— Would you take a look at that guy? I mean, where are the real fighters gonna come from? The pros. All we got today are jig clowns.
— Clowns?
— That's right. Clowns.
<...>
— You callin' Apollo Creed a clown?
— Well, what else? Look at him.
<...>
— Hey, are you crazy? This man is champion of the world. He took his best shot and became champ. Huh? What shot did you ever take?