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The Real Rocky
A profile of Chuck Wepner, the original inspiration for Sylvester Stallone's Rocky Balboa character, and how Rocky-like glory eluded Wepner as he took several strange turns in an effort to stay in the spotlight.
Directed by Jeff Feuerzeig
On Demand
55:41
The Real Rocky
ESPN+ • ESPN Films
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