Who Is Apollo Creed? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Apollo Creed is a Company-Licensed comic book character, with over 17 comic issue appearances. Former World Champion until Rocky beat him in Rocky II.

Who is Apollo Creed?

Apollo Creed was born in 1943. He was an undefeated boxing Heavyweight Champion of the World. After Mac Lee Green dropped out of the upcoming title bout due to a broken hand and other boxers saying there isn't enough time to train for the upcoming Bicentennial bout on New Year's Day 1976. Apollo gave Rocky Balboa a shot at the title (due to his ring name "The Italian Stallion" and that he was Italian like the discoverer of America Christopher Columbus). Apollo's manager Duke didn't like the idea that Rocky was a southpaw. Apollo brushed this off and said he would take the match in three rounds "Creed in three". Apollo didn't take the fight serious and was knocked down for the first time in his career in the 1st round. Rocky almost beat him except for Apollo winning by a split decision and remained undefeated.

Key facts

Apollo Creed is of human origin. The character is published by Company-Licensed. With 17 recorded issue appearances, Apollo Creed ranks among the most featured characters in comics.