Rocky I (1976):
* Apollo Creed: The reigning heavyweight champion, a flashy and confident fighter.
Rocky II (1979):
* Apollo Creed: A rematch against the champion, this time with a bit more personal tension due to Rocky's newfound fame and Creed's desire for revenge.
Rocky III (1982):
* Clubber Lang: A brutal and ruthless young challenger, known for his aggressive fighting style.
Rocky IV (1985):
* Ivan Drago: A towering and powerful Soviet boxer, representing the Cold War tensions of the time.
Rocky V (1990):
* Tommy "The Machine" Gunn: A young fighter trained by Rocky, who becomes arrogant and turns against his mentor.
Rocky Balboa (2006):
* Mason "The Line" Dixon: The current heavyweight champion, a formidable opponent who represents a new generation of fighters.
Creed (2015):
* "Pretty" Ricky Conlan: A former boxing champion serving time in prison, and the father of Adonis Creed.
Creed II (2018):
* Viktor Drago: The son of Ivan Drago, seeking revenge for his father's defeat.
Creed III (2023):
* Damian "Diamond Dame" Anderson: A childhood friend of Adonis Creed who becomes his rival in the boxing world.