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.