In the film "Rocky", the amateur boxer "Rocky", played by Sylvester Stallone, steps into the ring to fight the reigning champion "Apollo creed". He cuts a fine figure during the fight, but is not quite able to win. The spectators however, treat him as a winner, cheering loudly. He's also a winner in love and is finally able to win "Adrian's" heart, his friend's sister with whom he has been in love for some time. The film was actually meant to end differently originally. "Rocky" instead of fighting was meant to accept the money offered him and use it to help "Adrian" open a pet shop.