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- Drago continues to attack Apollo without mercy, and Rocky is ready to go against his wishes and end the fight, however he hesitates due to Apollo's refusal. This turns out to be a fatal mistake, as Drago lands a final savage punch that knocks him out, but fatally injures him, resulting in his death minutes later as he was cradled by Rocky.
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Nov 16, 2021 · Instead, Stallone used Apollo's death as the catalyst for Balboa to seek revenge against Drago, although Rocky IV's USA vs. Russia storyline eclipsed Rocky's quest to avenge Apollo at the end of the original 1985 classic.
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Ivan Drago, a ruthless boxer with backing from the Soviet Union, wants to prove no American boxer can stand him in the ring. As a true patriot, Apollo Creed steps up, and a match is set. The contest dominated by Drago ends with Creed dead in the ring. To avenge the death of his best friend, Rocky decides to fight Drago despite his team’s fears.
Since their arrival in the United States, Drago’s camp promotes Drago in a way to emphasize Soviet Union’s superiority over the US. Charged with his love for America and confidence in his fighting skills, Apollo challenges Drago for a bout. Rocky, the world champion, has the task of training Creed for the match. Drago’s camp is confident. On the ot...
A confident Creed enters the arena in high spirits – giving a proper display of patriotism in his heart. However, just as they touch gloves, the strength in Drago’s arms makes Creed realize he has a mountain to climb. The first round begins with Creed launching multiple ineffective jabs at Drago. It’s not long before Drago takes charge and gives Cr...
The fact that Drago and his camp showed no mercy lights a fire of revenge within Rocky. He decides to challenge Drago for a bout despite his wife, Adrian’s, disapproval. Rocky also needs to relinquish his world heavyweight title in order to fight. Drago accepts Rocky’s challenge. The match is scheduled to take place in the Soviet Union too, due to ...
The hostile crowd in the Soviet Union who have come out to support Drago, making Rocky and his team a bit nervous. Before touching gloves, Drago tells Rocky, “I must break you.” The first round begins with Drago toying with Rocky. He corners Rocky and attacks with knocks from both hands. Rocky just tries to shield himself with his arms. And in doin...
I think Drago did know it was only an exhibition, and he just intentionally killed Apollo to prove a point to the Americans. Apollo likely didn’t train at all, thinking that it would just be him and Drago having a friendly sparring session at 50% of their full power.
Rocky again tries to stop the fight by throwing in the towel, but hesitates too long, giving Drago a chance to deliver (just as Rocky drops the towel) a fatal blow to Apollo, who dies in Rocky's arms in the middle of the ring.
Jan 17, 2019 · Apollo Creed's death was a turning point for the Rocky franchise and one of it's most memorable moments, but Sly now wishes he didn't kill off Carl Weathers' character when he did.
Nov 4, 2021 · Stallone says he now wishes he had simply had Drago paralyze Apollo, having the former champ using a wheelchair. Apollo would then take on the role vacated by Rocky's former trainer Mickey ...
In the final round, with both fighters exhausted, Rocky seizes an opening to unleash a series of blows that KOs Drago, avenging Apollo's death. Rocky gives a victory speech, acknowledging the crowd's initial disdain of him, but points out that it changed to respect during the fight.
