The franchise follows the story of an underdog boxer Rocky Balboa, played by Sylvester Stallone, who gets a million-to-one ...

Apollo Creed joins Hiya Toys’ 1/12 scale Rocky action figure series with a detailed 6-inch collectible. Includes interchangeable hands, alternate head, star vests, and a boxing ring base with stool.

Weathers made liking Apollo Creed easy. For those watching "Rocky," Weathers also made it hard to choose between Creed and Rocky Balboa.

Rocky and Apollo: "Rocky" stars Sylvester Stallone, left, and Carl Weathers at the 31st Santa Barbara International Film Festival in 2016.

He was standing in front of a painting depicting their iconic characters, Rocky Balboa and Apollo Creed, facing off in the boxing ring.

Rocky and Apollo: "Rocky" stars Sylvester Stallone, left, and Carl Weathers at the 31st Santa Barbara International Film Festival in 2016. (Rebecca Sapp/Getty Images for Santa Barbara ...

Sylvester Stallone paid tribute today to Carl Weathers, who played Apollo Creed in the first four Rocky films and died Thursday at 76. In an emotional Instagram video post (watch it below), the ...

Sylvester Stallone paid tribute today to Carl Weathers, who played Apollo Creed in the first four Rocky films and died Thursday at 76. In an emotional Instagram video post (watch it below), the ...

Carl Weathers, best known for playing Apollo Creed in the "Rocky" franchise, has died, according to his family.

Carl Weathers, the actor played Apollo Creed in 'Rocky' in addition to memorable roles in 'Predator' and 'Happy Gilmore,' has died at the age of 76.