Ivan Drago
Ivan Drago is a male film character who features in Rocky.
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Biography
Ivan Vasilyevich Drago (Russian: Иван Васильевич Драго, pronounced [ɪˈvan ˈdraɡə], Ukrainian: Іван Васильович Драго) was a Russian male born on January 6, 1961 in Moscow, Russia USSR.
In 1985, undefeated amateur Russian world boxing champion, 24-year-old Ivan arrived in the United States along with Ludmilla Drago, Nicolai Koloff and Sergei Igor Rimsky and Manuel Vega. Ivan held a post-conference right off the plane to announce his entry into the American professional boxing world. At the press conference, Ivan did not say a word, he sat in silence while Ludmilla answered all the questions about him. Nicolai issued the challenged to have an exhibition bout with the American Champion the current Heavyweight Champion named Rocky Balboa at the time. Nicolai is asked if Ivan can withstand the pressure of fighting someone like Balboa to which Nicolai responds that nobody can match Ivan's strength, endurance, or aggressiveness, making him indestructible. Former Heavyweight Champion and retired boxer named Apollo Creed watched the press conference from his home, looking visibly frustrated and annoyed with the comments. Ivan and his team held another press conference from their training facility, showcasing the advanced technology they're using to train him. Nicolai drops a few snide insults towards the Americans, stating he hopes they can educate them on body chemistry among other things. The press questions if Ivan has used any anabolic steroids, in which Ludmilla replies Never! He is like your Popeye, he eats his spinach! The conference culminates with Nicolai informing the press that the average heavyweight boxer averages 700 pounds of pressure per square inch when punching, Ivan then demonstrates a punch that totals at 1850 psi. Nicolai states that whatever he hits, he destroys.
Overview
Personality and attributes
Ivan Drago was married with his wife being Ludmilla Drago. The couple were noted to have had a son named Viktor Drago. Following Ivan's disgrace, it was noted that Ivan and Ludmilla's marriage ended with them being divorced.
Powers and abilities
Ivan's style was based on size, strength and mental resilience as he was vicious and relentless, not stopping until he finished an opponent. He was extremely determined in the ring, capable of outworking any opponent. Ivan was also incredibly strong, a single punch impacting with the force of over two thousand pounds per square inch, hence the expression that whatever he hits, he destroys. Ivan also showed surprising agility for his size, demonstrated in his elusiveness during the fight with Apollo Creed. Ivan tended to become more aggressive as fights went on. However, despite Ivan not capable of enduring consistent punishment, which contributed to his loss against Rocky Balboa, he nearly went the full fifteen rounds with the legendary champion, knocked out in the final minute of the closing round.
Notes
- Ivan Drago was created by Sylvester Stallone where he was portrayed by actor Dolph Lundgren and featured in the Rocky universe.
In other media
Video games
Appearances
- Rocky IV: (1985)
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