30. "Apollo Creed meets the Italian Stallion... sounds like a damn monster movie." — Apollo Creed, challenging his Samuel L. (or Action) Jackson in Rocky. 29. "I want you outta here instamatically." ...

He also shares growth with Michael B. Jordan’s Adonis Creed following the death of Apollo Creed. In Creed III, ... MORE: Ranking the 40 best quotes from all six 'Rocky' movies.

Mick, the hardened trainer played by Burgess Meredith, visits Rocky after the fight with Apollo Creed is confirmed. Seeing Rocky as a last chance to reach greatness, he explains how much he lost ...

In 1985, Apollo Creed left the Rocky universe too soon. Ali — who died at age 74 in 2016 — suffered for 32 years after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease .