The main character, history student Thomas Levy, is absorbed in his studies, loves to run in the morning and misses his older brother, who lives far away and in a completely different world... He has no idea what he will be involved in. Will he be able to survive the battle with the dangerous Nazi criminal who is after him?

Rocky Balboa is happy in his family life, and even the perpetual mumbling of Paulie Pennino, Adriana's brother, can't spoil Rocky's good mood. But a new tragedy bursts into Balboa's life....

His friend and trainer Apollo Creed agrees to take part in an exhibition fight with the world champion among amateur boxers Ivan Drago, captain of the Soviet Army. The organizers of the match called the bout an exhibition fight, but Ivan Drago turned the boxing fight into a real fight: the Russian giant, like a sledgehammer, laid Creed in the ring with a fatal blow.

To avenge the death of his friend in a fair sporting fight, Rocky Balboa returns to big boxing. To prepare for the fight, which, according to the terms of the contract, will be held in Moscow, Rocky goes to Russia, where he begins to regain fitness....

After defeating Apollo Creed, Rocky Balboa is basking in the glory. He is surrounded by luxury and prestige. He easily defeats all challengers to his championship belt. Fees are high, and training is short, and as a result Rocky begins to lose his famous speed and accuracy. Eventually, when a young, impenetrable, hurricane-like boxer named Klabber enters the ring, Rocky finds himself unable to withstand his crushing blows. The loss of his title has left Balboa mentally drained. The former opponent Apollo Creed helps him to regain faith in himself.

After a tough fight with Apollo Creed, Rocky Balboa heals his wounds. He decides to quit the sport and start a new quiet life. However, the prize money quickly melted away, and Rocky's new job doesn't work out. Despite the protests of his pregnant wife, Rocky agrees to a rematch with Appolo Creed, who is in great physical shape and is eager to take revenge on the Italian stallion.