Boxing Scene

Tony Burton, Who Played Apollo Creed's Trainer, Passes Away

Tony Burton, who is best known for his role as Apollo Creed’s trainer Tony “Duke” Evers in the first six “Rocky” movies has died. He was 78. The former football player and boxer appeared alongside ...
The Root

Tony Burton, Apollo Creed’s Trainer From Rocky Films, Dies at 78

Rocky actor Tony Burton has died at the age of 78, according to MLive.com. Suggested Reading These R&B Groups Had Members Who Couldn’t Stand Each Other Heartbreaking Update in Case of Missing Black PG ...
The New York Times

An homage to Apollo Creed and the actor who played him, Carl Weathers

Sadness hits how it hits, when it hits, and there’s no telling why or when things impact you so. Hearing that Carl Weathers, the former Oakland Raiders linebacker turned actor, known best for playing ...
Hollywood Outbreak

‘Rocky IV’ At 40: How Stallone’s Sequel Became An ’80s icon

Rocky IV turns 40 as fans revisit its Cold War drama, iconic training montages, and Stallone’s unforgettable showdown with ...
Decider

Stream It Or Skip It: 'Creed' on Prime Video, A Triumphant Boxing Film That Spurred The 'Rocky Universe Comeback

Creed (and Creed II) find their way to Prime Video just in time for you to engage your own training sequence and either catch with or revisit the impressive new chapters of the venerable Rocky ...