What happens after the championship fight?
Creed is upset with the decision that was made in his fight against Rocky. He believes that a victory by split decision is not an accurate reflection of his skills, and he wants a rematch to prove it. If Creed can win this rematch, it will clear any doubts people might have about his abilities. ..
Rocky retires from professional boxing after doctors reveal that he has a condition that could lead to permanent blindness if he continues boxing. Adrian, his girlfriend, is there for support through this period.
Rocky’s doubts regarding the match
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After his loss to Creed, Michael Jackson has become a celebrity. Many people consider him the true champion, something that Creed wants to see changed. ..
Adrian and Rocky’s marriage is a low-key ceremony that happens behind closed doors. Adrian reveals she is pregnant with their first child.
Creed’s desperation for a rematch
Creed starts campaigning to get Rocky to accept his challenge. Apollo’s consultants warn him that a rematch with Rocky might further damage his reputation given his indomitable defence abilities. ..
Creed doesn’t listen to Rocky. However, once financial issues begin to affect his family, he considers the option of fighting again despite health concerns.
Creed challenges Adrian to a boxing match, but Adrian doesn’t agree. Creed insists that boxing is the only way he can provide for his family and so he accepts.
Steering through family problems
Rocky kicks off his training with Mickey Goodwill, despite Adrian’s disapproval. Knowing Rocky won’t be able to deliver his best without Adrian’s support, Rocky’s best friend, Paulie, talks with Adrian. Adrian faints during the argument and is taken to a hospital where she gives birth to a healthy baby boy. However, she herself falls into a coma.
Rocky is heartbroken holding himself responsible for Adrian’s condition. He stays with Adrian the entire time, and when she finally comes out of her coma, the couple embrace their baby, whom they name Robert Rocky Jr. Strengthened by loving emotions, Adrian offers her support to Rocky. Fired up, the man starts his training in full swing.
Does Apollo Creed defeat Rocky?
Creed makes a cocky statement that he will finish Rocky in the first two rounds. In order to protect his vulnerable eye, Rocky fights with a stance that he is not trained in. Creed exploits Rocky’s vulnerability and gets well ahead of him in terms of points. That said, Creed once again fails to get Rocky on the ropes and the match reaches its fifteenth and last round.
Creed needs to not be knocked out so that he can win the fight. He is afraid that such a victory will damage his reputation and make it difficult for him to fight again.
Just as he needed to, Rocky switched his stance to southpaw and unleashes a barrage of punches to knock Creed down. However, Rocky also falls over at the same time due to exhaustion. The countdown begins and the combatants try to get back on their feet. At the count of 9, Rocky manages to get up while Creed collapses. As a result, Rocky is announced the winner by knockout. Post fight, the new champion delivers a heartwarming message.
