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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Chuck_WepnerChuck Wepner - Wikipedia

    Charles "Chuck" Wepner (born February 26, 1939) is an American former professional boxer. He fell just nineteen seconds short of a full fifteen rounds against world heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali in a 1975 championship fight. Wepner also scored notable wins over Randy Neumann and former world heavyweight champion Ernie Terrell.

  2. www.bbc.com › sport › 64392108Chuck Wepner: Honouring the real-life 'Rocky' who floored ... -...

    Jan 26, 2023 · The 83-year-old Chuck Wepner stands 6ft 5in tall, with broad shoulders and heavily knuckled hands; bone calluses serve as reminders of a life spent punching. His vocation as a fighter scarred...

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  3. www.biography.com › athletes › chuck-wepner-real-rocky-balboaChuck Wepner: Meet the Heavyweight Boxer Who Inspired 'Rocky' -...

    Jun 9, 2020 · On the night of March 24, 1975, a struggling actor and screenwriter named Sylvester Stallone checked into a Los Angeles theater to watch a closed-circuit broadcast of the great Muhammad Ali...

  4. www.forbes.com › sites › jimclashReal-Life Rocky Chuck Wepner, At 85, Still Going Strong - Forbes

    May 17, 2024 · In Part 1 and Part 2 of our exclusive interview series with former heavyweight boxer Chuck Wepner, we discussed his long-time friendship and big 1975 fight with Muhammad Ali, his relationship...

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  5. boxrec.com › en › box-proBoxRec: Chuck Wepner

    Wepner down in fifth from a body punch; fight stopped by ring doctor after round 9 because of multiple cuts on Wepner's face.

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  6. www.usatoday.com › who-is-real-rocky-chuck-wepner › 101158422'Chuck': Five things you should know about the real 'Rocky' Chuck...

    May 2, 2017 · The unknown boxer character who gets the chance of a lifetime to fight the world's heavyweight champion was inspired by an actual fighter named Chuck Wepner.

  7. www.espn.com › boxing › storyChuck Wepner finally recognized for 'Rocky' fame - ESPN

    Oct 25, 2011 · The "Bayonne Bleeder" fought Muhammad Ali, inspired underdogs everywhere and launched the most famous sports film franchise ever. Meet Chuck Wepner, "The Real Rocky."