Who was originally supposed to play Rocky Balboa?

The producers were eyeing Ryan O’Neal and Burt Reynolds for ‘Rocky’ As Forbes goes onto explain, the producers were looking to cast Ryan O’Neal, Burt Reynolds, or another well-known, Hollywood-type for the role.

What happened to Ivan Drago after he lost to Rocky?

After his loss to Rocky, Drago was disgraced by the USSR and Ludmilla left him to raise their son, Viktor, on his own. Following the end of the Cold War, Drago was forced to move to Ukraine, where he lived a modest life while relentlessly training Viktor to be an even more formidable boxer than he was.

What happens to Rocky’s son?

We later learn in Creed that he no longer lives in Philly. Adonis Johnson Creed asks Rocky about his son. Rocky explains that he moved to Vancouver with his girlfriend and got a good job there. Rocky says that he moved because he was tired of being remembered as just Rocky Balboa’s son, that was just a rumour.

Who did Rocky lose the title to?

Three years and 10 successful title defenses after beating Apollo Creed, with whom he has become great friends, a now wealthy Rocky Balboa is considering retirement. Fame and complacency soon cause Balboa to lose his title to Clubber Lang, who inadvertently causes the death of Rocky’s trainer Mickey.

Why did Ivan Drago wife leave him?

Ludmilla returned in Creed II, where it is revealed that she had given birth to Drago’ son Viktor in 1990, and that she divorced Drago afterwards before marrying a rich man, leaving Drago to raise Viktor as a fierce boxer in poverty.

Who won Rocky vs Apollo 3?

Originally Answered: Who won the third fight between Apollo and Rocky? Apollo did. Mild spoilers here!! In the movie Creed, rocky tells adonis how apollo won their third fight And he explains how apollo was the better fighter between the two and he could only beat him because he was past his prime.

Did Apollo Creed really win the fight against Balboa?

The end of the original Rocky is certain: Although Balboa goes the distance against Apollo Creed, a judges’ split decision gives the champion a win over the feisty Philadelphia fighter. But if you watch the fight itself, you wonder: Did Creed really deserve the victory?

Why did Apollo Creed lose to Rocky?

Rocky did knock Apollo down early in the match, but Apollo got back up. It was the first time an opponent knocked Apollo down. Post-match, the bout was decided by a split decision in favor of Apollo. So Rocky lost.

When did Apollo Creed fight Mac Lee Green?

A planned Bicentennial fight against number one contender Mac Lee Green was scheduled for January 1, 1976, which Apollo gladly hypes whenever someone places a microphone in front of him.

Who won the fight between Rocky and Creed?

Creed lands a few hard rights for an early lead before Rocky comes back. Sadly, we don’t get to see the full fight. The movie skips to the seventh, where Creed lands everything and Balboa doesn’t get anything in, so our judge declares Creed wins 10-9. More quick footage of Creed dominating, so that’s a 10-9 win for him. Another jump ahead.