Sylvester Stallone Didn’t Want Apollo Creed to Die in ‘Rocky IV’

Forty years after the first movie came out, Sylvester Stallone has shared that Apollo Creed’s death wasn’t necessary, and fans were understandably upset to see such a beloved character die in the ring. In the film, Rocky is retired and worried about Adonis Creed accepting a fight with Ivan Drago. Despite Rocky’s concerns, Creed insists on the match, leaving Rocky with no choice but to help him prepare. During the fight, Rocky has a chance to stop it, potentially saving Creed’s life, but Apollo refuses, and Drago ultimately delivers the fatal blow.








