<P> On January 1 , 1976 , at the Philadelphia Spectrum , Balboa has his match Creed , who did n't take the fight seriously during training . In the first round , Rocky knocks Creed down , the first time he had ever been knocked down in his career , and Creed breaks Rocky 's nose , also for the first time in his career . Creed soon realizes that , although Balboa does n't have his skill , he could deliver crippling , sledge - hammer like punches , and was stubbornly determined to keep fighting . The match becomes a long and grueling battle for both men . Rocky was almost knocked out in the 14th round , but managed to get back up , and deliver some hard body shots , breaking Creed 's ribs just before the bell . The 15th round finally began , and Rocky managed to pummel Creed until the bell rang . Although Creed wins the match by a split decision , it was the first time an opponent has lasted the full 15 rounds against him . Both men , battered beyond belief , agree that there would be no rematch . Rocky was fine with this as he only wanted to go the distance with Creed . After the match , Adrian climbed into the ring and embraced Rocky saying , `` I love you ! '' </P>
<P> On January 1 , 1976 , at the Philadelphia Spectrum , Balboa has his match Creed , who did n't take the fight seriously during training . In the first round , Rocky knocks Creed down , the first time he had ever been knocked down in his career , and Creed breaks Rocky 's nose , also for the first time in his career . Creed soon realizes that , although Balboa does n't have his skill , he could deliver crippling , sledge - hammer like punches , and was stubbornly determined to keep fighting . The match becomes a long and grueling battle for both men . Rocky was almost knocked out in the 14th round , but managed to get back up , and deliver some hard body shots , breaking Creed 's ribs just before the bell . The 15th round finally began , and Rocky managed to pummel Creed until the bell rang . Although Creed wins the match by a split decision , it was the first time an opponent has lasted the full 15 rounds against him . Both men , battered beyond belief , agree that there would be no rematch . Rocky was fine with this as he only wanted to go the distance with Creed . After the match , Adrian climbed into the ring and embraced Rocky saying , `` I love you ! '' </P>
who won the fight in the first rocky
who won the fight in the first rocky
Creed
Creed