Pyron_Knight
Ya know I used to think Tommy and Mason were the lowest of Rocky's main opponents.
Then I realized that Rocky III was Rocky at his absolute worst. He might have been older in V and Balboa but at least he had focus and determination. Rocky's whole character is based upon his heart and resolve. When Lang beat him Rocky was supremely under-trained and completely unfocused. Lang beat him because Rocky just wasn't really in the fight.
When you factor in also that Lang wears himself out in no time at all, I think Tommy could win this.
Then I realized that Rocky III was Rocky at his absolute worst. He might have been older in V and Balboa but at least he had focus and determination. Rocky's whole character is based upon his heart and resolve. When Lang beat him Rocky was supremely under-trained and completely unfocused. Lang beat him because Rocky just wasn't really in the fight.
When you factor in also that Lang wears himself out in no time at all, I think Tommy could win this.