Sad Rocky Theory Claims Apollo Creed Knew He Would Die Fighting Drago
A heartbreaking Rocky IV theory suggests that Apollo Creed knew he was going to die in his fight with Ivan Drago but decided to continue the bout anyway. One of the most widely loved films in the Rocky franchise, Rocky IV dropped the relative realism of the original films, opting instead to have its titular character face off in a Cold War grudge match for the ages. Ivan Drago proved to be one of Rocky's toughest opponents, and their fight was made all the more dramatic by its literal life-or-death stakes.
The early scenes of Rocky IV famously saw the death of Apollo Creed at the hands of Ivan Drago as the two boxers faced off in an exhibition bout. Despite Apollo Creed's staggering amount of self-confidence, the young Soviet boxer was able to easily beat him, using his powerful punches to not just prove himself the superior fighter, but to end Apollo's life in one of the franchise's most tragic moments. Apollo Creed's death prompted Rocky to travel to Russia to fight Drago himself in what proved to be one of the Italian Stallion's defining moments.
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However, a fan theory posted to Reddit suggests that not only did Creed know he was going to die, but he actively chose his death at Drago's hands. The theory posits that Creed was too proud to admit that he had become too old to compete at the world level, and underestimated Drago until his death was already at hand. Already in the ring and faced with the colossal powerhouse of Ivan Drago, Creed opted to fight until the very end rather than face the sad reality of his situation.
The theory is based mostly upon Creed's own pride — something which is clearly established in
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