Ivan Drago — Rocky IV Character Profile

About Ivan Drago

Soviet military athlete known for devastating power and cold demeanor, responsible for Apollo's death.

Ivan Drago — Character Profile

Alignment

Villain

Species

Human

Abilities

Boxing, Immense strength, Intimidation, Discipline, State-sponsored training

• Strength: 9.8/10
• Intelligence: 5/10
• Charisma: 3.5/10
• Morality: 2.5/10
• Influence: 6/10

Quick Facts about Ivan Drago

Occupation

military personnel, boxing trainer, professional boxer

Ivan Drago's Known Relations

• Rocky Balboa — Enemy
• Apollo Creed — Enemy

Ivan Drago appears in 2 titles

• Rocky IV (1985)
• Creed II (2018) — character page

Character Facts

Played by

Dolph Lundgren

Appears in

Rocky IV (1985)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (3)

• Ivan Drago — Conflict Related — Paulie Pennino (Burt Young)

  Paulie views Drago as a threat to Rocky and Apollo's legacy.

• Ivan Drago — Power Related — KGB Agent (Tony Maffatone)

  Drago operates under strict surveillance and state oversight.

• Ivan Drago — Conflict Arch Enemy — Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers)

  Ideological and physical rivals whose clash ends in tragedy.

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