The Italian Stallion vs Spider Rico was a local boxing match between then-underdog Rocky Balboa and boxer Spider-Rico and the prologue of the fight. Rocky was able to win the fight with a KO. It is notable as being Rocky's last local fight before his fight with Heavyweight champion Apollo Creed.
Fight[]
It is unknown how long the fight went but at the end, Rocky was able to knock down Spider-Rico and win the fight. However, when some are cheering for him, Rocky was met with boos as he was seen as a local bum and a rookie.
Aftermath[]
Later in the locker room, Both Rocky and Spider-Rico were both paid and Spider-Rico told Rocky that he got lucky with that last fight. And while cured, Rocky is going back to his apartment to meet with his turtles and his goldfish as he even had a poster of his inspiration Rocky Marciano.