After discovering that his father is at death's door, Mr. Miyagi sets out to Japan, to see him with Daniel. Upon reaching there, Miyagi decides to confront an old rival. Meanwhile, Daniel encounters a new love, and some new enemies.
Now the world champion, Rocky Balboa is living in luxury and only fighting opponents who pose no threat to him in the ring, until Clubber Lang challenges him to a bout. After taking a pounding from Lang, the humbled champ turns to former bitter rival Apollo Creed for a rematch with Lang.