Adonis knocks Viktor down twice in the round, causing a number of Viktor's supporters, including Ludmilla Drago, to leave the fight. Height But Adonis isn’t the only one carrying father issues into this fight. Rocky, who trained Adonis at the start of his career, suffered severe brain damage in the fight. The fight became fairly evenly matched in the next few rounds with both fighters landing their power punches, stringing together combos, and continuing to batter their opponent. Then he met another unusual sight, a cowboy. In round six, Rocky began to cut off the distance and make an impact on Ivan, trapping him in the corner and unloading with a flurry of body shots that were clearly hurting the Russian! He shows that he does have a cold heart as he trains Viktor Drago (Ivan's son), relentlessly rather than bonding with him, but by the end of Creed II, Ivan made the decision to put his son over his nation, letting go of the past and bonding with his son. Rocky made it clear to everyone that he would attempt to avenge Apollo Creed's death at the hands of Ivan, which is now labelled "Death from Above". After Ivan's loss to Rocky Balboa, Ivan was disgraced by the USSR, where he was shamed and kicked out of the country, tainting the Drago name forever. the USSR is on the deck of a warship, where Ivan is pitted against the best A straight shot of that magnitude would kill a regular human flat. Infantry Captain (late 1970s until late 1980s) Professional Boxer (1985,1991-late 90s)Boxing Trainer for Viktor Drago (Late 90s-Present) FOR ME!"[3]. Viktor Drago (Florian Munteanu), left, and Adonis Creed (Michael B. Jordan) ... and the movie presents Rocky’s defeat of Drago as an American triumph over the Soviet Union. Ivan Apollo was doing well, landing combinations while Ivan stood back cocking his right hand and awaiting the right time to strike, Apollo continued at this pace for a bit longer until Sergei Rimsky (Ivan's trainer) yells at him to strike, causing Ivan to take a step forward, closing the distance and landing a huge straight right hand that pushed Apollo right into the ropes! Balboa continued taunting Ivan, asking him to throw real punches, which prompted the then infuriated Ivan to throw more punches, but to little avail. The fighters have more in common with each other than they realize, but pride and pressure are forcing them into the confrontation. Rocky IVRocky V (flashbacks)Creed II, Boxing Trainer for Viktor Drago (Late 90s-Present). It took Dolph Lundgren about six months to win the part and was first turned down by the casting directors for being too tall. Nicolai becomes fed up with the jokes and calls Apollo a has-been, Apollo becomes infuriated by this and jumps out of his seat, pointing fingers at Nicolai, Ivan then gets up, and a small melee ensues, with Ivan pushing Apollo as the conference comes to an end. Then came Herbert the Dinosaur, a Tyrannosaurus Rex. This announced at the press conference held as soon as Ivan got off the plane. He’s spent his whole life feeling like he’s had to live up to his famous, heavyweight-champion dad, and this is an opportunity to do so. Ludmilla Drago (Ivan's ex-wife and Viktor's mother) appears at the dinner, sitting next to another man, causing Viktor to storm out. 1 A video of Florian Munteanu's workout, training plan and diet to prepare for the role of Viktor Drago (son of Ivan Drago) in the new Creed 2 movie, which is the 8th movie in the Rocky franchise. Weight When he isn't writing, he plans projects he won't have time to make and cultivates an affinity for terrible horror films. Eye colour Drago destroyed the robot as well. Ivan held a post-conference right off the plane to announce his entry into the American professional boxing world. Creed II follows the Rocky series’ habit of casting real fighters as fictional boxers. Viktor Drago (son) '', in which Creed would succumb to his injuries and die. Rocky withstood everything that Ivan threw at him during those rounds. He is then seen being injected with anabolic steroids, despite the earlier denial by the Soviets that he didn't use steroids. He was extremely determined in the ring, capable of outworking any But from the footage we’ve seen of the younger Drago in action, he’s nothing like his once-famous father. The press continued to laugh at Ivan while he sat there in silence with the rest of his team until Ludmilla Drago claimed that this would be a great victory, causing Apollo to take a more serious tone and say ''You don't really think your gonna whip me?'' Blonde The two fighters met in the middle of the ring with the referee going over the rules, Creed seemed confident and excited as he tells Drago ''It's time to go to school!'' The final fight in opponent. They then touched gloves with Creed slamming into Ivan's and says ''You will lose'', which causes Creed's expression to become more worrying. During this time, he accumulated a record of 31-1 (31 KO) and won the WBA Heavyweight title. This follow-up to the 2015 Rocky spin-off continues the story of Adonis Creed, who has become a boxer in an attempt to live up to his father’s legacy. Ivan also showed surprising agility for In fact, his only other credit is the 2016 short film Bogat. He stands 6’4” and actually lost weight for the role. Later, he got the chance to send photos and meet Sylvester Stallone who told him he had a good chance to get the part, but advised him to gain twenty pounds of muscle. Au deuxième round, Drago massacre Creed jusqu'à ce que finalement, un coup fatal soit porté à ce dernier. Drago in the ring as it rises into the arena. He got the job because he’s big, scary, and knows how to throw a punch. Ivan was born on November 3rd, 1961 in Moscow, Russia, there isn’tmuch information surrounding his childhood, but one would assume that hewas raised with discipline, due to growing up in such a rough environment.Ivan would eventually join the Soviet Army becoming an Infantry Captain, itwas during this time that a boxing trainer named Sergei Rimsky and a high ranking political adviser named Nicolai Koloff were scouting the soldiers in order to find a worthyathlete. The cowboy attempted to strangle him with his lasso, but Drago was able to defeat him, too. Ivan then commences the final round with Rocky. At the time, the Soviet Union and the United States were at war with each other and the Soviet Union wanted to prove their superiority. During the press conference, the Soviets belittled Rocky as they claimed that Ivan would win for certain, due to Drago's superior genetics, superior strength and superior training. He also met Serial mom whom the criminals used to fool Drago, but to no avail, and he, in disgust, killed her and the baby (which was a doll filled with blood that did not fool Drago at all). Tier: 9-B. Film(s) Creed II I defeat real champion..'' and then in regards to Apollo's fatal injuries, Ivan said ''If he dies... he dies. Male It was predicted by the majority of sports analysis that Apollo would defeat Ivan because of his outweighing experience and his ability to win under pressure. Residence [4] . Ivan mentoring his son at the end of a round. 31 This was thanks to extensive training and whatever no-doubt illegal chemicals his handlers injected into him. resilience as he was vicious and relentless, not stopping until he finished an gold medalist in swimming. Following the end of the Cold War and the collapse of the Soviet Union, Ivan fought pro for a short time while raising his son. ", contrarily to how Soviets suggested that Ivan was fighting for his country. Ivan holds an Olympic gold medal and holds a strongest punch of over The film shows him as almost inhuman and monstrous. But it wouldn’t be a boxing movie if the big fight didn’t happen, so he’s probably not going to listen. Family He was awarded the loss via knockout in the fifteenth and final round. Viktor Drago’s father is no stranger to Rocky fans. He tells Balboa that they treated him like a stray dog, kicking him out. At the press conference, Ivan didn't say a word, he sat in silence while Ludmilla (Ivan's wife) answered all the questions about him. After Ivan wins that fight, his Soviet trainers were By the end of the first round, Rocky was already cut and bleeding with Ivan hungry for more. Russian Spoilers for Creed II ahead. He scolds Ivan for seeking validation from the very people who turned their backs on him when he needed them, telling his father that these people kicked him out. Ivan and his team held another press conference from their training facility, showcasing the advanced technology they're using to train him. He hasn’t done much acting before. Drago was supposed to be a genetically engineered super athlete who was created to show how futuristic training might make athletes of the future. Gorbachev, knowing of Drago's power, released him into the streets of the United States after briefing Drago on his mission. After Viktor knocked out another opponent in Ukraine and Adonis Creed won the World Heavyweight Championship, Ivan, Viktor and Buddy travel to Philadelphia to issue a challenge to Adonis for the title. In 1985, undefeated amateur Russian world boxing champion, 24-year-old Ivan arrived in the United States along with Ludmilla Drago (Ivan's wife), Nicolai Koloff (Ivan's political adviser) and Sergei Igor Rimsky and Manuel Vega (Ivan's trainers). Born 2100 psi, his average was 1850 psi. [4], Next, he met someone unusual—Segway Jerkwad. The ‘Rocky’ Connection. Nicolai is asked if Ivan can withstand the pressure of fighting someone like Balboa to which Nicolai responds that nobody can match Ivan's strength, endurance, or aggressiveness, making him indestructible. [2] He eventually retired, forced to live in Ukraine, where he lived a modest life while relentlessly training Viktor to be an even more formidable boxer than he was. size and strength by saying, "he is like your Popeye. In 2018, the Drago name is still shamed on by the Russians, leaving Ivan alone in Ukraine with Viktor Drago (Ivan's son). Physical Description A pre-fight press conference was held with Apollo cracking jokes and making fun of the Russian, stating that he is going to teach Ivan to box ''The American way'', Apollo was asked about Ivan's inexperience to which Apollo replied ''Some people just have to learn the hard way!'' Ivan Drago (Russian: Иван Драго) is a major antagonist in the Rocky film series. In the early stages of the first round, Apollo orbited the Russian, Ivan stood in the middle of the ring and Apollo danced around him, keeping distance to avoid any strikes from Ivan, but slipping in every second or two to land a quick jab on Ivan! Ivan would eventually join the Soviet Army becoming an Infantry Captain, it Kiev, UkraineMoscow, Russia (formerly) The press then attempted to ask Ivan a question, asking him his thoughts on Apollo, Ivan just stared at the press and didn't say a word, prompting Apollo to say ''his tongue didn't make it through customs!'' Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. In Rocky IV, Ivan Drago stood 6’5” and weighed 261 pounds. That friend was, of course, Apollo Creed. Last appearance spinach every day!" The national anthem of the USSR was then played as they unveiled a huge mural of their star athlete Ivan Drago! much information surrounding his childhood, but one would assume that he Drago apparaît dans le jeu vidéo Ivan Drago: Justice Enforcer, qui a été réalisé en hommage à la série de films Rocky. whatever he hits, he destroys. Balboa was able to land a few body shots, prompting Ivan to smile and point at his stomach, asking Rocky to bring it! Ivan's style was based on size, strength and mental tended to become more aggressive as fights went on. Ivan Drago trained his son specifically to carry on in his stead. opponent. The ring came up while "Living in America" was being performed by James Brown and Apollo Creed was making an elaborate entrance, dancing his way around all the showgirls, dancers and James Brown. After that, Mafioso Alfredo, a man dressed in black with a small pistol, attacked. Ivan seems delighted by all of this while Viktor doesn't seem to care for their stamp of approval. Ivan knows that there isn't anything he himself can do to get back into the Russians good graces, but he knows that he can use his son in order to be accepted back by them. Much like Lang, Ivan fatigued severely, rendering him helpless as Rocky rallied several punches against Ivan, uppercutting him into a knockdown. Drago dodged the bullets and killed Alfredo. … As seen in the events from Rocky Legends, Ivan was first scouted by Nicolai Koloff in Russia, Koloff was tasked with finding a fighter that could be built and sent to the United States in order to become champion. On the night of the fight, Ivan stood in the boxing ring alone and in the dark, unknown to him the ring rose up from under the ground and into the arena with him standing in it. Viktor has been fighting in Ukraine for some time, winning all of his fights by KO. boxer in the Red Navy named Yuri Denisov. Adonis never met his father, but the opportunity to fight the son of the man who murdered him offers some sense of retribution or closure for his loss. The audience erupted for Creed while the crowd boos at Drago. It was discovered that his blood pressure was over 200, and he had to be flown on a low-altitude flight from Canada to St. John's Hospital in Santa Monica, where he remained in intensive care for four days. Viktor had a rematch with Adonis in Russia, the fight was a war with both men destroying each other. In 1985 (Rocky IV), Ivan would fight one of America's greatest fighters named Apollo Creed in an exhibition match, but Ivan ended up destroying him with ease and knocking him out in the second round, resulting in the death of Creed, in which Rocky Balboa (Apollo's close friend) took it upon himself to avenge Apollo and agreed to a fight against Ivan in Russia where Ivan lost the fight, making it his first and only loss ever. Stance Next came Paulie's Robot, another machine, that did not attack. The conference culminates with Nicolai informing the press that the average heavyweight boxer averages 700 pounds of pressure per square inch when punching, Ivan then demonstrates a punch that totals at 1850 psi. against Rocky Balboa. was raised with discipline, due to growing up in such a rough environment. He appears as the main antagonist of both the 1985 film Rocky IVand the 2018 film Creed II. The Russian's present their faith and support by offering a gift to Viktor, custom-made boxing shorts. She Viktor (Ivan's son) pummeled Adonis in their first encounter but lost to Adonis via disqualification because he punched Adonis when he was down. At the end of the fourteenth round, Nicolai became so furious that he left his seat in the upper deck and personally got to Ivan's corner and started to rant at him for how his performance was weak, to the point where the Soviet's started cheering for Balboa and how Ivan needed to win, or else. Rocky Balboa Street Gear (Rocky Series 1), Rocky Balboa White Trunks (Rocky Series 1), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rocky_Legends, https://rocky.fandom.com/wiki/Rocky:_The_Ultimate_Guide, https://rocky.fandom.com/wiki/Ivan_Drago?oldid=14350. He is an individual who hates being treated like an object of somebody else's intentions. At the beginning of the seventh round, the president of the USSR Mikhail Gorbachev looked over with a worrying look to Nicolai Koloff who was seated next to him. After the fall of Soviet Union, he had a son named Viktor Drago who succeeded him in his boxing career. This is the first time in the fight that Rocky was making a real dint on Ivan apart from the cut in the second round. Nicolai drops a few snide insults towards the Americans, stating he hopes they can educate them on body chemistry among other things. And Viktor’s success will be his own after his fall from grace 30 years ago. the eye of prospects, from here Ivan was trained in Soviet Russia and went on to defeat a series of other boxers. But the filmmakers didn’t hire him for his expensive film experience. athlete. However, Ivan wasn't Losing to Rocky and embarrassing himself in front of high-ranking Soviet officials effectively ended Drago’s career, and his son presents his best opportunity to return to the spotlight. After the fight, Rocky Balboa did whatever he could to get a fight with Ivan, but the boxing commission stated that they would not sanction the fight, urging Rocky to wait two years. Draws That’s probably because rather than being a symbol of the might of Soviet sport and science, Viktor is rising from the crumbs of his father’s life. convinced Ivan could defeat the American and take the title. He was divorced by Ludmilla Drago (Ivan's wife) and he was forced to raise Viktor Drago (Ivan's son) on his own. dismissed allegations of Ivan's steroid use, explaining her husband's freakish In the second round, Ivan stood with his hands down and slipped Apollo's punches, intimidating Apollo. Segway was a cyborg (presumably), he had a wheel attached where his legs and feet were supposed to be. It's clear that Ivan is looking to finish the fight as quickly as possible. Wins by KO Nicolai states that whatever he hits, he destroys. In the final round, Viktor was very fatigued and had nothing left as he was unable to defend himself, causing Ivan to throw the towel in for his son and Ivan hugged Viktor as Ivan tells him that he is proud of him. Since Creed II is all about sons measuring up to their fathers, it only makes sense to wonder how Viktor Drago compares to his dad. Ludmilla Drago (left), Ivan Drago (center) and Nicolai Koloff (right) at the press conference. 6 ft 5 in (1.96m) Drago and Apollo facing off at the press conference. Ivan was also incredibly strong, a single punch impacting with the Drago's punching power was measured and it was well beyond that of whatever the best puncher in the world could do. Ivan briefly finds his way back into the good graces of the Russians as he and his son are invited to a private dinner held by some of the most powerful and influential people in Russia. Ivan Drago In the second round, Ivan continually lands blows on Rocky and knocks him down again, much to the chagrin of Balboa's trainers and Adrian Balboa (Rocky's wife), but the turning point comes when Rocky catches Ivan with a right hook that opens up a bad cut on his cheek! So Viktor is carrying his own share of historical baggage, which adds even more to the stakes and tragedy of the bout. Creed continued showboating to the crowd and dancing around before finally entering the ring as James Brown finished the song. When shooting the film, Sylvester Stallone decided that for the shooting of the fight, he and Dolph Lundgren should hit one another for real, so as to increase the intensity of the scene. Nationality [4]. This new opponent is Russian fighter Viktor Drago, and there’s more going on with him than you might know. During the weigh-in, Ivan taunts Adonis as Ivan tells Adonis he is much smaller than Apollo was. Adonis shoves Ivan, which prompts Viktor to shove Adonis and causing Adonis to become infuriated and attempt to go at Viktor, but Viktor is clearly not deterred by it and simply looks at Ivan, followed by walking away. Orthodox Ivan trains his son without remorse, pushing him, and often looking down on him for not doing better. Ivan Drago (Russian: Иван Драго) is a fictional character from the Rocky film series who originates from Soviet Russia.