Chuck Wepner

Legendary veteran American boxer Chuck Wepner receives a message from his wife Linda, notifying him that two journalists from Colombia want to interview him about his boxing legacy. Chuck would also talk about certain ups and downs he has had during his career and about enjoying his retirement with the people he loves.

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Chuck Wepner is a liquor salesman from Bayonne, N.J., who drives a Cadillac with “Champ” vanity plates. A former New Jersey State Heavyweight Boxing Champion, he took abuse from Sonny Liston, got his nose broken by Muhammad Ali, and inspired Sylvester Stallone to write “Rocky” which won three Academy Awards. Wepner was left out of the “Rocky” glory, and his career took turn after strange turn as he worked to stay in the spotlight: he went on to fight Andre the Giant as “The Assassin” and boxed a 900 pound bear. Twice.