https://padlet.com/carsondiggs/q0eool8fo7c1as89 en-us 2022-08-24 12:46:55 UTC 2022-08-25 12:57:34 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f947.png carsondiggs https://padlet.com/carsondiggs/q0eool8fo7c1as89/wish/2270101636 Our character is Adonis Creed (Hero) he is the son of the late great beloved boxer Apollo Creed through a past affair. Apollo died in a tragic boxing match with Ivan Drago.]]> 2022-08-24 13:34:55 UTC https://padlet.com/carsondiggs/q0eool8fo7c1as89/wish/2270101636 carsondiggs https://padlet.com/carsondiggs/q0eool8fo7c1as89/wish/2270111193 He has a passion to pursue the boxing scene like his father and continue legacy so he sets out to Philadelphia the city where his father trained and fought many important matches in. Philadelphia is also the hometown of his fathers friend, training partner, and once rival. Rocky Balboa (Wise Mentor).]]> 2022-08-24 13:43:11 UTC https://padlet.com/carsondiggs/q0eool8fo7c1as89/wish/2270111193 carsondiggs https://padlet.com/carsondiggs/q0eool8fo7c1as89/wish/2270127894 Adonis needs direction to start his boxing career and he needs to train and hone his skills so he locates his fathers friend and local legend Rocky Balboa. Initially Rocky doesn't want anything to do with training Adonis because hes retired and does not want to return to the boxing world. Adonis convinces him by explaining his goal to carry on his fathers legacy. Rocky remembers all the ways Apollo (his father) helped him when he was a rookie and decides to take Adonis under his wing with his vast knowledge and experience.]]> 2022-08-24 13:55:57 UTC https://padlet.com/carsondiggs/q0eool8fo7c1as89/wish/2270127894 carsondiggs https://padlet.com/carsondiggs/q0eool8fo7c1as89/wish/2270151852 Adonis has to get out of his comfort zone staying in Philly since he's used to his lavish life in Los Angeles. He also had to get used to the people being different and the culture being less privileged. He also wasn't prepared for the ferocity and aggressiveness of the Philly gyms and the training Rocky had him undergo. ]]> 2022-08-24 14:13:21 UTC https://padlet.com/carsondiggs/q0eool8fo7c1as89/wish/2270151852 carsondiggs https://padlet.com/carsondiggs/q0eool8fo7c1as89/wish/2270219726 Word gets out that Adonis is the son of Apollo Creed and he is called out by the current heavyweight champion for a title fight. He pushes his limits and fights hard through all 12 rounds but loses through a judge decision. This loss humbled him and opened his eyes and he knew he had to train to the next level.]]> 2022-08-24 15:05:39 UTC https://padlet.com/carsondiggs/q0eool8fo7c1as89/wish/2270219726 carsondiggs https://padlet.com/carsondiggs/q0eool8fo7c1as89/wish/2270230733 Later Adonis is called out to his most rigorous fight yet in the form of an exhibition against Viktor Drago son of the man who killed his father (Villain). This strikes fear in him as he knows the stakes and that Viktor is a weight class above him.]]> 2022-08-24 15:13:57 UTC https://padlet.com/carsondiggs/q0eool8fo7c1as89/wish/2270230733 carsondiggs https://padlet.com/carsondiggs/q0eool8fo7c1as89/wish/2270238836 Adonis does not win and was beaten badly; suffering broken ribs, a concussion, and internal bleeding. This affects his spirit and mentality making him not want to fight anymore. Rocky motivates him and brings him out into a desert training camp where he trains and regains his drive for power to continue fighting.]]> 2022-08-24 15:20:11 UTC https://padlet.com/carsondiggs/q0eool8fo7c1as89/wish/2270238836 carsondiggs https://padlet.com/carsondiggs/q0eool8fo7c1as89/wish/2270524036 After his loss Adonis worked to come back bigger and stronger and put on weight to compete in the heavyweight division. He won all of his other matches and met Viktor again in the heavyweight championship. It's a long battle between both men with a lot of tension but Creed knocks out Viktor. He wins not as an act of revenge but sparks respect between the two families. Adonis is now a respected fighter and a champion.]]> 2022-08-24 19:27:51 UTC https://padlet.com/carsondiggs/q0eool8fo7c1as89/wish/2270524036 carsondiggs https://padlet.com/carsondiggs/q0eool8fo7c1as89/wish/2270529173 Adonis won the fight with the help of his family and was able to become the heavyweight champion. His story doesn't end here he still has a love for boxing. Viktor and Ivan Drago learn to have compassion in defeat which they aren't used to and return to Russia to continue training.]]> 2022-08-24 19:33:51 UTC https://padlet.com/carsondiggs/q0eool8fo7c1as89/wish/2270529173 carsondiggs https://padlet.com/carsondiggs/q0eool8fo7c1as89/wish/2271367188 Adonis doesn't choose to return to Los Angeles because he met a girlfriend in Philly that supported him throughout his fights. He marries her and they have a daughter. ]]> 2022-08-25 12:44:28 UTC https://padlet.com/carsondiggs/q0eool8fo7c1as89/wish/2271367188 carsondiggs https://padlet.com/carsondiggs/q0eool8fo7c1as89/wish/2271374804 Adonis is no longer compelled to fight but now wants to due to his own passion and his family. His family has brought him new insight as he wants to be there for his child since his father wasn't. He is now a more skilled and respected boxer as well since he overcame and defeated renowned opponents.]]> 2022-08-25 12:52:08 UTC https://padlet.com/carsondiggs/q0eool8fo7c1as89/wish/2271374804 carsondiggs https://padlet.com/carsondiggs/q0eool8fo7c1as89/wish/2271378319 The story of Creed is still ongoing but we can see that he is mentally and physically prepared for any challenge to come his way.]]> 2022-08-25 12:54:57 UTC https://padlet.com/carsondiggs/q0eool8fo7c1as89/wish/2271378319