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

    Chuck Wepner (born 1939) is a former heavyweight contender who fought Muhammad Ali in 1975 and survived 15 rounds of punishment. He also inspired the 1976 film Rocky and other biographical movies about his life.

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  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Muhammad_Ali_vsMuhammad Ali vs. Chuck Wepner - Wikipedia

    A 1975 boxing match between Muhammad Ali and Chuck Wepner, who became famous for inspiring the film Rocky. Ali won by TKO in the 15th round after being knocked down in the 9th round.

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    • "The Greatest"
    • Louisville, Kentucky
    • $1,600,000

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

    Jun 9, 2020 · Chuck Wepner: Meet the Heavyweight Boxer Who Inspired 'Rocky' Wepner's 1975 fight with Muhammad Ali motivated Sylvester Stallone to write the movie about a fighting underdog. By Tim Ott...

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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. www.youtube.com › watchMuhammad Ali vs Chuck Wepner "Legendary Night" Highlights HD -...

    Muhammad Ali 224 lbs beat Chuck Wepner 225 lbs by TKO at 2:41 in round 15 of 15Date: 1975-03-24Location: Richfield Coliseum, Richfield, Ohio, USAReferee: Ton...

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  9. boxrec.com › en › box-proChuck Wepner - BoxRec

    Chuck Wepner was a heavyweight boxer who fought from 1964 to 1978. He is best known for his 1975 challenge of Muhammad Ali, which he lost by TKO in the 15th round.