Every Fight In The Rocky Series Ranked From Worst To Best
2. Rocky Vs. Apollo Creed (Rocky)
The mother of all underdog tales came to a head when Rocky and Apollo first met in the ring in 1977.
How much drama and heart can be crammed into one boxing arena? More than we ever thought possible before this pulse-racing battle played out before or very eyes.
Who can forget the first time Creed hit the canvas against the odds, or that moment when the champion realised this was a contest he had to take seriously?
And what about the palpable sense of emotion in the aftermath of the final bell? Adriaaaan! True celluloid magic.