5 - Rocky

Rocky takes an up-and-coming fighter named Tommy "The Machine" Gunn under his wing, treating him like a surrogate son.

He is diagnosed with permanent brain damage from the fight with Ivan Drago, forcing him into immediate retirement. Rocky 5

Tommy Gunn eventually wins the heavyweight title but is labeled a "paper champion" because he never defeated a true legend like Rocky, leading to his eventual betrayal of his mentor. 🏗️ Production and Impact Father Figures In Rocky V | Edge Induced Cohesion Rocky takes an up-and-coming fighter named Tommy "The