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Chuck Wepner

AKA Charles Wepner

Born: 26-Feb-1939
Birthplace: New York City

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Boxing

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Supposed inspiration for Rocky

Military service: USMC

Lost to Muhammad Ali on 24 March 1975 in 15 rounds, but knocked Ali down in the 9th round.

Wife: Phyllis (wife #2)
Wife: Linda (wife #3)

    Drug Possession: Cocaine 1988 (sentenced to 10 years prison)
    Forgery 2002 (of Muhammad Ali autographs, sentenced to probation)
    Risk Factors: Cocaine

    FILMOGRAPHY AS ACTOR
    The Gig (26-Nov-1985)



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