Tribute to Chuck Wepner: The Legacy and Retirement of the Real Rocky Balboa

Tribute to Chuck Wepner: The Legacy and Retirement of the Real Rocky Balboa

Tribute to Chuck Wepner: The Legacy and Retirement of the Real Rocky Balboa

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Tribute to Chuck Wepner: The Legacy and Retirement of the Real Rocky Balboa

""The Real Rocky Balboa, Chuck Wepner""

2023

0h 17m

10.0(2 votes)

Overview

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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5 members

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Chuck Wepner

Self

Chuck Wepner

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Jeff Feuerzeig

Self

Jeff Feuerzeig

Acting

Liev Schreiber

Self (archive footage)

Liev Schreiber

Acting

Muhammad Ali

Self (archive footage)

Muhammad Ali

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Harona Ceesay

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