Rags To Riches: Rocky Balboa

The American Dream

The movie Rocky Balboa had a major theme throughout the duration of the film; The American Dream. The idea of having a Philadelphia local boxer, duke it out on the ring with the World Heavyweight Champion represents that theme. This idea was thought of the champion, Apollo Creed. Creed chose Rocky Balboa solely based on his ring name, The Italian Stallion. Creed explained that the name of Rocky was important because it brings curiosity and attention to the fight. At first, Rocky denied the offer because he felt as if he was not worthy enough to face a boxer such as Creed. Leading up to the fight, Rocky has done everything, and anything to train so he can be prepared for the fight. Rocky was the first boxer to ever knock Creed off his feet. Rocky was also the first boxer to be able to last the entire 15 rounds with Creeds. This is a huge accomplishment because no one, not even professional boxers, have done. And to have an amateur boxer from Philadelphia is extraordinary. This will really bring some publicity to Rocky and his boxing career.