Rocky’s life changed forever when Heavyweight Champion Apollo Creed, inspired by the spirit of the American Bicentennial, decided to give a local "nobody" a shot at the title. Rocky was chosen simply because Creed liked his nickname. While everyone else saw a publicity stunt, Rocky saw his one chance to prove he wasn't just another "bum" from the neighborhood. Training for Respect
In the gritty neighborhoods of South Philadelphia, Rocky Balboa was a man caught between two worlds. By night, he was a club fighter nicknamed the "Italian Stallion," taking beatings for a few dollars. By day, he worked as an enforcer for a local loan shark named Tony Gazzo, though he lacked the heart to actually hurt the people who owed money. He lived a lonely life in a cramped apartment, finding solace only in his pet turtles and his quiet attraction to Adrian, the shy girl at the local pet store. The Million-to-One Chance Rocky Balboa
The story of Rocky Balboa is the ultimate "Cinderella" tale of a man who didn't need to win the fight to win at life. The Long Shot Training for Respect In the gritty neighborhoods of