Is Adonis stronger than Rocky?

It's clear after examining the careers of both fighters, that Rocky Balboa would defeat Adonis Creed, due to his track record of taking down undefeated boxing icons. Of Rocky's 57 victories, 54 are by knock out.
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Who wins, Adonis Creed or Rocky?

Rocky was Adonis' mentor and trainer so this would make his star pupil less likely to want to hurt him in the ring. Rocky had a natural will to survive and killer instinct. Rocky would win by sheer aggression.
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Who was Rocky's toughest opponent?

Ivan Drago: Drago was a Soviet boxer who was trained to be a killing machine. He was incredibly strong and had a powerful punch. Rocky faced Drago in a 15-round fight in Rocky IV, and it was one of the most brutal fights in boxing history.
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Who is the strongest in the Rocky franchise?

1 Apollo Creed

The combination of his extensive boxing knowledge and in-ring ability makes Apollo Creed the strongest opponent faced by either Rocky Balboa or Adonis Creed.
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Who is Rocky's weakest opponent?

Thunderlips from 'Rocky III'

Far and away, Rocky's easiest opponent - simply by virtue of the fact that he's not a boxer, has no skill in the ring and really just took to throwing the Italian Stallion all over the place. Sure, he's got the height and weight on the champ, but Rocky should have put him down easily.
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Rocky Balboa VS Adonis Creed | WHO WOULD ACTUALLY WIN?

Would Rambo beat Rocky?

More From Men's Health. "If the fighters wore to remain upright Rocky would prevail," he said. "His body punches and right hooks would eventually beat Rambo… If the fight goes to the ground, Rambo will prevail.
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Who has beaten Rocky?

The definitive Rocky opponent is easily Apollo Creed. That Rocky ultimately loses to Apollo in their match at the end of the first movie solidified Rocky as an all-time great. Apollo returned to lose in the sequel, but the movie built up his character well enough that losing befit his arc.
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Who did Adonis Creed lose to?

SPOILER: In the final theatrical release of the film, Adonis Creed loses the fight to Pretty Ricky Conlan by split decision, mirroring the end of the original Rocky.
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Has Rocky ever lost a fight?

By the end of 1975, Rocky had fought in 64 fights, winning 44 (38 KOs) and losing 20.
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What was Rocky's best fight?

10 Best Rocky And Creed Fights, Ranked
  • 8 Adonis Creed Vs. Ricky Conlan. ...
  • 7 Rocky Balboa Vs. Clubber Lang Rematch. ...
  • 6 Apollo Creed Vs. Ivan Drago. ...
  • 5 Adonis Creed Vs. Viktor Drago Rematch. ...
  • 4 Rocky Balboa Vs. Apollo Creed Rematch. ...
  • 3 Adonis Creed Vs. Damian Anderson. ...
  • 2 Rocky Balboa Vs. Ivan Drago. ...
  • 1 Rocky Balboa Vs. Apollo Creed.
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Who is the Russian that beat Rocky?

In the film, Rocky Balboa (Stallone) confronts Ivan Drago (Lundgren), a Soviet boxer responsible for another personal tragedy in Balboa's life.
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Which Rocky has the best fight?

The best fight in the entire franchise can be found in the first Rocky movie, with the original fight between Rocky Balboa and Apollo Creed at the top of the list. There are very few boxing matches in the first Rocky, making the final fight even more impactful.
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Did Adonis lose to Drago?

When fans last saw Adonis Creed in the second film, he had won a match against Viktor Drago, the son of Ivan Drago, who killed Adonis' father in Rocky IV. After the match, Adonis visits his father's grave and makes peace with him. In Creed III, Adonis is more successful than ever before.
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What did Leon do to Adonis?

Leon Was Adonis & Dame's Abusive Foster Father

On the way back, they stop at a liquor store, and they see Leon. The film reveals Leon is Adonis and Dame's abusive foster father, and when they see him in Creed 3, Adonis attacks him, and Dame pulls out a gun on Leon.
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Who is the real life Rocky Balboa?

Sticking just with boxing, Balboa's style was based chiefly on two real life boxers — namely the great Rocky Marciano & a lesser known boxer named Chuck Wepner (top right vs Ali).
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What is Adonis Creed's weakness?

Weaknesses: If someone calls him "Baby Creed" or insults him by calling him unworthy of his father's name, he gets violent. Just like his father, he refuses to give up no matter how bad the fight may go in for his favor.
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Why is Rocky not in Creed 3?

Despite being the face of the Rocky franchise, Stallone chose not to appear in Creed III due to creative differences with producer Irwin Winkler as well as with Jordan, although he is still a producer on the film. According to Stallone, the film had a much darker tone that he didn't agree with.
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How many fights has Adonis lost?

And of all the 26 matches he's fought, only one resulted in a loss. That lone defeat came at the hands of Ricky Conlan, who he fought at the end of the first Creed movie. Not unlike the result of Rocky's first match with Apollo in Rocky, Adonis lost by a split decision.
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Will Rocky be in Creed 4?

Summary. Creed 4 is unlikely to feature Stallone due to the direction the franchise is heading. Rocky's absence in Creed III indicates the franchise's shift beyond Stallone's involvement. Stallone's return to the Rocky franchise could revitalize his career and appeal to newer audiences.
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What was Rocky Balboa's record?

Overall had Rocky Balboa ever existed, based on his record of 57 wins, 23 losses, 1 draw with 45 knockouts with comparisons to real life fighters, he would undeniably be the greatest Heavyweight champion of all time, hands down.
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Who is Creed's real mom?

Johnson is the biological mother Adonis Johnson Creed. She conceived her son via an affair with former heavyweight boxing champion Apollo Creed before he died in 1985. Her son was left orphaned after her death, until he was adopted by Mary Anne Creed, Apollo's widow, in the year 1998.
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What was Rocky's last fight?

Thirty years after the ring of the first bell, Rocky Balboa comes out of retirement and dons his gloves for his final fight against the reigning heavyweight champ Mason 'The Line' Dixon.
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Why did Rocky lose?

There's also the matter of Creed's clear technical superiority, particularly as Rocky doesn't employ any real defensive tactics during their clash. Additionally, as the champion, Creed had access to state-of-the-art equipment and training techniques, while Rocky's own regime was a far more old-school affair.
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Did Rocky lose to Clubber Lang?

Rocky III starts with the Italian Stallion so famous that his likeness is everywhere, including pinball machines. Fame and complacency soon cause Balboa to lose his title to young thug Clubber Lang ( Mr.
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