Chuck Wepner: Legendary Boxer Inspired Sylvester Stallone's Rocky

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

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Chuck Wepner, the Inspiration for Rocky, Gets His Movie Moment

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Chuck Wepner: Meet the Heavyweight Boxer Who Inspired 'Rocky

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Chuck Wepner: Legendary Boxer Inspired Sylvester Stallone's Rocky

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Chuck Wepner, The Inspiration For 'Rocky' Film Series, Gets His Own Statue

The real-life boxer who inspired the 'Rocky' movies