Rocky III

Third boxing sequel

Rocky III is the 1982 sequel in the Rocky film franchise, in which the boxer Rocky Balboa loses his heavyweight title to the ferocious Clubber Lang, then trains with former rival Apollo Creed to reclaim it.

The film introduced "Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor and Mr.

T as the menacing Lang.

It's often referenced for its training montages and the line I pity the fool.

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Mr. T · Apollo Creed · beach running · Survivor · heavyweight champion · knockout · Philadelphia · heavyweight · champion · Adrian · training · montage · beach · running · training montage · punches · fight scene · ring

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Raging Bull · Rocky Balboa · Rocky V · Creed · Rocky IV

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Raging Bull · Rudy · Hoosiers · Cinderella Man · The Fighter

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Cinderella Man · Rudy · Hoosiers · 8 Mile · Slumdog Millionaire

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Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG