Sylvester Stallone

Mickey visits Rocky's apartment to plead for the chance to manage him, but Rocky confronts him about years of neglect and disrespect.

Rocky attempts to mentor a young neighborhood girl, warning her that her tough attitude and foul language will damage her long-term reputation.

Rocky confesses his deepest insecurities to Adrian on the eve of the big fight, explaining that winning isn't his goal. He reveals that his true objective is simply to 'go the distance' to prove to himself and the world that he is not just another failure from the neighborhood.

Mickey visits Rocky's apartment to offer his services as a manager, reflecting on his own brutal past and missed opportunities in the ring.

Rocky attempts to make a nervous Adrian feel comfortable in his apartment, leading to a vulnerable moment of mutual connection.

A drunken Paulie confronts Adrian and Rocky with a baseball bat, unleashing years of resentment and jealousy over their relationship and his own failures.