Carl Weathers, who has died aged 76, played Sylvester Stallone’s boxing rival Apollo Creed in the triple Oscar-winning film Rocky (1976); he also had a famous handshake with Arnold Schwarzenegger in ...

There are few franchises as long lasting — or as heavy-hitting — as the Rocky saga. Launching in 1976 with the Best Picture-winning Rocky, written by and starring Sylvester Stallone, the boxing series ...

"The celebration of the 45th Anniversary of Rocky continues with the release of the one sixth scale collectible figure of Rocky's friend and nemesis, Apollo Creed. World Heavyweight Champion Apollo ...

While it doesn’t shift from the standard boxing movie story arc, recent “Rocky” spin-off “Creed,” directed by Ryan Coogler of “Fruitvale Station” fame, makes for an entertaining film and a worthy ...

Rocky has been a staple of sports movies for almost 50 years now, with Sylvester Stallone reaching cult hero status for his portrayal of the “Italian Stallion,” Rocky Balboa. In the last decade, ...

Rocky Balboa (Stallone) recently retired, but his accountant landed him into some serious financial troubles. He makes the bold decision to mentor a younger boxer named Tommy (Tommy Morrison).

Michael B. Jordan explains the changes to Adonis Creed's final boxing look that updates Apollo Creed's look for 2023. Using new storylines and imagery, star and first-time director Michael B. Jordan ...

Tony Burton, who is best known for his role as Apollo Creed’s trainer Tony “Duke” Evers in the first six “Rocky” movies has died. He was 78. The former football player and boxer appeared alongside ...

Carl Weathers, best known for portraying boxer Apollo Creed in four Rocky films, died Thursday at age 76. Sports movie fans might also affectionately remember Weathers as golf coach Derick “Chubbs” ...

Carl Weathers, a former NFL linebacker who became a Hollywood action movie and comedy star, playing nemesis-turned-ally Apollo Creed in the "Rocky" movies, facing off against Arnold Schwarzenegger in ...

Apollo Creed, portrayed with charismatic flair by Carl Weathers, arrived on the screen with the 1976 film Rocky. As the undisputed heavyweight champion, Creed stole the spotlight, even if he was going ...

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