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Who won the first fight between Rocky and Apollo?
The end of the original Rocky is certain: Although Balboa goes the distance against Apollo Creed, a judges’ split decision gives the champion a win over the feisty Philadelphia fighter.
Who won the second fight between Rocky and Apollo?
The two warriors initially agree not to have a rematch, but Apollo can’t stand having a fight on his record that he didn’t decisively win, and eventually goads Rocky back into the ring in Rocky 2. Rocky wins this time, just barely beating Apollo to his feet before the ten count, and becoming champion by knockout.
Can Rocky beat creed?
After going toe-to-toe for much of the final round, Creed is knocked down by a left from Balboa, with Balboa falling down in exhaustion as well. Rocky gets up by the count of 9, but Creed is unable to pull himself up and is counted out, losing the match and the championship by knockout, his first professional loss.
Who were Rocky’s opponents?
Ranking Rocky’s and Creed’s toughest opponents
- Apollo Creed.
- Clubber Lang.
- Ricky Conlan. Ricky Conlan went by the moniker “Pretty” in Creed. But what he really brought to the table was guile — and plenty of it.
- Ivan Drago.
- Thunderlips.
- Mason ‘The Line’ Dixon.
- Danny ‘Stuntman’ Wheeler.
- Tommy Morrison.
Who won Rocky and Apollo third fight?
Originally Answered: Who won the third fight between Apollo and Rocky? Apollo did. Mild spoilers here!! In the movie Creed, rocky tells adonis how apollo won their third fight And he explains how apollo was the better fighter between the two and he could only beat him because he was past his prime.
Who won the fight in Rocky Balboa?
Rocky finally takes out Drago in the 15th and last round, winning by knockout to the shock of the Soviet Politburo members watching the fight. Rocky defeats Ivan Drago.
Who was Rocky Balboa’s toughest opponent?
Ranking Rocky Balboa’s toughest opponents
- 8) Spider Rico.
- 7) Joe Chan.
- 6) Vito Soto.
- 5) Mac Lee Green.
- 4) Mason Dixon.
- 3) Ivan Drago.
- 2) Clubber Lang. ‘The Southside Slugger’ accumulated a 28-0 pro record before challenging then-champion Balboa in 1983.
- 1) Apollo Creed. They started as foes and finished as friends.
What happened to Apollo Creed and Rocky Balboa’s third fight?
Rocky Balboa and Apollo Creed had fights for the ages in Rocky and Rocky 2, but Rocky 3 ended without their third fight getting resolved. Rocky Balboa and Apollo Creed had fights for the ages in Rocky and Rocky 2, but Rocky 3 ended without seeing the result of their secret third fight.
Why did Creed choose Rocky over other boxers?
Creed was told that no other contender was available for a fight on New Years Day. Going against his trainer’s warnings of Balboa being a southpaw (left-handed boxer), Creed chooses Rocky because he likes Balboa’s nickname, ‘The Italian Stallion’.
How many fights did Rocky win in his entire career?
Over the course of Rocky, Rocky II, Rocky III, Rocky IV and Rocky V, Rocky wins thirteen fights (one against Creed, one against Lang, one against Drago and 10 against unnamed opponents in Rocky III) and loses two (one against Creed and one against Lang). This should make his record 57-22.
Who won the fight between Apollo and rocky 2?
The two warriors initially agree not to have a rematch, but Apollo can’t stand having a fight on his record that he didn’t decisively win, and eventually goads Rocky back into the ring in Rocky 2. Rocky wins this time, just barely beating Apollo to his feet before the ten count, and becoming champion by knockout.