Mickey Goldmill was a retired boxer, and the manager of the gym where Rocky trains and fights. He became Rocky's trainer when Rocky was first offered a title bout against Apollo Creed, and remained his trainer and manager thereafter. Mickey passed away from a heart attack after Rocky's first bout with Clubber Lang, but remained an inspiration to Rocky throughout his career.Mickey Goldmill was a finalist in the 2016 Fictitious Athlete Hall of Fame vote in the Contributor category: (http://www.notinhalloffame.com/fictitious-athlete-hall-of-fame/3057-mickey-goldmill) Show less «