Florian Munteanu, aka Big Nasty, will step into the ring with Michael B Jordan as he makes his feature film debut in the sequel to Rocky spin-off Creed, released in November this year.

The 27 year old Romanian boxer, who was inspired to take up the sport by his father, will play Viktor Drago, the son of Ivan Drago portrayed by Dolph Lundgren, and Jordan’s boxing rival. It was the Creed II writer and star Sylvester Stallone who announced the boxer and fitness star landed the coveted role, writing 'Congratulations to Florian 'Big Nasty' Munteanu for getting the part as IVAN DRAGOS son! 27 years old, 6 feet four, 245 pounds of talent'.