Apollo Creed (Rocky) Costume for Cosplay & Halloween
Apollo Creed was the undisputed heavyweight champion when Rocky decided to challenge him. Well-matched, he only won their first fight due to a split-decision. Once rivals, Creed became Rocky’s mentor and coach in Rocky III.
Creed is most notable for his American boxing costume during Rocky IV. He wore an American Flag-inspired top hat, American flag-inspired boxing shorts, and red boxing gloves. Here’s everything you need to look like Apollo Creed.
How to Make Apollo Creed Costume
| # | Item | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | American Flag Boxing Robes | Before coming inside the ring, Apollo wore the American colors on his robes. |
| 2 | American Flag Creed Boxing Shorts | Showing off nationalist pride, Apollo wore American flag-inspired boxing shorts to his fight. |
| 3 | Red Boxing Gloves | Apollo wore standard red boxing gloves. |
| 4 | White Crew Socks with Red Detail | To keep in theme with his outfit, Apollo preferred a pair of white knee-high crew socks with red detail. |
| 5 | White Sneakers with Red Detail | Apollo matched his socks with white and red sneakers. |
| 6 | American Flag Top Hat | To add to the enormous spectacle, Apollo went inside the ring with an American Flag-inspired top hat. |
About Apollo Creed
Apollo Creed was played by actor, Carl Weathers.
Check out these sites to read more about Apollo Creed and the other characters from Rocky:
