Beast Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 I mean, I saw him in action three time. Won by a split decision. Got knocked out. Got killed. Was he really ever good or was the heavyweight division a pushover before Balboa came on the scene? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 it's hard to KILL a heavyweight champ in the ring.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 (edited) Apollo Creed never died. He was knocked out pretty hard in his last fight, but survived. That said, Ivan Drago was extremely offended by his "I want you" taunts before the fight. Apollo was rushed to the hospital where he made a miraculous recovery. But Russian Mobsters snuck into his hospital room, and cut off his hand to teach him a lesson. He ratted them out, and went in the witnesses protection program as a golf instructor. Edited December 20, 2019 by The Real Buffalo Joe 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Binghamton Beast said: I mean, I saw him in action three time. Won by a split decision. Got knocked out. Got killed. Was he really ever good or was the heavyweight division a pushover before Balboa came on the scene? Bite your mother ***** tongue!!! The Prince of Punch as 47-1, with 46 victories coming by way of knockout. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_Creed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Fan Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 Apollo was a better fighter than Rocky. He just let his pride/arrogance get in the way. If he'd only listened to Duke's advise in the 15th round of just stick and move 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted December 20, 2019 Author Share Posted December 20, 2019 6 minutes ago, Gugny said: Bite your mother ***** tongue!!! The Prince of Punch as 47-1, with 46 victories coming by way of knockout. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_Creed Besides Balboa, who’d Creed beat that was a tough opponent? 1 minute ago, Another Fan said: Apollo was a better fighter than Rocky. He just let his pride/arrogance get in the way. If he'd only listened to Duke's advise in the 15th round of just stick and move public pressure got to him after the first fight. He needed the KO and it cost him the belt. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Duffy Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 11 minutes ago, The Real Buffalo Joe said: Apollo Creed never died. He was knocked out pretty hard in his last fight, but survived. That said, Ivan Drago was extremely offended by his "I want you" taunts before the fight. Apollo was rushed to the hospital where he made a miraculous recovery. But Russian Mobsters snuck into his hospital room, and cut off his hand to teach him a lesson. He ratted them out, and went in the witnesses protection program as a golf instructor. This is perfect.... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Fan Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 1 minute ago, Binghamton Beast said: Besides Balboa, who’d Creed beat that was a tough opponent? I mean he did train Rocky to get his eye of the tiger back against Mr. T. Without Apollo not sure Rocky could've won that one. Lol not sure that counts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 13 minutes ago, Binghamton Beast said: Besides Balboa, who’d Creed beat that was a tough opponent? I think his first dozen or so wins were against Girl Scouts who were just trying to move some cookies. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted December 20, 2019 Author Share Posted December 20, 2019 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Augie said: I think his first dozen or so wins were against Girl Scouts who were just trying to move some cookies. Right? Goes to say he fought a lot of Glass Joe’s in his career. Balboa had like 23 losses and he gave him a shot. I’m sure there were many less talented Balboa’s in Creed’s win streak. Edited December 20, 2019 by Binghamton Beast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Fan Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 (edited) Per Rocky at 0:18 ain't nobody ever bettter Edited December 20, 2019 by Another Fan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBills808 Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 15 minutes ago, Another Fan said: Per Rocky at 0:18 ain't nobody ever bettter In possibly one of the most poignant displays of Hollywood's hubris of all time, Michael B Jordan, when asked by an interviewer about who he'd like to box in real life, actually said Roy Jones Jr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted December 20, 2019 Author Share Posted December 20, 2019 1 hour ago, Another Fan said: Per Rocky at 0:18 ain't nobody ever bettter Drago caused serious brain damage to Rocky so we really can’t take what he says seriously....plus he was probably trying to make the kid feel good about his Dad, even though Balboa had a hand in his death. Throw the towel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Fan Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 7 minutes ago, Binghamton Beast said: Drago caused serious brain damage to Rocky so we really can’t take what he says seriously....plus he was probably trying to make the kid feel good about his Dad, even though Balboa had a hand in his death. Throw the towel! In the clip he actually did not know that was his son yet when he said that. But yeah how’d he go from having severe brain damage in Rocky 5 to running his own restaurant? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 5 minutes ago, Another Fan said: In the clip he actually did not know that was his son yet when he said that. But yeah how’d he go from having severe brain damage in Rocky 5 to running his own restaurant? Back in my banking days they told me anyone who opened a restaurant HAD TO HAVE brain damage. They had a pretty solid point there. They come, they go, they come, they go.......mostly they go.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 Blasphemy. The Count of Monte Fisto was the last great champion. Balboa got lucky and then fought a bunch of bums to hang on to the title for a few years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 Creed died at 43 in 1985. I STILL think had he lived, he would have been able to knock out a young Mike Tyson. Balboa wouldn't even fight Gerry Cooney, for Christ's sakes. Creed was the real deal. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 it was hard on him with all those fights and each boxer landing 60 solid crosses and uppercuts every single round 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasons1992 Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 (edited) To the younger crowd out there: Raise your hand if you have no idea what's being discussed here. If you do, please immediately go watch Rocky 4. Edited December 20, 2019 by Seasons1992 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 7 minutes ago, Seasons1992 said: To the younger crowd out there: Raise your hand if you have no idea what's being discussed here. If you do, please immediately go watch Rocky 4. 3 was the best, Mr T in the theatre when it came out was the greatest villain ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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