His famous right hook helped win him a hugely successful film career, but Sylvester Stallone put his punching prowess to an altogether different use on Wednesday afternoon.

The actor was seen giving a lookalike pal a playful jab as they took a stroll in Los Angeles.

No doubt the good-natured swipe had something to do with his companion wearing an identical check blazer and loose fitting slacks.

Playful punch: Sylvester Stallone gives a lookalike pal a good natured jab while taking a stroll on Wednesday

The only distinction appeared to be his shirt; while Sly opted for a smart black number, his pal sported a crisp white variation and matching pocket square.

The actor was in high spirits during his latest outing, which comes as he continues to work on a new Rocky film – the seventh in his four decade spanning franchise.

He is reprising the role that made him a major Hollywood star when he was then aged just 29.

Lookalikes: No doubt the swipe had something to do with his companion wearing an identical check blazer and loose fitting slacks

The film earned three Oscars in 1976, including Best Picture.

In the latest installment, Sylvester is joined by That Awkward Moment’s Michael B. Jordan, 28.

Michael plays Adonis Johnson Creed, the son of his former opponent turned friend Apollo Creed (played by Carl Weathers).

Rocky has agreed to train the budding boxer whose father died in the fourth sequel after a fatal knockout blow in the ring.

Smart: Sylvester looked good in a check blazer, black shirt and loose fitting slacks during his latest outing

And for Rocky’s fighter student, it appears that his training will follow the same rigorous program that he underwent years earlier by his coach Mickey, played by Burgess Meredith.

The pair were seen filming at he entrance of the Philadelphia Museum of Art earlier this month, recreating a scene that made him famous in the original film.

Tessa Thompson, Phylicia Rashad, Tony Bellew and Graham McTavish co-star in the spin-off.

Creed is scheduled for release on November 25, 2015 in the US.

Coming soon: The actor is reprising his iconic role as Rocky – the character made him a major Hollywood star when he was aged just 29