Gazzo returns in Rocky II, where he is one of the guests at the small simple wedding of Adrian and Rocky. When married life proves tough for Rocky, as he goes through a dry period of no work, Gazzo says his door is always open for Rocky as they are both of Italian ancestry, and Gazzo is obligated to help out. However, soon afterwards Apollo Creed announces his rematch with Rocky, and Rocky recommends his brother-in-law Paulie Pennino to do his old collection job. During the championship fight with Creed, Gazzo and his girlfriend are in the audience, and proudly cheer Rocky when he wins the belt. 
