With Rocky's back turned, Tommy sucker punches him and starts attacking some of the bystanders on the side. While training on the beach, Adrian and Rocky furiously debate, while Creed trains Rocky to help get him "back to basics." Collette (Lady and the Tramp); Cocker Spaniel. According to director Avildsen's DVD commentary, this was an actual mistake made by the props department that they could not afford to rectify, so Stallone wrote the brief scene to ensure the audience did not see it as a goof. Drago threatens him by saying his son, Viktor (Florian Munteanu), has trained all his life and will "break" Donnie, issuing a fight challenge to Donnie earlier that morning. Wanting to train in the old-school style, Donnie moves in with Rocky, staying in Paulie's former room. [38], Rocky grossed $5,488 on its opening day at CinemaII, a house record. [58], In 2006, the Library of Congress selected Rocky for preservation in the United States National Film Registry for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". Over the next three years, Rocky has successfully defended his title in ten consecutive matches against various contenders, amassing a wealthy fortune and worldwide fame in the process. [75] In 1982, a statue of Rocky, commissioned by Stallone for RockyIII, was placed at the top of the Rocky Steps. I relished stories of heroism, great love, dignity, and courage, dramas of people rising above their stations, taking life by the throat and not letting go until they succeeded. [38] When it was released nationally, it grossed $5million during its first wide weekend and consistently performed well for eight months[42] and eventually reached $117million at the North American box office. "[55] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 70 out of 100, based on 14 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". Stallone said the plot of the movie would be about Rocky befriending a young fighter who is an undocumented immigrant. We've rounded up 46 of the best, most famous quotes from the original Rocky movie. [52] Several reviews, including Richard Eder's (as well as Canby's negative review), compared the work to that of Frank Capra. Mickey tells him that Apollo is ready for him (if he continues using his right) and so towards the end of the round, he does indeed lead with his left. He trained very hard so he could grow up to be like his idol Rocky Marciano. Portrayed by Allan "Rocky" Lane. The match goes on for the full 15 rounds again, with both Rocky and Creed falling to the canvas after Rocky lands a succession of left hands. [87] All items were on display for a temporary period following Stallone's donation in 2006, and have since been moved to the museum archives. Famous Cowboy Characters Sorted by Name. The tide turns when Dixon injures his hand while punching Rocky. The god Morpheus lived in a dream world with his family, and this mythology is paralleled in simulated world of The Matrix. The effects are seemingly permanent and irreversible. In The Nutty Professor, there is a scene where Sherman Klump (Eddie Murphy) struggles to, and eventually succeeds at, running up a lengthy flight of steps on his college campus, victoriously throwing punches at the top. Marvel ran a retraction in the third issue of the limited-run series indicating that the character was not, and never had been, a part of G.I. Rocky then delivers a vicious barrage of punches, knocking Rico out. They are considered the most important person in history born with the first name of Rocky. There are quite a few boxers named Rocky. Juarez was known, Rocco Domenico "Rocky" Colavito Jr. (born August 10, 1933) is a former Major League Baseball (MLB) outfielder, who is best known playing for the Cleveland Indians in right field. During the match, Rocky stands in Donnie's corner along with Bianca. At first, Rocky seems to be unaffected by Creed's smear campaign, but his inexperience with money causes him to run into financial troubles. Oscar Voters Today Would Make 'Brokeback Mountain' Best Picture Over 'Crash', "Sylvester Stallone Reveals 'Rocky' Sequel and Prequel Are in Development", "E! Creed soon realizes that, although Rocky does not have his level of skills, he has crippling, sledgehammer-like power and is determined to keep fighting. Chicago | 1.3K views, 26 likes, 4 loves, 3 comments, 3 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Broadway In Chicago: Join Kyle Adams (Grantaire) from Les Misrables US as he takes us through a two show day. Rocky Elsom, Australian rugby player. Romeo, Romeo and Juliet. (It was emblazoned with the word Tokyo .) Rocky Fielding, British former professional boxer. On Christmas Eve, Tommy visits the Balboa residence and tells Rocky he wants to team up with Duke, but Rocky explains that dealing with Duke would be a dirty business. Before the final round, Rocky grows concerned about the injuries that Donnie has sustained and tells him he's stopping the fight. Try A Character Name Generator. After the match, Rocky and Creed meet again in Mickey's Gym, with Creed taking his "payment" for his training services: one last rematch, just the two of them, no spectators. Rocky was an all-or-nothing brawler coming into his first bout with Creed; however, under the training of Mickey, he began to develop his boxing skills which he eventually mastered. Who Is The Most Famous Rocky In The World? Creed, past his prime but in good shape, again not taking his opponent seriously, takes a serious beating by Drago in the first round, despite Rocky's orders to stop the fight. There are quite a few boxers named Rocky. Abu Aladdin. Getty. Meaning: rest. The two have a son, Robert Balboa Jr., who unlike his father goes by Robert. Morpheus. Just about everybody knows of Popeye, the pipe-tooting sailor whose spinach-fuelled arms packed a colossal punch. This motivates Tommy, with prodding from Duke, to publicly challenge Rocky to a fight. Hasbro, who was working on a toy prototype[15] at the time, decided to end negotiations at that point. When you think about how many characters have the name, you can't really say you don't know Jack. Mickey insists that he would step down as Rocky's manager if he chooses to fight Lang, but Rocky convinces him to train him for one last match. One of the singers named Debbie, she is best known as the vocalist for Blondie. However, Rocky, a grade-school drop-out, soon realizes that he has no white-collar skills beyond the eighth grade and is, in fact, barely literate. Andrew: It means one who is strong and manly. Taking advantage of his overconfidence, Rocky knocks him down in the first roundthe first time that Creed has ever been knocked down. Sam Slagheap. Rocky became the highest-grossing film of 1976, earning approximately $225 million worldwide. After the match, Creed changes his mind and demands a rematch under the stress of being humiliated by the press for failing to beat Rocky convincingly, as well as his own knowledge that he didn't give his best in the match. When tested for brain damage in Rocky V, Rocky was suffering the effects of a severe concussion as a result of the Drago fight, but he never sought a second or more informed opinion because he intended to retire anyway.[2]. All Loving Hero A character that loves everyone and will suffer for the sins of their loved ones.. Anti-Hero A hero that is driven by pursuit for power, sex, money, control, or particular vices and because of this, they are often selfish, anti-social . Rocky has also appeared on several of the American Film Institute's 100 Years lists. You wanna borrow, you gotta pay . Whether it's naming a pet rock after a famous singer, actor, director, TV character, author, or magazine - using pop culture references that are slightly altered (or even used directly!) He confesses to Adrian that he does not believe he can win, but strives to go the distance against Creed, which no other fighter has done, to prove himself to everyone. 36 on Empire Magazine's compilation of The 100 Greatest Movie Characters. The night before the fight, a sleepless Rocky visits the Philadelphia Spectrum and begins to lose confidence. The real reason for this is Sylvester Stallone tore his pectoral muscles in training,[citation needed] but the idea was probably taken from the great southpaw boxer "Marvelous" Marvin Hagler who would sometimes come out orthodox to confuse opponents. Unwilling to go bankrupt, Rocky decides to participate in a few more fights, including the one against Union Cane, but Adrian demands that Rocky should see a doctor first. [56], One of the positive online reviews came from the BBC Films website, with both reviewer Almar Haflidason and BBC online users giving it 5/5 stars. He is depicted as a working class or poor Italian-American from the slums of Philadelphia who started out as a club fighter and "enforcer" for a local Philly Mafia loan shark. [28] Conversely, Stallone has said he was indeed supposed to wear red shorts with a white stripe as Rocky, but changed to the opposite colors "at the last moment". In the film, Rocky Balboa (Stallone), living in the slums of Philadelphia, is a poor, working-class, Italian-American small-time club fighter and debt collector for a Mafia loanshark and gets an unlikely shot at the world heavyweight championship held by Apollo Creed (Weathers). The brain damage Rocky is diagnosed within Rocky V is not addressed in this film, but in interviews, Stallone has said that the storyline explanation would have been that Rocky's brain damage was within the normal range for boxers. In the gym, Rocky meets Apollo Creed, who explains to Rocky, that when they fought, he won because he was competitive. However, it is undetermined how well he actually speaks the language, as his responses are always in English. Popularity: 1713. [12], United Artists liked Stallone's script and viewed it as a vehicle for a well-established star like Robert Redford, Ryan O'Neal, Burt Reynolds, or James Caan. Main temple and deity is Lord Shiva, who is also known as Mahabhaleshwara. Vito Corleone, The Godfather. The famous Debbies below have many different professions, including notable actresses named Deborah, famous writers named Debbie, and even musicians named Debbie. There are many other temples all over this small town. [45] With its production budget of just under $1million, Rocky is notable for its worldwide percentage return of over 11,000 percent. They expressed interest in turning it into a made-for-television movie and actually bought the script but insisted that someone else re-write it. After the match, Rocky visits Mickey, who then dies of a heart attack, devastating Rocky. He was the only child in a Roman Catholic Italian-American or Italian immigrant family. However, in 1981, Rocky is challenged by a young power-hungry fighter named James "Clubber" Lang (Mr. T), who has risen to the top of the rankings. Some time later, Rocky and his son run up the Philadelphia Museum of Art, where Rocky gives him a valuable possession of Mickey Goldmill's that had been passed on to him by Rocky Marciano. And that was for everything: The composer's fee, that was to pay the musicians, that was to rent the studio, that was to buy the tape that it was going to be recorded on. Rocky was released in 2002 for the GameCube, Game Boy Advance, PlayStation 2, and Xbox, and a sequel, Rocky Legends, was released in 2004 for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox. As Tommy begins to make his adjustments as Rocky taught him, Rocky then mirrors his punches on a punching bag, which leaves his family concerned. It has been ranked by numerous publications as one of the greatest films of all time, as well as one of the most iconic sports films ever made. Possibly the world's most famous rabbit, and leader of the Looney Tunes. Creed II (2018) budget: $50 million. box office: $116 million domestic and $214 million worldwide. [27], The poster seen above the ring before Rocky fights Apollo Creed shows Rocky wearing red shorts with a white stripe when he actually wears white shorts with a red stripe. Likewise, the red gloves worn by Stallone in Rocky II (1979), his white Nike boxing shoes, and striped boxing trunks from Rocky III (1981) are archived at the Museum. Before the fight, Pete pulls Rocky aside to address the rumors of Donnie being Apollo's son, which Rocky confirms, and tells him that he should not speak of it to anyone else. In the end, the two fighters go the distance and show their appreciation for each other. Rocky is still anxious as he watches the match with Tommy facing off against Union Cane on television with Paulie. The character is widely considered to be Stallone's most iconic role and is often considered the role that started his film career. Rocky had its premiere in New York City on November 21, 1976, and was released in the United States on December 3. Rocky is not willing initially, as Mickey has not shown much interest in helping him before and saw him as a wasted talent, but eventually Rocky accepts the offer. Rocky confronts Tommy and challenges him by saying "you knocked him down, why don't you try knocking me down?". After going two rounds with Balboa, Ivan Drago told his trainer (in Russian), "He's not human, he's like a piece of iron." [82][83][84], The 2016 film Chuck depicts Chuck Wepner and his 1975 title fight with the heavyweight champion, Muhammad Ali, and the fight's influence on the screenplay for Rocky. Annette (Lady and the Tramp); Cocker Spaniel. Rocky also has an uncanny ability to sense weakness in his opponents, often capitalizing on every shift in momentum possible. Apollo Creed agrees to have an exhibition match against Soviet World Amateur Champion and Olympic gold medalist-turned-professional fighter Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren) in Las Vegas, with Rocky Balboa and Tony "Duke" Evers in his corner. Rocky is a boy's name of Italian origin meaning "rock or rest". As he slowly gets up, the crowd, along with Marie, starts to chant his name and he rises to Dixon's surprise. Absent-Minded Professor An absent-minded scientific genius (Doc Brown from Back to the Future). However, the champion soon realizes that Rocky will not back down and that the elderly Rocky "has bricks in his gloves". Rain Man (1988) Raymond's panic-fit when brother Charlie (Tom Cruise) runs a hot bath for him. Additionally, two "Best Of" series were released, as well as several collector's box sets, boxing ring playsets, and limited edition exclusive figures. More: 81 . The fight goes on for the full fifteen rounds, with both combatants sustaining various injuries. Rocky; Roxanne; Roxie; Rockbert; S'Tony; Funny Celebrity / Famous Pop Culture Reference Pet Rock Names. Stallone said Winkler is hesitant on making the series saying that "There was some conflict there, yes. Alexander: It means the one who defends men, and the name has been made more popular by the nobles. Stella (The Princess and the Frog); Bloodhound. City Commerce Director Dick Doran claimed that Stallone and Rocky had done more for the city's image than "anyone since Ben Franklin". . A list of namesakes in which the category is Fictional Characters from Movies ordered alphabetically. They come in every shape, size, and gender, and offer power, sex, money, and influence to get what they want. Rocky decides to watch Donnie and Viktor's match, where he watches Viktor pummel Donnie repeatedly. And they can be a goldmine for minor character names. Joe: Order of Battle profile book came out during the negotiations and included Rocky as a current Joe member, specializing in hand-to-hand combat training and an example of what it means to persevere under seemingly impossible odds. Adelaide The Aristocats. Before the fight, the boxing record that was presented for each boxer was, for Rocky: 57 wins (54 by KO), 23 losses, and 1 draw; for Dixon: 33 wins (30 by KO). However, he is informed five weeks from the fight date that his scheduled opponent is unable to compete due to an injured hand. 1. Rocky confides in Adrian before the fight that, although he figures that he may not win, he wants to at least "go the distance. It wasn't at all regarded as a serious battle. As Jergens declares Creed the winner by virtue of a split decision, Rocky and Adrian embrace and profess their love for each other, not caring about the outcome of the fight. Along with Jack and Trinity, other movie character names in the US Top 1000 include Buddy, Clementine, Fletcher, Josie, Maximus, Regina, Rosemary, and Sullivan. He then tells Donnie that he wishes he had the chance to thank Apollo after Mickey died, but it doesn't match his appreciation of Donnie's tenacity that motivated him in his battle against his illness and tells him that he admires him. Rocket "Rocky" J. Squirrel, also known as Rocky the Flying Squirrel, is a fictional character and one of the two male protagonists of the 1959-1964 animated series Rocky and His Friends and The Bullwinkle Show (both shows often referred to collectively as The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show), produced by Jay Ward.Rocky is the best friend and ally of the western moose, Bullwinkle. Rocky and Mugsy are a pair of gangsters who appear in the shorts. Adrian is very shy and scared of Rocky's tough appearance, even though Rocky is very kind to her and shows her respect. 24. According to The Rocky Scrapbook, Carrie Snodgress was originally chosen to play Adrian, but a money dispute forced the producers to look elsewhere. Vito Corleone (1969) Created by Mario Puzo for novel The Godfather. Stallone said. [76], Differing opinions of the statue and its placement led to a relocation to the sidewalk outside the Spectrum Arena, although the statue was temporarily returned to the top of the steps in 1990 for RockyV, and again in 2006 for the 30th anniversary of the original Rocky (although this time it was placed at the bottom of the steps). Rocky Kramer, Norwegian rock guitarist and singer. Sam Slagheap is one of the more famous minor characters in the Flintstones as he is the Grand Poobah of the prestigious Loyal Order Of Water Buffalos. Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. On July 23, 2019, in an interview with Variety, Stallone said that a Rocky direct sequel and prequel are in development. Menu. Since Rocky's very last fight, his brother-in-law Paulie has died. Together, Mickey and Rocky train hard, focusing on Rocky's speed and improving his right-handed punching (Rocky being a southpaw). 3. The Rocky character is immortalised with a bronze statue erected near the Rocky Steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art recalling the famous scene from the original Rocky movie. 4. Discover the most famous people named Rocky including Rocky Lynch, Rocky Johnson, Rocky B, Rocky Yarbrough, Rocky Kanaka and many more. Voices: Dallas McKennon, Bill Thompson, Alan Young, David Tennant, various others. Rocky Balboa: 1976: Rocky: Emily Baldwin: 1971 . In 2016, Tapinator released a mobile game named ROCKY for the iOS platform, with a planned 2017 release for Google Play and Amazon platforms. Though Rocky passes the required physical with flying colors, the licensing committee denies his application, citing his advanced age and their moral duty to protect him from himself. However, don't let the meaning of the name confuse you. Two Looney Tunes characters made it their life's work to blow Bugs Bunny to smithereens: Elmer Fudd and this guy. Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times gave it 4 out of 4 stars and said that Stallone reminded him of "the young Marlon Brando. Daniel Kaluuya's Chris Washington is the unfortunate protagonist of Jordan Peele's Get Out. Wrestler Rocky Johnson, a WWE Hall of Famer and the father of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson , has died. Rocky Marciano (born Rocco Francis Marchegiano) American boxer; . [8] Premiere magazine ranked Rocky Balboa No. Rocky hints about retirement and leaves without accepting the challenge. Whether you're looking for comedy characters named Rose or drama . Later, Rocky stops by the local boxing gym and finds out that his locker has been replaced by another local contender. When Duke intervenes and says that Tommy "only fights in the ring", Rocky explains to him that his "ring's outside". However, Tommy is booed and ridiculed in the press conference, since he had never gone up against a "real contender" he is not regarded as a real champion or heir to the belt. While Rocky and Bullwinkle are great characters in their own right, the way they complement each other on-screen really solidifies them as cartoon greats. Rocky meets with promoter George Jergens assuming that Creed is seeking local sparring partners. He first appeared in 1939 in Detective Comics # 27. Ricardo "Rocky" Jurez (born April 15, 1980) is an American former professional boxer. The original script had a darker tone: Mickey was portrayed as racist, and the script ended with Rocky throwing the fight after realizing he did not want to be part of the professional boxing world after all. Emory: It is a very old English name which means home strength. He was 75. "[33], The main theme song, "Gonna Fly Now", made it to number one on Billboard magazine's Hot 100 list for one week (from July2 to July8, 1977) and the American Film Institute placed it 58th on its AFI's 100 Years100 Songs. His hands tremble relentlessly, and he tells Adrian that he is tired and wants to go home, but accidentally addresses her as Mickey. 99 Archetypes and Stock Characters. However, anything on offer usually comes with a high price. Rocky asks Adrian, "Did we ever leave this place?". Listen, Bob. Elmer was a hunter and a bit dim-witted for our taste. "[49] Box Office Magazine claimed audiences would be "touting Sylvester 'Sly' Stallone as a new star". In 2006, 20 years after the events of Rocky V, Rocky, now in his early sixties, has been going through changing times in his life. The scene is frequently parodied in the media. Rocky, Adrian, Robert, and Paulie walk away in good spirits as the neighborhood continues to cheer him on. [54], In modern times, the film enjoys a reputation as a classic and still receives nearly universal praise. Joe toyline, as they had with wrestler Sgt. One day, Rocky meets a young ruffian boxer from Oklahoma named Tommy Gunn (Tommy Morrison) and begins training him. He finished his career undefeated. Tommy is then restrained from finishing Rocky off. During the match, Drago gains the upper hand in the early moments, but in the second round, Rocky strikes back against Drago with a haymaker to the eye, cutting him. Paulie becomes jealous of Rocky's success, but Rocky placates him by agreeing to advertise the meat packing business where Paulie works as part of the upcoming fight. After a while, Rocky manages to put his doubts behind him and retain his spirit. Ankola . During his reign as world champion, he became a class hybrid fighter, possessing the qualities of an inside fighter, brawler, and swarmer. Stallone also said there are "ongoing discussions" about a Rocky prequel television series, which he hopes will land on a streaming service and the series will likely follow a young Rocky Balboa as professional boxing hopeful. [21], Principal photography for Rocky began on January9, 1976. You can't help but respect the White Wolf. 15K views, 432 likes, 146 loves, 213 comments, 139 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Lp Vn Thy Nht: Phn tch tc phm - Ngi li sng - Ng. The two engage in a street fight, which quickly garners the attention of the media, while also catching Robert and Adrian's attention as well. The two make up for the tensions of the past few years and head into the museum together. Later on, Rocky drops by Adrian's and finds Ivan Drago waiting for him there. Best Disney Character Names. Rocky refuses to support Donnie, noting that Viktor was raised in hate and has nothing to lose, and that makes him dangerous. Rocky struggles with contacting Robert, with whom he has, once again, an estranged relationship. Last name is also Terry Network in 2008 Merlyn is a simple name gives. If Creed was Batman Beyond done as a Rocky movie . Eventually, they secured a meeting with Winkler-Chartoff productions. [77], During the 1996 Summer Olympics torch relay, Philadelphia native Dawn Staley was chosen to run up the museum steps. Character name example: Hiccup. Paulie Gaultieri, from The Sopranos: Great hair, horribly petty and small person. In addition, his statue has been re-installed at the Philadelphia Museum of Art at the very bottom of the steps. After Donnie's win, the media heavily publicized the story of Apollo's infidelity, which catches the eye of Tommy Holiday (Graham McTavish), who is looking for the final person to fight his trainee, light-heavyweight champion "Pretty" Ricky Conlan (Tony Bellew). In 2004, Presidential candidate John Kerry ended his pre-convention campaign at the foot of the steps before going to Boston to accept his party's nomination for president. Dark Archer or Merlyn the Magician and Rev ) was helping Hi-Q find way. While the story of his first film is loosely inspired by Chuck Wepner, a boxer who fought Muhammad Ali and lost on a TKO in the 15th round, the inspiration for the name, iconography and fighting style came from boxing legend Rocco Francis "Rocky Marciano" Marchegiano, though his surname coincidentally also resembles that of Middleweight Boxing Champion Thomas Rocco "Rocky Graziano" Barbella. Tommy slowly becomes an excellent fighter, but suffers from constantly being put in Rocky's shadow; he is nicknamed "Rocky's Robot" by the media. The franchise debuted in 1976 with the simply named Rocky, and the world met the Philadelphia fighter with a signature heart of gold and undying tenacity.At first, he's a down-on-his-luck legbreaker for a local . When Rocky points this out, he is told that "it doesn't really matter, does it?" This encouraged him to take up boxing. 32 Benny Hill's 'Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West) Surely one of the greatest early characters in popular song, Ernie is the fastest milkman in the west. Diana Lewis, then a news anchor in Los Angeles and later in Detroit, has a minor scene as a TV news reporter. Rocky reopens Mickey's Gym as a means of income, while Adrian returns to work at the J&M Tropical Fish pet shop, where she was employed during the time she first met Rocky. While Rocky is at a local bar, Tommy steps in and insults Rocky. 5. After a brief exchange of punches, Dixon catches Rocky with a strong blow, knocking down Rocky for the third time. Gokarna (Kannada: ) is a small temple town located on the western coast of India in the Uttara Kannada district of the Indian state of Karnataka. Balboa also appeared on the cover of the issue. Sula Peace, Sula. Create Account. Rare and unique names from movies with strong ties to their character include Atreyu, Morpheus, Napoleon, and Sharpay. Rocky is a 1976 American sports drama film directed by John G. Avildsen and written by and starring Sylvester Stallone. Wanting to avenge his father and forge his own legacy, Donnie decides to take up Viktor's challenge and goes to Rocky's place for his approval. But I had so many ideas in my head, I couldn't focus on any one. Eventually, Rocky learns he's been diagnosed with cancer and turns down treatment, seeing it as a chance to be reunited with his loved ones, although Adonis convinces him to keep fighting and decides to take treatment, saving him. Tommy regrets being Rocky's protg, drives off in a huff, and leaves him for good. 23. 92. Unknown to him, the gym's owner and grizzled former boxer, Mickey Goldmill, does not dislike him, but considers Rocky's potential to be better than his effort. In 1975, the heavyweight boxing world champion, Apollo Creed, announces plans to hold a title bout in Philadelphia during the upcoming United States Bicentennial. The rematch is set for Thanksgiving. Balboa was also inspired by other fighting legends: Joe Frazier, for his Philadelphia origin, training methods and victory against Muhammad Ali (the inspiration for Apollo Creed), and Jake LaMotta, for his Italian-inner city roots, ability to absorb many blows and his rivalry with Sugar Ray Robinson, which heavily resembled Rocky and Apollo's. "That would be the perfect name for the main character," Colmenar thought, and the rest was history. Rocky is a tough, powerful moniker, sparking thoughts of the retired heavyweight boxer Rocky Balboa. Travolta is exhibit no. Creed demands a rematch with Rocky, stating that he would fight him 'anywhere, anyplace, anytime' to prove to the world that Rocky's feat was merely a fluke. In the second film, against Apollo Creed, he comes out orthodox and Mickey intends for him to switch back to southpaw late in the last round, but Balboa refuses saying "no tricks, I ain't switching". With Evers assuming the role as his new trainer, Rocky trains hard using old-school methods within the mountainous terrain of Krasnoyarsk, Siberia, while Drago trains with state-of-the-art equipment and steroid enhancement. [15], Both Stallone and Weathers suffered injuries during the shooting of the final fight; Stallone suffered bruised ribs and Weathers suffered a damaged nose, the opposite injuries of what their characters had. Chuck Wepner, a battling, bruising club fighter who had never made the big time, was having his shot. Can you name these famous people and characters named Rock or Rocky? But as the fight progressed, this miracle unfolded. 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