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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Boxer who inspired Stallone when writing 'Rocky' script revealed

I'm A Brawler,' Says Chuck Wepner, The Boxer Who Inspired 'Rocky

Chuck Wepner: Meet the Heavyweight Boxer Who Inspired 'Rocky

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Chuck Wepner: Legendary Boxer Inspired Sylvester Stallone's Rocky

Chuck Wepner: Meet the Heavyweight Boxer Who Inspired 'Rocky

He went toe-to-toe with Muhammad Ali — and inspired 'Rocky

I wanted to retire. This is a hard world”: Boxing Legend Who Inspired $1.7B Sylvester Stallone Franchise Couldn't Retire as His Grandkids Weren't as “Blessed” as Him

It was like a bolt of lightning: Sylvester Stallone's $1.7B Franchise Was Born After Actor Bet Against Muhammad Ali That Inspired His Own Life Story

Muhammad Ali vs. Chuck Wepner: The Cleveland boxing match that inspired Sylvester Stallone's 'Rocky' (photos)

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