What happened to Viktor Drago after Creed II

Submitted by jonah_wilkie t3_11dhqd9 in movies

I was wondering what happened to him after the film. Did he stop fighting and try to do something else. But because of the way he was brought up, I doubt he could do anything else. Though a championship fight, he probably got paid a tidy sum

Or did he take it on the chin and keep fighting and go on to be a very successful boxer cause he was good.

I hope he gets a mention in Creed III to know what he did

Bonus question: The news calls him a Ukrainian fighter, then Russia claim him as one of their own once he's successful. I didn't think a boxer can change their nationality after their pro debut. So, in the eyes of the officials, would he be Russian or Ukrainian

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signorryan t1_ja8nqg3 wrote

They are making a Drago movie (maybe still happening but idk due to rights issues)

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JackXDark t1_ja8swf6 wrote

Ivan Drago was exiled to Ukraine after losing to Rocky. I doubt he has any love for the Russian regime and they're fighting for their adopted homeland.

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QinPajamas t1_ja8u86j wrote

He was supposed to be the antagonist but he was unintentionally easier to root for. Creed was not that likable in that film.

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jamesneysmith t1_ja8ym4p wrote

He's in the trailer for Creed 3. So I assume you'll get an answer to your question

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JPumpkinhead1991 t1_ja8yynr wrote

Well he's not a real person for one. And also, it really doesn't matter. Just move on dont think and wait for the next product. Rinse and repeat until people stop paying.

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SparkG t1_ja99jvt wrote

He made Kindergarten Cop 2

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mikeweasy t1_ja9ukxk wrote

He is in Creed III so we shall see.

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Milk_A_Pikachu t1_jaa90j0 wrote

Replying to Amulek_My_Balls (#2,066,979)

In fairness, Apollo Creed is generally not the most likeable in all the Creed films. Philanderer who couldn't stop fighting and left his wife to raise his illegitimate kid. Which is why, for as amazing as the Creed films are, I hope it does end with a solid "I lived my dream. Now I am going to retire and spend time with my family" to show that the cycle has been broken.

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But yeah, bog standard "the protagonist is whoever I relate to the most" stupidity.

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SportPretend3049 t1_jabqmkt wrote

Fact of the matter is, even though he didn't beat Creed for the belt he is still a top fighter and should have a successful career. Hell, he fought the champion twice so he should have a pretty good chunk of cash.

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QinPajamas t1_jadwtny wrote

Replying to OfferOk8555 (#2,066,682)

Why? Creed was the champ, rich, grew up in a mansion versus a guy who had nothing and grew up in a struggle and also sought his mother (and father's) love. Drago certainly wasn't a villain in that film despite the intentions.

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