EveryRockymovie is only as good as the opponent.
Langs relentless bullying streak was a stark contrast to the principled, yet flamboyant Apollo.
But make no mistake about his presence setting the tone for comic book-like villains in future Rocky installments.
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His newfound celebrity diminishes his skills because the hunger he has to go the distance is gone.
Mr. Ts Lang is similar to the Rocky established in the previous films.
Living in a lower-class urban environment, Lang fights in a southpaw style much like the Italian Stallion.
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In many respects,Lang is everything Rocky could have become had it not been for Adrian.
Rockys past life was by no means squeaky clean.
Few saw his potential until Adrian tapped into his heart and connected with the introverted nature they both shared.
Such hate translates to incredible strength that brings opponents down as quickly as three rounds.
This movie was not a knockout.
The shocking reveal by Lang that Mickey hadRockys post-Apollo fightsfixed was motivated not just by the managers fears.
He needed to protect the closest person to his child.
Despite Mickeys underhanded tactics to protect Rocky, this still does not make Lang any less sympathetic.
Lang had to insult Adrian to get under Rockys skin for a title fight to take place.
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