Actor Carl Weathers, a former professional American football player who shot to stardom by playing the brash and charismatic boxer Apollo Creed in the "Rocky" movies, died on Thursday of ...

He was standing in front of a painting depicting their iconic characters, Rocky Balboa and Apollo Creed, facing off in the boxing ring. View this post on Instagram.

Weathers made Rocky. There’s no Rocky wirrhout Apollo. Ps- that painting is epic! (And worth $$$$) Richard Ramsden on February 2, 2024 5:18 pm ...