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James "Clubber" Lang is a fictional character created by Sylvester Stallone for the film Rocky III, which was released in 1982. [1] He was portrayed by American actor and real-life wrestler Mr. T and serves as the main antagonist of the film.
- Appearance
- Biography
- Boxing Style
- Accomplishments
- Quotes
- Trivia
Lang is a man of African American descent with a heavy muscular build. His most noticeable features are his hair, style in a mohawk and prominent mutton chops. For attire, Lang is mainly seen in his boxing attire consisting of red boxing gloves and either blue and white shorts or black and white shorts.
Early Life
James Lang lost both of his parents at an early age, and spent most of his childhood in orphanages and on the streets of Chicago's Southside; he eventually became involved with crime, and served time in juvenile facilities. Lang couldn't escape crime as he became an adult. He was convicted of an unspecified felony and sentenced to five years imprisonment. In the game Rocky Legends, Lang ran afoul of another inmate; Jack Jarrell. The two turn out to be scheduled for a fight in a boxing tournam...
Clubber Lang, the hard-hitting brawler, has a character which is much like his boxing style: direct, aggressive and brutal. His fighting style and record show a similarity to a young George Foreman and perhaps Mike Tyson (although it would be a few years after the film's debut that Tyson would become a renowned boxer). His quest for respect from pr...
Heavyweight Champion (2 time, 1981 - 1982, 1985-1990) (defeated Rocky Balboa, lost to Rocky Balboa; defeated unknown, lost to Union Cane)
"Dead meat!" - Clubber Lang to Rocky Balboa."I want Balboa"- Clubber Lang."No, I don't hate Balboa, but I pity the fool, and I will destroy any man who tries to take what I got!"- Clubber Lang."Prediction?...Pain!"- Clubber Lang in reference to his rematch with Rocky Balboa.In total, 1,200 people auditioned for the role of Clubber Lang and the role eventually went to Mr. T, which would later become his film debut.Clubber Lang was the only villainous role that Mr. T has ever played in his career. Clubber is also the first Rocky antagonist to be considered a true villain due to his ruthless and vile nature.Clubber is considered the most vile Rocky villain, largely due to his uncouth behavior. A close second to Lang was Ivan Drago. Drago was largely an antithesis to Lang; wheres Clubber got angry easi...Had Rocky not fought Clubber Lang, Apollo Creedwould likely have never been killed by Ivan Drago, Rocky would have not been severely injured by Drago to the point of brain damage and Adonis Creed w...In the film, Rocky Balboa (Stallone) faces stiff competition from Clubber Lang (Mr. T), a powerful new contender, and turns to his old adversary Apollo Creed (Weathers) to help him train. Development of the film began soon after the release of its predecessor.
Mar 3, 2023 · Clubber Lang wasn't the villain in "Rocky III." He was a misunderstood antihero. And that's why he was able to take down Rocky Balboa.
- William Bibbiani
Nov 14, 2022 · Rocky’s fame, family, and entire career are on the line after he accepts the challenge from the number-one contender, James “Clubber” Lang. When he loses the match in an absolutely humiliating manner, Rocky wishes to even the score.
May 28, 1982 · Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) is enjoying great success as the defending world champion. His manager Mickey Goldmill (Burgess Meredith) has been picking fighters for him until he is challenged by the arrogant Clubber Lang (Mr. T) at the unveiling of his statue.
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What does Clubber Lang say to Rocky Balboa?
Clubber Lang : But you people ain't never gonna see that happen because he's gonna retire. You see, he don't fight no real man. He fights those setups.