgiving.
Quote #3
ROCKY: Hey, you gotta be a moron, you gotta be a moron to wanna be a fighter, you know what I mean? It's a racket where you're almost guaranteed to end up a bum.
It seems like boxing is a last-resort career route, in Rocky's opinion. You don't get into boxing if you have other opportunities.