QIsn't the minimum weight for a heavyweight fighter 200lbs? How could Rocky fight if he only weighed 191lbs?
AThis question is difficult to answer because the complete set of sanctioning rules are not identified. In many boxing commission jurisdictions, the minimum weight to be classified as a heavyweight is indeed 200 pounds, however this is not the rule across the board, and it is entirely possible that the rules may have been different in this jurisdiction. Additionally, perhaps the sanctioning commission made a special exception for Rocky due to the magnitude of the fight and Rocky's significance in the boxing world.
AClad in Apollo's own red, white, and blue shorts, Rocky dominates round one, going after Lang with a level of speed and skill that surprises even Lang. In the second round, Rocky switches tactics and allows Lang to dominate, even inviting him to knock him with another blow. By round three, Lang is clearly angry and tired, and Rocky easily dodges most of Lang's jabs. Landing blow after blow on the outfoxed Lang, Rocky succeeds in a knockout and earns back his title as Heavyweight Champion of the World. Later, Rocky and Apollo return to the gym where Apollo reveals the terms of the 'favor' that Rocky owes him...a private sparring match between the two of them. In the final scene, they dance around the ring together while Rocky good-naturedly taunts Apollo about being old, and Apollo assures Rocky that he still has a few tricks up his sleeve. They throw the first blows simultaneously, and the screen freezes.
QWhy would Apollo Creed agree to train Rocky?
ACreed was also offended by the arrogant Clubber Lang. Commentator at Lang and Rocky's premiere fight, Creed tried to shake hands with both contestants, but Lang refused to shake Creed's hand, calling him a 'has been' and telling him to 'get out of my face!' Creed was visibly disgusted by Lang's behavior.
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