Chuck wepner

The fighter who inspired Rocky

Muhammad Ali watches Chuck Wepner fall to the canvas @ Richfield Coliseum (Cleveland, Ohio) in the 15th round, 24 March 1975. | CSU Encyclopedia of Cleveland History

Behind the legend: Chuck Wepner.⁠ ⁠ Known as 'The Bayonne Bleeder’ Wepner's brave performance against Muhammad Ali in 1975 for the World heavyweight title inspired Sylvester Stallone to create his iconic film "Rocky."⁠ ⁠ A heavy underdog, Wepner went 15 rounds with the champion, even knocking him down in the ninth round, an incredible feat from the bruiser from Bayonne, New Jersey - you could say straight out of a Rocky movie! A legal battle ensued with Wepner taking Stallone to court in…

The Real Rocky (2011)

Sonny Liston beats the face of Chuck Wepner into a crimson mask on the way to a stoppage victory. It was the last fight of Liston's career.

The character of Rocky Balboa — and his scrappy story — was loosely based on Wepner's career and legendary fights

Chuck Wepner

The Real Rocky resides in Bayonne. Knocked down Ali and went 15 rounds before the fight was called with 19 seconds left. Name: Chuck Wepner Alias: Bayonne Bleeder Birth Name: Charles Wepner Born: 1939-02-26 Birthplace: New York, New York, USAwon 35 (KO 17) + lost 14 (KO 9) + drawn 2 = 51 rounds boxed 360 KO% 33.33. Check out the movie The Real Rocky. Stallone you Sly dog settles out of court....

The story of Rocky Balboa has drawn influences from a number of real-life boxers but until recently the true inspiration for Philadelphia’s most famous fictional character…