The term 'Creed in Rocky Films' refers to the character of APOLLO Creed, a fictional boxer who appears in the Rocky film series. APOLLO Creed is a former heavyweight champion and a rival of the protagonist, Rocky Balboa. He is portrayed as a flamboyant showman who enjoys publicity and spectacle in the ring. APOLLO Creed is a major antagonist in the first two films, but later becomes an ally and mentor to Rocky.