Chuck Wepner
Template:Short description Template:Use mdy dates Script error: No such module "Template wrapper".Script error: No such module "Check for clobbered parameters". Charles Wepner (born February 26, 1939) is an American former professional boxer.[1][2] He fell just nineteen seconds short of a full fifteen rounds against world heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali in a 1975 championship fight. Wepner also scored notable wins over Randy Neumann and former world heavyweight champion Ernie Terrell. He was also the last man to fight former undisputed world heavyweight champion Sonny Liston.
Wepner's boxing career, and fight with Ali, inspired the 1976 film Rocky,[3] and other life events were chronicled in the 2016 film, Chuck. He was also the subject of the 2019 film The Brawler.
Early life
Charles Wepner was born on February 26, 1939, in New York City.[4] He is of German, Ukrainian, and Polish descent.[5]
Wepner learned to fight on the streets of Bayonne, New Jersey,[6] saying, "This was a tough town with a lot of people from the docks and the naval base and you had to fight to survive". Wepner was about a year old when he moved in with his grandmother on 28th Street near Hudson Boulevard (now Kennedy Boulevard). He was raised by his mother and grandparents, living in a room that was a converted coal shed until he was 13. He was an avid player of sports in his youth, playing basketball for the Police Athletic League. At Bayonne High School, his height helped him get a spot on the basketball team.[7]
At the age of 15, Wepner decided he would join the U.S. Marines, inspired by the movie Battle Cry.[8] In the Marines, he became a member of the boxing team, developing a reputation for being able to withstand other boxers' punches, and becoming a military champion at one of the airbases. A 1975 Sports Illustrated article said that Wepner had saved the lives of three Marine pilots, pulling them from blazing airplanes.[9]
Career
Wepner turned professional in 1964 and became a popular boxer on the Northeast's Club Boxing circuit, where he began posting many wins and some losses fighting throughout the region, including in arenas close to his boyhood home such as North Bergen and Secaucus.[9]
Nicknamed "The Bayonne Bleeder" due to repeated facial injuries in the ring, he took the name that was initially meant as an insult and made it his nom de guerre. In an interview with the BBC, Wepner said "I was a big bleeder. I had 328 stitches in my career. My nose was broken nine times in 16 years. And, uh, it never fazed me, you know?"[8]
Wepner had formerly boxed while a member of the United States Marine Corps, and had worked as a bouncer before turning pro.[10] He was the New Jersey state heavyweight boxing champion, but after losing bouts to George Foreman (by cut eye stoppage in three) and Sonny Liston (by technical knockout in nine) many boxing fans thought that his days as a contender were numbered. After the match with Liston, Wepner needed 72 stitches in his face.[11] After his retirement, Wepner stated that Liston was the hardest puncher he ever fought.[12]
However, after losing to Joe Bugner by a cut eye stoppage in three in England, Wepner won nine of his next eleven bouts, including victories over Charlie Polite and former WBA heavyweight champion Ernie Terrell.
Muhammad Ali fight
In 1975, it was announced that Wepner would challenge Muhammad Ali for the world heavyweight title. According to the Cleveland Plain Dealer (February 9, 1975, Page 4-C), Carl Lombardo invested $1.3 million to finance the Wepner-Ali heavyweight title bout. According to a Time article, "In Stitches", Ali was guaranteed $1.5 million and Wepner signed for $100,000. This was considerably more than Wepner had ever earned; thus, he "needed no coaxing." Wepner spent eight weeks training in the Catskill Mountains under the guidance of Al Braverman (trainer and noted cutman) and Bill Prezant (manager).
Prezant prophesied that the match would be a big surprise. This bout was the first time Wepner had been able to train full-time; since 1970 his typical day had consisted of road work in the morning, followed by his job selling liquor during the day. Then he was able to spend his nights working out and sparring in Bayonne boxing clubs.[13] The match was held on March 24 at the Richfield Coliseum in Richfield, Ohio, south of Cleveland. Before the match, a reporter asked Wepner if he thought he could survive in the ring with the champion, to which Wepner allegedly answered, "I've been a survivor my whole life ... if I survived the Marines, I can survive Ali."Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
In the ninth round, Wepner scored a knockdown, which Ali said occurred because Wepner was stepping on his foot. Published photographs showed Wepner stepping on Ali's foot at the time of the knockdown. Wepner went to his corner and said to his manager Al Braverman, "Al, start the car. We're going to the bank. We are millionaires." To this, Wepner's manager replied: "You better turn around. He's getting up and he looks pissed off."[14]
In the remaining rounds, Ali decisively outboxed Wepner and opened up cuts above both of Wepner's eyes and broke his nose. Wepner was far behind on the scorecards when Ali knocked him down with 19 seconds left in the 15th round. The referee counted to seven before calling a technical knockout.[15]
After the Ali-Wepner bout, Sylvester Stallone wrote the script for Rocky, which was released in theatres in 1976. Like Wepner, (Rocky) Balboa lasts 15 rounds, but unlike Wepner, he actually "goes the distance".[16] For years after Rocky was released, Stallone denied that Wepner provided inspiration for the movie, though he eventually admitted it.[17][18]
Late career
In 1976, Wepner fought professional wrestler André the Giant and lost by countout after Andre threw him out of the ring.[19][20]
On October 25, 1977, Wepner went to Japan and lost to Antonio Inoki in a Wrestler vs Boxer match.
Wepner's last match was on May 2, 1978, for the New Jersey state heavyweight championship against a new rising prospect, Scott Frank, noted for using a heavy left hook.[21] Wepner lost the match in a 12-round decision, but again proved durable. He announced his retirement afterwards.[22]
Later life
After his retirement from boxing, Wepner began abusing drugs. In 1979, Sylvester Stallone wanted to cast Wepner as a sparring partner in Rocky II, but he failed the audition due to his drug problems.[16]
In November 1985, Wepner was arrested on drug charges when he was found with four ounces of cocaine in an undercover police investigation. Under a plea-bargain agreement, he was sentenced in 1988 to ten years in prison.[23][24] He served 17 months in Northern State Prison, Newark, New Jersey, then spent another 20 months in New Jersey's intensive supervision program.[25]
In 2003, Wepner sued Sylvester Stallone, seeking payment for his use as the inspiration for Rocky and the film series. The lawsuit was settled with Stallone in 2006 for an undisclosed amount.[18][26]
As of 2010, Wepner had been working for 10 years with his third wife Linda in the liquor sales field for Majestic Wines and Spirits in Carlstadt, New Jersey, and was an expert in consumer liquors, wines and spirits.[27]
A film about Wepner's career was released in 2012,[28] and ESPN aired a documentary titled The Real Rocky on October 25, 2011.[29] The ESPN film features a clip of Wepner's ninth round knockdown of Muhammad Ali in their 1975 world heavyweight title bout.[30][31]
Ring appearances
Wepner occasionally makes ringside appearances at boxing cards in his home state of New Jersey, signing autographs and posing for photos with boxing fans. On October 12, 2012, Wepner appeared ringside with former World Light Heavyweight champion Mike Rossman in Atlantic City, New Jersey, at a Tropicana Casino & Resort Atlantic City fight card featuring a WBA NABA Lightweight title bout in the main event. Wepner held the WBA NABA heavyweight title during his boxing career.
Portrayals and inspirations
- Sylvester Stallone's character Rocky Balboa and portions of the Rocky film series were inspired by the life of Chuck Wepner.[32] For instance, it was speculated that a scene from the 1982 film Rocky III had been influenced by Wepner's fight against Andre the Giant, as the movie features a match versus wrestler Hulk Hogan as "Thunderlips", who throws Rocky out of the ring.[17][33]
- Liev Schreiber played the role of Wepner in a sports film, Chuck.[34]
- Zach McGowan played the role of Wepner in another sports film, The Brawler.[35]
- In 2022, a statue of Wepner was unveiled in Collins Park in Bayonne.[36] The project had been several years in the works.[37][38][39][40][41]
Professional boxing record
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| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round(s), time | Date | Location | Notes |
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| 52 | Loss | 36–14–2 | Template:Flagicon Scott Frank | UD | 12 | September 26, 1978Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Ice World, Totowa, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Lost USA New Jersey State heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 51 | Win | 36–13–2 | Template:Flagicon Tom Healy | TKO | 5 (10), 2:13Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | June 2, 1978Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Old Armory, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 50 | Win | 35–13–2 | Template:Flagicon Johnny Blaine | TKO | 3 (10) | April 7, 1978Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Embassy Hall, North Bergen, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 49 | Loss | 34–13–2 | Template:Flagicon Horst Geisler | TKO | 10 (10), 1:19Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | May 20, 1977Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Broome County Arena, Binghamton, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 48 | Loss | 34–12–2 | Template:Flagicon Mike Schutte | PTS | 10 | February 19, 1977Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Wembley Stadium, Johannesburg, South AfricaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 47 | Loss | 34–11–2 | Template:Flagicon Duane Bobick | TKO | 6 (10), 1:12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | October 2, 1976Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Utica College Sports Complex, Utica, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 46 | Win | 34–10–2 | Template:Flagicon Tommy Sheehan | TKO | 2 (10), 1:01Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | May 6, 1976Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Kearny High School Gym, Kearny, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 45 | Win | 33–10–2 | Template:Flagicon Johnny Dolan | KO | 3 (10) | November 29, 1975Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon National Guard Armory, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 44 | Win | 32–10–2 | Template:Flagicon Johnny Evans | TKO | 4 (10), 0:59Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | November 13, 1975Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Exposition Building, Portland, Maine, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 43 | Loss | 31–10–2 | Template:Flagicon Muhammad Ali | TKO | 15 (15), 2:41Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | March 24, 1975Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Richfield Coliseum, Richfield, Ohio U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For WBA and WBC heavyweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 42 | Win | 31–9–2 | Template:Flagicon Terry Hinke | TKO | 11 (12), 1:10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | September 3, 1974Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Salt Palace, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 41 | Win | 30–9–2 | Template:Flagicon Charley Polite | TKO | 4 (10) | May 23, 1974Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Embassy Hall, North Bergen, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 40 | Win | 29–9–2 | Template:Flagicon Randy Neumann | TKO | 6 (12) | March 8, 1974Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained USA New Jersey State heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 39 | Win | 28–9–2 | Template:Flagicon Billy Williams | PTS | 10 | January 17, 1974Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Embassy Hall, North Bergen, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 38 | Win | 27–9–2 | Template:Flagicon Ernie Terrell | PTS | 12 | June 23, 1973Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Won vacant National Americas heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 37 | Win | 26–9–2 | Template:Flagicon Billy Marquart | PTS | 12 | March 15, 1973Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Embassy Hall, North Bergen, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained USA New Jersey State heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 36 | Win | 25–9–2 | Template:Flagicon John Clohessy | PTS | 10 | December 7, 1972Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Marist High School, Bayonne, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 35 | Win | 24–9–2 | Template:Flagicon Randy Neumann | PTS | 12 | April 15, 1972Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Armory, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Won USA New Jersey State heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 34 | Loss | 23–9–2 | Template:Flagicon Randy Neumann | PTS | 12 | December 9, 1971Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Embassy Hall, North Bergen, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Lost USA New Jersey State heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 33 | Win | 23–8–2 | Template:Flagicon Mike Boswell | TKO | 10 (10) | October 14, 1971Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Embassy Hall, North Bergen, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 32 | Win | 22–8–2 | Template:Flagicon Jesse Crown | KO | 4 (10) | September 16, 1971Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Embassy Hall, North Bergen, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 31 | Loss | 21–8–2 | Template:Flagicon Jerry Judge | TKO | 5 (8) | January 6, 1971Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Catholic Youth Center, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 30 | Loss | 21–7–2 | Template:Flagicon Joe Bugner | RTD | 3 (10), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | September 8, 1970Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Empire Pool, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 29 | Loss | 21–6–2 | Template:Flagicon Sonny Liston | RTD | 9 (10), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | June 29, 1970Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Armory, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 28 | Win | 21–5–2 | Template:Flagicon Manuel Ramos | UD | 10 | January 26, 1970Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 27 | Win | 20–5–2 | Template:Flagicon Pedro Agosto | UD | 10 | December 19, 1969Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 26 | Loss | 19–5–2 | Template:Flagicon George Foreman | TKO | 3 (8), 0:54Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | August 18, 1969Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 25 | Loss | 19–4–2 | Template:Flagicon José Roman | PTS | 10 | June 22, 1969Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Hiram Bithorn Stadium, San Juan, Puerto Rico, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 24 | Win | 19–3–2 | Template:Flagicon Mike Bruce | PTS | 8 | April 28, 1969Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Plaza Arena, Secaucus, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 23 | Win | 18–3–2 | Template:Flagicon Roberto Davila | MD | 10 | March 14, 1969Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 22 | Win | 17–3–2 | Template:Flagicon Jerry Tomasetti | TKO | 1 (10), 2:20Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | December 13, 1968Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 21 | Win | 16–3–2 | Template:Flagicon Mert Brownfield | MD | 10 | November 9, 1968Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 20 | Win | 15–3–2 | Template:Flagicon Forest Ward | TKO | 7 (8) | September 28, 1968Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 19 | Win | 14–3–2 | Template:Flagicon Mike Bruce | PTS | 8 | May 20, 1968Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Plaza Arena, Secaucus, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 18 | Win | 13–3–2 | Template:Flagicon Eddie Vick | SD | 10 | April 30, 1968Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Walpole, Massachusetts, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 17 | Win | 12–3–2 | Template:Flagicon Clay Thomas | TKO | 3 (8), 1:13Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | January 22, 1968Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Plaza Arena, Secaucus, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 16 | Win | 11–3–2 | Template:Flagicon Charlie Harris | TKO | 6 (8) | November 27, 1967Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Plaza Arena, Secaucus, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 15 | Loss | 10–3–2 | Template:Flagicon Jerry Tomasetti | TKO | 5 (6), 1:07Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | July 19, 1967Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 14 | Win | 10–2–2 | Template:Flagicon Don McAteer | TKO | 7 (8), 1:32Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | April 28, 1967Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Armory, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Won vacant USA New Jersey State heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 13 | Win | 9–2–2 | Template:Flagicon Lou Hicks | UD | 6 | January 18, 1967Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Catholic Youth Center, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 12 | Win | 8–2–2 | Template:Flagicon Dave Centi | PTS | 6 | October 21, 1966Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 11 | Win | 7–2–2 | Template:Flagicon Johnny Deutsch | TKO | 6 (6) | August 3, 1966Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Memorial Stadium, Scranton, Pennsylvania U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 10 | Win | 6–2–2 | Template:Flagicon Cleo Daniels | UD | 6 | April 6, 1966Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 9 | Win | 5–2–2 | Template:Flagicon Jerry Tomasetti | UD | 6 | February 22, 1966Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Sunnyside Gardens, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 8 | Loss | 4–2–2 | Template:Flagicon Buster Mathis | TKO | 3 (6), 1:58Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | January 17, 1966Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 7 | Loss | 4–1–2 | Template:Flagicon Bob Stallings | SD | 6 | October 19, 1965Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Sunnyside Gardens, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 6 | Draw | 4–0–2 | Template:Flagicon Everett Copeland | PTS | 6 | March 23, 1965Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Sunnyside Gardens, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 5 | Win | 4–0–1 | Template:Flagicon Raymond Patterson | SD | 6 | January 19, 1965Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Sunnyside Gardens, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 4 | Win | 3–0–1 | Template:Flagicon Jerry Tomasetti | UD | 4 | December 18, 1964Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 3 | Draw | 2–0–1 | Template:Flagicon Everett Copeland | SD | 6 | October 27, 1964Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Sunnyside Gardens, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Template:Flagicon Rudy Pavesi | PTS | 4 | August 14, 1964Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Template:Flagicon George Cooper | KO | 3 (4), 1:35Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | August 5, 1964Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon City Stadium, Bayonne, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
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