Apollo Creed - The Master of Disaster
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- Apollo Creed is one of the coolest fictional boxing characters during the long rich history of film and television. This video will provide a character review and analysis of Apollo Creed, a character portrayed by the late great Carl Weathers in the Rocky Movie Franchise.
This video will provide a complete "career retrospective" of Apollo Creed as seen from the Rocky movies.
RIP Carl Weathers
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This episode of Rummy's Corner was written, narrated, and produced by Geoffrey Ciani (aka - Rummy).
Apollo Creed - The Master of Disaster (RIP Carl Weathers)
Apollo Creed - The Master of Disaster (Career Retrospective)
RIP Carl Weathers an absolute legend.
Rip Carl Weathers 🥊🥊
You are not forgotten, Apollo. Never.
Rummy, I grew up seeing Apollo and Rocky as examples of how one can overcome and evolve in life. Thank you for honoring Apollo Creed.
That pretty well sums up what I wanted to say.
Very well done Rummy.
I never realized how much I appreciated Apollo Creed until Carl Weather died... Now that you mention it, my fav part was always when he tried to jump out of his wheelchair to fight Rocky, while he was in HIS wheelchair.
@jasonvoorhees5640 explain yor comment .
Ngannou Fury story looks way similar with this one :)
This is a great comment. These characters: Rocky, Apollo, Tony, Mickey positively influenced a lot of young men.
I love that thi video treats Creed as a real boxing champion. Weathers was an inspiration to many!
So good, especially for all of us who love the Rocky series. Amazing!
Carl Weathers did play football prior to acting so he already had that natural athletic aura which lends the character of Creed some authenticity.
That was a nice tribute. I expected nothing less of you!
Thank you very much. Cheers!
The first Rocky movie is a masterpiece.
@jasonvoorhees5640 That’s true, even though you can get a just as dangerous fight in wwe if they really want to put the hurt on the opponent. What happens is in boxing you can’t sign off on the floor, if the boxers doesn’t put on the fight for their life the fans will be angry and the lose credibility and get a hard time fighting credible opponents. 12 round war and somebody gets knocked out in the last second makes everybody happy.
I remember heated discussions of how Apollo would do against Clubber Lang. Real talk about a fictional character. RIP❤
Apollo’s movement would have been too much for Clubber. Having if said that if Clubber tagged him, it could be a knock out in Clubbers’s favour
Apollo would've embarrassed Clubber.
My oldest brother Mike passed away four years ago at 49 from Alzheimer’s. He lived his life with Down Syndrome and was kind to everyone he met. The Rocky movie series was arguably his favorite, and I have many fond memories of watching these with him. He’ll always be the greatest person I’ll ever know and I miss him tremendously.
Just wanted to say thanks Rummy for this awesome tribute to Carl Weathers. You’re channel is top notch and you put your heart into it. RIP Carl and my brother Mike. God bless.
RIP to both of them. Those sound like some great memories right there.
From anti-hero, to a villian, to one of the greatest heroes on the screen ever.
Carl Weathers created an all-time great character. And we are eternally grateful.
RIP, champ.
Apollo Creed is such a great character because of Carl Weathers. He really embodies the physicality and personality. Legendary performance. RIP.
I can’t remember ever being this sad about a celebrity passing. Carl was more than just an actor, he was a huge part of my childhood and I take the lessons from Rocky and creed into my everyday life.
I was not expecting a Rummy’s corner upload at 3 am but I’m here for it!
Dont Stop Here Rummy Might As Well Do The Entire Rocky Franchise Now, I Will Definitely Tune In 👌
Grew Up With This & What Made Me A Fan Of Boxing !
RIP Carl " Apollo "
Always Respect & Quality Rummy !
Think he did a Rocky Retrospective about 5 years ago if you’re interested.
Rip Carl Weathers. A legend
I think one of the reasons the film was so good was that Carl Weathers was so believable in the part. he really was a pro athlete.
There is no Tomorrow. R.I.P CARL.🙏🏾🕊✨️
Kudos to Rummy for devoting a video to a man who portrayed an all-time great movie character who instilled life & flavor into the Rocky series! Thanks Rum!
I'm 42 and grew up in 80s and 90s these films are embedded in my soul.
Makes me wanna go watch rocky 4 again
Carl weathers was the other half of what made the first two ROCKY movies such classics!
The perfect synopsis of the first 3 Rocky movies and the Apollo Creed character, plus a heartwarming tribute to Carl Weathers.
Thanks Rummy.
"Dammit Rock! There is no tomorow!" R.I.P Carl Weathers.
This was an amazing tribute to the character Apollo Creed , "The King of Sting," “The Dancing Destroyer," "The Prince of Punch," "The Count of Monte Fisto", "The Master of Disaster." played by the great powerhouse Carl Weathers RIP
Great tribute to a legend. Rocky 3 was the start of my love for boxing too. R.I.P. Carl Weathers
I still get goosebumps watching the Rocky movies. This is a a brilliant video, huge respect to Carl for creating such an unforgettable character.
RIP, Carl Weathers. Thankyou for all the wonderful memories you gave us. He was perfectly cast for the part, wasn't he? ❤
Thank you for making this video, Rummy, you’re not the only one who will miss Apollo.
The phrase, "It's All in the hips" helped me with dancing... and more intimate acts! 😁
I never got into golf.
I learned a lot from those Rocky movies about grit and character, about showing up and showing off (smile). Thanks for a memorable role Mr. Weathers, and thanks Rummy for a nice stroll down memory lane.
Apollo Creed is the catalyst for the Rocky legend. Without Creed, he would not reach for more, more love, more respect and to go the distance, to have a family and so on.
Rest in power, Apollo Creed❤️
"Hey baby, do the magic hand thing." - Apollo Creed
RIP Carl Weathers, thanks Rummy! Well done as always!
The fact that you made a breakdown video of the Apollo Creed fights as if they were real life bouts is ridiculously fun & I can't think of a better tribute to the man who brought his A-game to every role. RIP Dillon, Jericho, and the Dancing Destroyer 🙏
Thanks Rummy for this great video. In 1979 when i was 13 I went to the cinema to see the movie 1941 but went to the wrong theatre, where Rocky 2 was playing. I never looked back. Weathers was great and brought so much personality and charisma to the part of Apollo. RIP Carl
Apollo was the most charismatic and hounorable character in the rocky franchise and will stay a love of mine. Carl weathers, the Sun lost some sunlight when you passed.
The Count of Monte Fisto is his best nickname! 🥊
We were spoiled for good.. Rocky, Apollo, Conan, Bloodsport, and more. The loss of Carl Weathers is still fresh. The giants are leaving us.
RIP Carl and Apollo
Rummy, that was just a terrific tribute really well done. Thanks very much.
A lovely tribute, Carl Weathers was one of the best. RIP❤
Rocky 3 was a massive part of my life too got me heavily into boxing ...RIP Carl weathers. ....CROWEMAN UK boxing fans
OMG Rummy can I hit the like button 833 more times, This for me was your Greatest Video! You are Not alone Sir. The Same thing happened for me as a child. I saw Rocky III and was hooked. Then I watched Roberto Duran and Marvin Hagler Duke it out and then watched Mike Tyson's Prime Reign supreme for a few years! Carl Weathers RIP !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Apollo Creed is Legendary and a Hero!!!! Thank YOU so much Rummy!!!!!!!!!
The Rocky films also got me into boxing. I have very fond memories of watching them as a child with my dad. RIP Carl Weathers!
Carl Weathers is an American Hero. Thanks for doing this Rummy, love your channel.
I recall the days of Carl Weathers playing with the C.F.L. B.C. Lions early 1970s . He was very charismatic and stand alone confident . When I watched the first Rocky and Apollo Creed it was no surprise .
Fantastic you did this Rummy. The rocky films mean so much to boxing fans around the world. RIP Carl APOLLO CREED Weathers 🙏
My Dad did a comicon with him once - said he was an awesome dude who made heaps of time for his fans
My mom and dad went to the movies and saw Rocky. They came home, picked me and my brothers up and took us to the movie theater to see Rocky the same day it was so inspiring.
@Rummy's Corner I always thought that "Eye of the Tiger" meant having no fear. In both Rocky 1 and Rocky 2, Apollo was fighting his fears. His first sign of fear appeared once he was sent to the canvas in round #1 of the first fight. The whole rematch stuff including the rematch itself allowed us to see the best version of Apollo, BUT he was still fighting his fears. i mean, instead of listening to his corner before the 30th and final round, he preferred gambling than playing it safe. He wanted to close the show because he feared being ridiculized by the media or at least in his own mind for not getting the stoppage against Rocky, especially after being prepared that perfectly...
In Rocky 3, Rocky's fears is what made him lose the first fight vs Clubber Lang. He was not there mentally... In the rematch vs Lang, he was ready for anything mentally. He didn't have any fear and that's EXACTLY what INTIMIDATED Clubber Lang, causing him to do too much and ultimately get gassed while Rocky was recharging, but yeah in the hell of a fight.
Any thoughts?
The first 4 Rocky movies is some of the best cinema in my life…doesn’t happen without Apollo Creed, and Carl Weathers! RIP
Great tribute. RIP Carl.🥊🥊
Rip Carl Weathers 🙏❤..
Rummy this was awesome great job thank you for doing this ... Rocky and Apollo it doesn't get any better
This video is a beauty Rummy thanks mate. God Bless Carl Weathers a brilliant actor who bought such joy to us young lads of the 80s, a life well lived Thank You & RIP
Wow Rummy Wow. What a lovely tribute. Very very well done. The old King of the Sting will always have a place in the heart of those of us who lived it in the 80's growing up.
right thats it im binge watching the rockys again for the whatever number of time
Great tribute. Rocky 2 was my introduction to boxing in a similar way to you.
Even today, the way Apollo fights is the way i secretly believe all boxers should fight. He had a great 1-2.
My younger self took years to re-watch Rocky IV after the first viewing because i was so traumatised by Apollo's death. Worse than when Goose died!
RIP Apollo.
As an aside, glad you mentioned Rocky learning to swim in what must be a week. Classic 80s nonsense that we just accepted because it was the 80s. Good times.
Thanks for all the memories Carl, and may you rest in peace. Beautiful summary
My family and I went to see Rocky III while on summer vacation at the beach when I was about 12. That was summer of '82. I thought it was the greatest film ever. You are right about Carl making that role come to life. He took it beyond the antagonist and into heart and soul of the whole Rocky saga. Great tribute here, Rum.
Great video Rummy. I love this tribute to Carl Weathers during his portrayal of Apollo Creed. R.I.P Carl.
I hope Mr. Weathers is looking down and smiling on how elegant and touching of a tribute u produced. No other actor could have brought the charisma, energy, or depth. Carl Weathers's portrayal of Apollo Creed is the perfect example of bringing a character to life and because of that, Apollo Creed will be forever memorialized as one of the great boxing heroes in the history of cinema.
Carl Weathers was one of those folks whose name I knew, but I didnt realize how much of a part of my life he was until news broke of his passing. All I was, was a consumer of some of his content - but that content was pivotal in my own upbringing as well. I feel real emotion knowing that he's gone.
This is a good video showcasing his most memorable roles. Thanks Rummy!
I literally want a creed/rocky prequel showing apollos' beginnings, and his journey to the title! That would be amazing!!
Rummy, i always enjoy your narrations, but you summing up apollos story as if it was wasnt fictional was super capturing. bravo!
Hey great summary and narration 🦾
Cheers Rummy. I had the honour of being born on Carl's 30th birthday.
Really appreciate that this video was set up talking about Creed through the lens of reviewing a real boxer instead of a movie character. The Rocky series is one of my favorites and furthered my love for boxing, and I was gutted to hear that Carl had passed. Great tribute!
I just watched "Creed II" with my son. They don't live up to the Rocky films but they are what they are. Thank you for recognizing the Great Carl Weathers! He actually had a small role in Close Encounters of the Third Kind!
Yes, military police officer.
Dammit, Rummy. Now I have to watch Rocky.
This was fantastic! I haven't seen a so well put together tribute on any other media outlet.
A+ what an incredible video. This is what TH-cam should be about. So so good. Thank you.
Rest in Power Legend!
RIP Carl Weathers. Gone but never forgotten.
All do respect to apollo hands down and iam very very grateful how rocky past the torch to apollo son who kept apollo Legacy strong and alive 👍👊💯
I love how you broke down the fights like they actually happened!!
How brilliant to review the late Carl Weather's character in the Rocky franchise as if it were a real saga!
Thumbs up before I watch. I grew up with this series.
Beautifully written - Perfectly portrayed .
Great job Rummy. Carl Weathers is a legend. RIP Carl.
Geoffrey... your narration was fantastic.... great tribute...Rest in peace Carl.
Loved every bit of your tribute video to the one and only Apollo Creed(Carl wheathers) His character will forever remain and inspiration to many for generations to come. 💪🏾 🥊
"Be a thinker not a stinker"... Apollo Creed ...... Rip Carl weathers 🙌👏👏👏👏🥊
Thank you Rummy 👍✨ you are one of the greatest classiest pound for pound boxing channels of all times....🥇🏆📢*** "Rummy's Cornerrrrrrr" 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thanks for such an amazing video! The Rocky movies were honestly ife changing for me. They had a level of guidance, wisdom, and life lessons that helped me time and time again over the years.
Catch you on the other side Apollo!
Wow, Rummy wow! Wasn't expecting this
Super enjoyable watch...
Many thanks Rummy
It’s crazy how much Fury v Ngannou mirrors this story
Well done, Geoffrey. I share a lot of your childhood memories about Carl. RIP Carl Weathers
Rummy that was amazing. Thank you
GREAT TRIBUTE! NOBODY else could have played Apollo Creed. A great athlete who despite his huge popularity never reached his full potential. I grew up with Apollo and had a chance to speak with Carl over the phone when he was promoting Action Jackson. A real gentleman. RIP Carl. Blessings to his family.
Bro this was a video I didn’t know I needed. Simply amazing great job brother!
I had the the Rocky films on VHS as a kid, and wore them out from how many times I watched them. Fell in love with the franchise and been a huge fan ever since. Like Rummy, I too had a soft spot for Rocky III, as it played a huge role in me getting into boxing as well. Weathers was perfect in the role of Apollo Creed, and in my opinion the films don’t become what they did without him and his masterful portrayal. His character taught me several life lessons that stuck with me. RIP champ 🥊❤
What a great tribute Mr. Rummy... That was spot on...
Ah Rocky - the GOAT boxer at blocking punches with his face - RIP Carl - legend.
It always seemed hard to imagine the obsessed Creed from Rocky II giving up after that loss and eschewing another rematch. So I sort of head canon it this way. After Rocky II, Apollo’s doctors and wife convince him that he needs a year off to let his body recover. Apollo concedes to that, but fully expects to pursue “Superfight III” after his 1 year rest. But over that year he feels fulfilled by his other entrepreneurial and philanthropic ventures. The year passes and he decides not to rush into fighting again. He’s NOT “retired,” but Rocky can wait. Creed sort of floats in that bubble of procrastination and contentment for another couple of years until Rocky loses to Clubber Lang. This snaps Creed out of it. If he’s ever going to get back into boxing it’s now or never. He briefly considers challenging Lang, but in his heart that’s not his priority: his unfinished business was with Rocky. His best case scenario would be for Rocky to rematch Lang, retake the title, and THEN Apollo and Rocky could pick up where they left off, with a third fight. But he can see that Rocky is going to need help if he rematches Lang. That’s why Creed steps in and offers his help to Rocky in Rocky III. At the beginning of that partnership I think Apollo still plans to challenge Rocky to a public rematch if they can get rid of Lang, and that this is what Apollo means the first time he says to Rocky, “When this is all over you’ll owe me a favor.” However, as Creed and Rocky become true friends during the training in Rocky III, he doesn’t want to go back to being Rocky’s adversary. So that’s when Creed privately settles on a closed door, unofficial friendly bout as being a good enough way to say goodbye to the gloves. (Almost makes you wish he didn’t put em back on in Rocky IV.)
Carl Weathers was able to combine Sugar Ray Leonard, Tommy Hearns and Marvin Hagler in his character Apollo Creed
Superb video. enjoying every moment.
This was amazing work. Your passion for the sport really does well, the way you break down some fight commentary makes me think you'd make a great coach. I had over 50 fights in the amateurs so I know you definitely care and are knowledgeable about the sport.
Great work RC , waking up to this video is better than waking up to a cup of Folgers coffee 😅💥🔥💢✌️💯
That was a beautiful piece Rummy, thanks man🙏👊
Yessss a video on the King Of Sting.
Cheers Rummy as always🇬🇧👊🏼
Great tribute Rummy!
I saw Rocky III in the cinema when it first came out. I have never seen an audience at a cinema be so involved in a movie experience; it was like we were at a real fight...never been at anything since that got that kind of reaction. RIP Carl.
Thank you Carl for all the memories of the roles you played and for inspiring Rummy's Corner.