With personal problems deeply disturbing Rocky, the task appears tougher than initially thought. Apollo Creed offers to help him train for the rematch in return for a favour. However, with personal problems deeply disturbing Rocky, the task appears tougher than initially thought.
Why does Rocky accept Lang’s challenge?
After his victory over Creed, Rocky went on to win a string of matches. Rocky participated in a charity match – following which he went to unveil his statue. But he was interrupted by Lang who publicly tried to humiliate him. Lang blamed Rocky for choosing weak opponents so he would get easy victories. He also made indecent comments about Rocky’s wife, Adrian. Rocky lost his cool and accepted the challenge in sheer fury. ..
Mickey Goodwill, Rocky’s trainer, tells Rocky that he chose easy opponents because he didn’t want to see Rocky get another serious injury.
Mickey points out that Rocky doesn’t stand a chance of winning because he is civilized and Lang is not. Despite Mickey’s scepticism, Rocky convinces him to help him train for the match.
Rocky loses his strength
In one instance, Lang shoves Mickey violently which leads to a heart attack. Seeing Mickey’s condition, Rocky wants to withdraw from the fight. But Mickey pushes him to prepare for the fight, and he continues with the training with an unstable disposition.
In the match, Rocky is overwhelmed with anger which results in him losing control. Consequently, Lang dominates him with his superior skills and finishes him off in the second round with a fierce knockout.
After the match, Rocky visits Mickey who is dying. He only tells him that the fight ended in the second round and doesn’t disclose that he lost. Mickey dies telling Rocky he loves him. ..
Apollo Creed brings the old Rocky back
Mickey’s death plunges Rocky into depression, and he gets at his worst. Rocky meets his former opponent, Apollo Creed, who offers to help him train in return for a future favour. Rocky agrees, but he isn’t able to fully concentrate. Despite Creed’s efforts, Rocky fails to put his all into the training. Ultimately, however, Adrian helps him cope with Mickey’s loss and regain his confidence.
Rocky begins training in full swing to regain his “eye of the tiger.” Creed teaches him the specialities of his own fighting style – the magical footwork, controlled fighting skills, flow, and much more. As a result, Rocky gets in shape stronger and more complete than ever before.
Does Rocky beat Lang?
In the second round, Apollo lent his iconic American flag trunks to Rocky. Rocky dominates the first round completely – surprising everyone in attendance with his new fighting style. However, Lang turns the momentum around in the second and gains the upper-hand. Still furious at Lang, Rocky mocks him and deliberately takes the beating in order to prove that Lang can’t knock him out. During his daring stunts, he gets knocked down twice. Even so, he doesn’t cease with the taunting.
Rocky’s teasing of Lang has worked in his favour, as Lang gets frustrated and runs out of energy trying to take him down. Rocky launches a series of powerful punches, knocking out Lang and reclaiming his heavyweight title.
After their fight, Rocky and Creed become good friends. ..
