How Well Do You Know The Rocky Franchise?

Robert “Rocky” Balboa was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on July 6, 1945, which also happens to be Sylvester Stallone's birthday. Stallone has portrayed the character in all eight Rocky movies.

There are six Rocky movies (Rocky, Rocky II, Rocky III, Rocky IV, Rocky V, and Rocky Balboa) and two Creed films (Creed and Creed II). The first Rocky movie was initially released on November 21, 1976.

Interesting enough, the 72 steps Rocky runs up during the iconic training scene from Rocky (1976), which is located at the entrance of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, is a major tourist spot and has become known as the "Rocky Steps."

At the end of Rocky III, Balboa and Apollo walk into an empty boxing gym and after some friendly banter, they square off for a third and final time. Although the conclusion was never determined, we later learned in Creed (2015) that Apollo won the rubber match.

Clubber Lang, portrayed by Mr. T, challenges and defeats Rocky Balboa with a brutal haymaker during the second round of their bout, winning the heavyweight championship and sending the famed boxer into a pit of depression.

Although we wouldn't recommend it, Rocky Balboa would drink raw eggs before every run because they're an excellent source of muscle-building protein and faster than making an omelet.

While Rocky is training with a sparring partner for his fight in the first film, Mickey can be heard on the ropes yelling this iconic line to Rocky. Mickey "Mighty Mick" Goldmill was played by Burgess Meredith.

Roughly 800 children from a local school in Philadelphia were used as extras in this unforgettable scene. The 72 stone steps before the entrance of Philadelphia Museum of Art are now commonly known to locals and tourists as "Rocky Steps."

Played by Michael B. Jordan, Adonis Creed is the one and only son of the former heavyweight champion, Apollo Creed. Wanting to follow in his father's footsteps, Adonis turns to Rocky to help train him to become a champion like his father.

Adrian worked at a pet store in the same neighborhood as Rocky. He would stop by from time to time to buy food and pet supplies before eventually working up the courage to ask her out on a date.

Before Talia Shire landed the role of Adrian Pennino, Susan Sarandon was being considered but eventually lost out on the role because she was believed to be “too sexy." In our opinion, Shire is beautiful and was the perfect choice.

After a disagreement about life, Rocky reminds his son, played by Milo Ventimiglia, to keep fighting and to never give up. If you ever feel like life is getting the best of you, find this inspiration quote on YouTube, it'll help.

Rocky and Adrian first date was at a skating rink on Thanksgiving day. Despite going to an ice rink, Rocky decided not to put on skates because as he claimed it was "bad for the ankles."

Initially, Sylvester Stallone had hoped Joe Frazier would get the role, but during a sparring session, "Smokin' Joe" split Sly's face open, resulting in a huge gash. As a result, the studio decided to cast Mr. T instead.

While at the zoo during the Rocky II (1979), Balboa nervously asks Adrian to marry him, which she happily accepts. Shortly after the pair get married, Adrian reveals that she is pregnant.

On May 5, 2018, Sylvester Stallone posted a photo on Instagram of his pet turtles Cuff and Link with the caption, "In CREED 2 with my original buddies from the first Rocky ... CUFF and LINK , now about 44 years old!"

After being head-butted by Spider Rico, Rocky lands a furious combination of haymakers, knocking Spider out cold. Rico, played by Pedro Lovell, also made a cameo in Rocky Balboa in 2006.

While on their first date at the skating rink, Adrian asks Rocky why he fights and the “Italian stallion” comically responds by saying “because I can’t sing or dance.”

Bianca is played by the talented Tessa Thompson, also known for roles in Westworld, Men in Black: International, Annihilation, and playing Valkyrie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Former Romanian amateur boxer Florian Munteanu was relatively unknown prior to being cast to play Drago's son in the Creed sequel. Munteanu can also be found in Bogart (2016) and The Noite com Danilo Gentili (2014).

Adonis and Bianca Creed's daughter, Amara, was born during Creed II (2018). It was later revealed that Amara was born deaf, a condition passed on by her mother, who also suffers from a progressive hearing disorder.