Chuck Wepner

About Chuck Wepner

In 1975, he fought Muhammad Ali for 15 long and hard rounds, claiming to be the inspiration for the Rocky movies. He finished his career with a 35-14-2 record.

Charles Wepner is a former professional American boxer who fought in the heavyweight. As a contender for the world rankings, he failed within 15 seconds with world heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali in a title match in 1975. Wepner also had notable victories over Randy Neumann and former world heavyweight champion Ernie Terrell. He was also the last to fight the undisputed world heavyweight champion Sonny Liston. Wepner's boxing career, his connections to the 1976 movie Rocky, and other events in his life were recorded in the 2016 film, Chuck. He is also the theme of the 2019 movie The Brawler

Wins	35
Losses	14
Real name	Charles Wepner
Stance	Orthodox
Nationality	American
Draws	2
Born	February 26, 1939, New York City, New York, U.S.
Total fights	51
Nickname(s)	The Bayonne Bleeder
Wins by KO	17

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Trivia

While he claimed the Rocky films were based on his life, creator Sylvester Stallone vehemently disagrees.

Chuck Wepner before fame

Before starting his boxing career, he worked as a bouncer at a nightclub.

Achievement of Chuck Wepner

While claiming that the Rocky flicks are based on his life, Sylvester Stallone, the film's creator, strongly disagrees.

Salary 2020

Not known

Net Worth 2020

$400 Thousand

Chuck Wepner family life

He was married three times throughout his life. Linda Wepner is his third wife.

Associations of Chuck Wepner

Despite the fact that he lost the bout, he earned a great deal of respect for the way he performed against Muhammad Ali.

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