Hans was Rocky’s best friend back when they practiced together with Mickey in Philly. Rock was prepping for his first big fight against none other than Apollo Creed with Hans as a sparring partner. Eventually Rocky took down Apollo Creed and became a household name while Hans started his own successful career, albeit not at the level of Rocky’s. However, Hans did have a unique fighting style which could exploit Rocky.
This lead to animosity between the two friends, but mainly from Hans’s corner as he couldn’t bear to see the success and friendship between Rocky and Mickey. WIth Hans being with MIckey first he believed that Mick would come train him.
One day, Hans decided it was time to challenge Rocky and take all of the fame that he so desperately desired.
“What do ya think, Mick?” Rocky asked his old friend.
“You’re the Italian Stallion! The champion of the world! You gotta do it kid.”
Rocky accepted the challenge as a champion should. Rocky didn’t think much of Hans at this point and didn't practice adequately for the fight. Two met for the fight and round after round went by with Hans taking each. His unorthodox fighting style caused trouble for Rocky and after the full 15 rounds, Hans won by unanimous decision without losing a single round.
Adrian pleaded, “Please Rocky what do you have to prove? He knew all your weaknesses and used them. Why risk what you have already accomplished?”
“Adrian I have to go fight him again. I know what I did wrong last time and won’t lose this time. I won’t lose everything.”
The rematch was just as swift as before. Rocky tried a few new things but Hans still knew everything that he would do. Again 15 rounds for Hans and the unanimous decision.
Fans across the world decided that Rocky was washed up. Given more time to prepare and with full knowledge of his opponents capabilities he still went and fought Hans and lost easily. The (former) champion of the world doesn’t just get outclassed in back to back matches.
“Mick we’re gonna go harder than ever before. This can’t be how it goes for me. Hans helped me so much, but has taken everything.” Rocky and Mick left their premier boxing facilities and headed out for some really inspiring training. The montage of rolled boulders, scaled cliffs, and logs chopped was what really gave Rocky the weapons to take down Hans. This took years until they asked for the third rematch.
Meanwhile, Hans wasn’t too worried about Rocky. He had beaten the “Italian Stallion” soundly, twice in a row. World class training was new for Hans and he made okay use ot it, but didn’t train for as long as Rocky.
The days approached for the fight and Rocky had a calm confidence. Mickey had trained him well and Rocky was ready. A new feeling was in the air.
Hans and Rocky bumped gloves at the center of the ring as the bell chimed. This time Rocky was the one in command. Almost every punch thrown from Hans was dodged or deflect and it seemed as though Rocky couldn’t miss. It was a slow affair as Rocky did take some hits but it only lasted until the 8th round. At this point Rocky ducked a right cross from Hans and followed up with his own southpaw left cross and dropped Hans.
This lead to animosity between the two friends, but mainly from Hans’s corner as he couldn’t bear to see the success and friendship between Rocky and Mickey. WIth Hans being with MIckey first he believed that Mick would come train him.
One day, Hans decided it was time to challenge Rocky and take all of the fame that he so desperately desired.
“What do ya think, Mick?” Rocky asked his old friend.
“You’re the Italian Stallion! The champion of the world! You gotta do it kid.”
Rocky accepted the challenge as a champion should. Rocky didn’t think much of Hans at this point and didn't practice adequately for the fight. Two met for the fight and round after round went by with Hans taking each. His unorthodox fighting style caused trouble for Rocky and after the full 15 rounds, Hans won by unanimous decision without losing a single round.
Adrian pleaded, “Please Rocky what do you have to prove? He knew all your weaknesses and used them. Why risk what you have already accomplished?”
“Adrian I have to go fight him again. I know what I did wrong last time and won’t lose this time. I won’t lose everything.”
The rematch was just as swift as before. Rocky tried a few new things but Hans still knew everything that he would do. Again 15 rounds for Hans and the unanimous decision.
Fans across the world decided that Rocky was washed up. Given more time to prepare and with full knowledge of his opponents capabilities he still went and fought Hans and lost easily. The (former) champion of the world doesn’t just get outclassed in back to back matches.
“Mick we’re gonna go harder than ever before. This can’t be how it goes for me. Hans helped me so much, but has taken everything.” Rocky and Mick left their premier boxing facilities and headed out for some really inspiring training. The montage of rolled boulders, scaled cliffs, and logs chopped was what really gave Rocky the weapons to take down Hans. This took years until they asked for the third rematch.
Meanwhile, Hans wasn’t too worried about Rocky. He had beaten the “Italian Stallion” soundly, twice in a row. World class training was new for Hans and he made okay use ot it, but didn’t train for as long as Rocky.
The days approached for the fight and Rocky had a calm confidence. Mickey had trained him well and Rocky was ready. A new feeling was in the air.
Hans and Rocky bumped gloves at the center of the ring as the bell chimed. This time Rocky was the one in command. Almost every punch thrown from Hans was dodged or deflect and it seemed as though Rocky couldn’t miss. It was a slow affair as Rocky did take some hits but it only lasted until the 8th round. At this point Rocky ducked a right cross from Hans and followed up with his own southpaw left cross and dropped Hans.
Rocky's Statue
Author’s Note:
For my story, I focused on the Mahabharata as a whole from the dice game to the end of the battle. Rocky was intended to serve as the entire group of Pandavas and Mickey became a sort of Krishna character. Hans was the Kauvaras and I just really wanted my villain to have a German name. Maybe it has something to do with Rocky fighting a similar version of Ivan Drago. Putting Apollo in for Krishna was an idea that I had but it probably would have been too quick. It would have been Rocky’s supernatural boost. With Rocky’s first two matches are supposed to resemble the dice game and Rocky’s triumph at the end is the triumph of the Pandavas.
Bibliography:
The Mahabharata by R.K. Narayan
What a creative way of telling the original tail of Mahabharata! I personally love the rock movies and stories so greatly enjoyed your tie in with the Indian tail. It is obvious you put in great time and effort in excepting this story. I think Rocky is such a dominate character it was clever to characterize him as all of the Pandavas brothers. I too would have made the bold german name the villain, adds a little more to the story.
ReplyDeleteHi Jack, I enjoyed reading your story, Rocky VII. I particularly liked the way you went about writing your story and the theme you choose. I have not read your introduction yet but I would go ahead and assume you might have a passion for boxing? I also liked how you based your story off of the dice game, I as well did my story of the dice game. Rocky seems like a pretty tough character and just goes to show you should never listen to the outside noise. I also liked how you included music in your story. It was also fun to read the story while the music was playing in the background!
ReplyDeleteHey Jack, I really enjoyed this story becasue it was based off the Rocky movies, which I grew up watching as my mom is a huge fan of them. Also, the way you related Rocky to the Pandavas was so clever, because I think in a way, Rocky could represent all of them together because of how strong of a character role he plays! Great job!
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