<P> Rocky is a series of boxing films based on the eponymous, fictional character Rocky Balboa, played in each film by Sylvester Stallone . The films by order of release date are: Rocky (1976), Rocky II (1979), Rocky III (1982), Rocky IV (1985), Rocky V (1990), Rocky Balboa (2006) and Creed (2015). The film series has grossed more than $1.4 billion at the worldwide box office . </P> <P> All of the films were written by Stallone except for Creed, which was written by Ryan Coogler and Aaron Covington . The original film and the fifth installment were directed by John G. Avildsen, Creed was directed by Coogler, and Stallone directed the others . </P> <P> Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) is a small - time boxer who seems to be going nowhere in life, as he works day - in and day - out as a collector for a loan shark and fights in sleazy clubs for low - paid reward, to which Rocky is mocked and told that he's nothing but a' bum,' especially by gym trainer Mickey Goldmill (Burgess Meredith). At the same time, Rocky successfully courts Adrian Pennino (Talia Shire), a painfully shy woman with an alcoholic brother, Paulie (Burt Young). But when the world heavyweight champion boxer Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers) chooses Rocky at random as his opponent in a title fight, Rocky realizes he now has the chance to prove that he's not worthless . With Adrian's support and Mickey becoming his trainer and manager, Rocky fights for his self - respect . </P> <P> Soon after proving himself, even with a split decision loss to Apollo Creed, Rocky expects the good life to follow . He marries Adrian and begins spending the money he earned from the match . But after he fails at both endorsements and a series of low - wage jobs, Rocky realizes the only way he can survive is to begin boxing again . Creed on the other hand, faces criticism from fans to overcome the fight . As a result, he publicly taunts Rocky into a rematch, for which Rocky trains once again with Mickey . In the fifteenth round, Rocky knocks Creed to the ground, falling to the canvas himself in the process . Both fighters struggle to get to their feet, but only Rocky is successful . For the first time, Rocky is declared the World Heavyweight Champion . </P>

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