WARNING! This article contains SPOILERS for Creed 3!Adonis’ primary struggle in Creed III proves that he still needed Rocky Balboa’s guidance in order to win his fight against Dame. Creed III is the ninth film in the Rocky franchise, but the first one without Sylvester Stallone as boxing champion Rocky Balboa. Stallone opted not to return due to his disagreements with the spinoff sequel’s story direction, but his character Rocky is still brought back in spirit.
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