Did Apollo Creed actually die?

Did Apollo Creed actually die?

By the start of the second round, Drago pummels Creed with ease. Rocky again tries to stop the fight by throwing in the towel, but hesitates too long, giving Drago a chance to deliver (just as Rocky drops the towel) a fatal blow to Apollo, who dies in Rocky's arms in the middle of the ring.

Who killed Apollo Creed in Rocky?

Ivan Drago Rocky Balboa accompanies his friend Apollo Creed to the ring in a boxing match against a Russian Boxer named Ivan Drago. Drago is too strong for Creed, and unfortunately kills him in his match.

Did Apollo really win the third fight?

Creed Reveals Who Won Rocky & Apollo's Third Fight When Adonis "Donnie" Creed went to his dad's old pal Rocky for help starting his boxing career. While they're talking things out, Adonis asks Rocky about his and Apollo's third fight, and to the likely surprise of many fans, Rocky admitted that it was Apollo who won.

Did rocky kill Apollo Creed?

• No, Ivan Drago didnt kill Apollo Creed. Apollo Creed killed Apollo Creed, with assists from Rocky Balboa and an incompetent referee. The fact of the matter is that Creed killed himself when he manipulated his way into fighting Drago. He had no business getting in the ring with anyone, for that matter.

What happened to Apollo Creed?

• After going toe-to-toe for much of the final round, Creed is knocked down by a left from Balboa, with Balboa falling down in exhaustion as well. Rocky gets up by the count of 9, but Creed is unable to pull himself up and is counted out, losing the match and the championship by knockout, his first professional loss.

Is Apollo Creed real?

• Apollo Creed is a fictional character from the Rocky films. He was played by Carl Weathers. He is a tough but agile boxer, who is, as the series begins, the undisputed heavyweight world champion. The character was inspired by the real-life champion Muhammad Ali, having what one author remarked as the same "brash, vocal,...

How old is Apollo Creed?

• Apollo Creed (Character) (Character) is a American Professional boxer (deceased), who was born on 17 August, 1943 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Age 42 years (age at death) old.