Is Rocky an American Hero?

Is Rocky an American hero? Well I suppose that depends on what you think an American hero is. If your idea of the American hero is a little like the Gilded Age's common conception, the average Joe becoming a J.D. Rockefeller through hard work and determination, I'd say yes, Rocky is totally an American hero. But, if your idea of an American hero is a little bit more modern, you'd most likely believe that Rocky isn't an American hero, he was just an underdog boxer. Nowadays, a common idea of an American hero is someone who makes a great sacrifice for the people they love. I think that this idea comes mostly from soldiers, people who give the ultimate sacrifice for their land and their people.It takes a lot to be a soldier, and calling them American heroes is perfectly honorable in my book.