Adonis Creed has been flourishing in both his work and family life after ruling the boxing world.
When Damien Anderson, a childhood buddy and former boxing prodigy, reappears after serving a lengthy jail term, he is anxious to demonstrate that he merits his chance in the ring. The confrontation between the two ex-friends is more than just a brawl. Adonis must face Damien, a warrior with nothing to lose, in order to settle the score, risking his future in the process.