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	Wepner seeks big purse against Stallone - The Washington Times: Sports (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
		Chuck Wepner — the "Bayonne Bleeder" — is suing Sylvester Stallone because he says the "Rocky" movies were based on Wepner's life.
		Wepner's story is that of a liquor salesman from Bayonne, N.J., who began fighting in the Marines.
		And Wepner didn't last the whole 15 rounds; referee Tony Perez stopped the slaughter with 19 seconds left when, for the first time in his career, a bloody and bruised Wepner was knocked down.
	www.washtimes.com /sports/20031115-121136-8486r.htm (998 words)

	Total Rocky : ARTICLES
		For years Wepner told people that he received $70,000 for being the muse for the first film, but now admits to saying that to spare himself the embarrassment of not being compensated at all.
		Although Wepner was a small fish in a much bigger drug conspiracy, he refused to rat on his colleagues, which only enhanced his reputation as a standup guy.
		Wepner continued to do charity work, much of it with local police departments, even as he logged many hours a week as a salesman for a liquor distribution company – a job he has held for more than three decades.
	www.totalrocky.com /articles/wepner_sparedime.html (847 words)

	BraggingRightsCorner.com - GERRY COONEYvs CHUCK WEPNER... by Jim Amato
		Wepner was from New Jersey and he was far from being a " protected " fighter on the way up.
		Chuck has some cuts but they are not serious enough to stop the fight.
		The tiring Wepner is leaning over some as he is coming in and Gerry starts landing some punishing left uppercuts to his open target.
	www.braggingrightscorner.com /amatocooneywepner111106.html (682 words)

	ESPN.com: GEN - Yo, Adrian! Wepner suing Stallone over Rocky
		Wepner, who went nearly 15 punishing rounds in a 1975 loss to Muhammad Ali, claims in a lawsuit filed Wednesday in state Superior Court in Jersey City that Stallone repeatedly credits that fight as the inspiration for the film that won the 1976 Academy Award for best picture.
		Wepner was a New Jersey club fighter who ran up a string of victories and eventually caught the eye of boxing promoter Don King.
		Wepner was nicknamed "The Bayonne Bleeder" for the punishment he was prone to receive even while winning.
	espn.go.com /gen/news/2003/1112/1660168.html?partnersite=espn (430 words)

	SI.com - More Sports - Wepner sues Stallone for piece of 'Rocky' profits - Thursday November 13, 2003 3:08PM
		Wepner, who went nearly 15 punishing rounds in a 1975 loss to Muhammad Ali, claims in a lawsuit filed Wednesday in Superior Court in Jersey City that Stallone repeatedly credits that fight as the inspiration for the film.
		Wepner was a New Jersey club fighter who had a string of victories and eventually caught the eye of boxing promoter Don King.
		Wepner knocked Ali down in the ninth round, but Ali eventually scored a 15th-round technical knockout of Wepner with 19 seconds remaining in the fight.
	sportsillustrated.cnn.com /2003/more/11/13/bc.box.wepner.stallonel.ap (385 words)

	The King of Bayonne
		Wepner enjoys a simple life with his third wife, Linda, in their two-bedroom condo on West 25th.
		Wepner conducts one or two speaking engagements monthly, not counting unofficial talks like the night before, when he spoke before a crowd of 1,000, mostly seniors, as a favor to a Jersey City mayoral candidate.
		Wepner was technical advisor for the picture's fight scenes and saw only clips of "Rocky" before attending the premiere in Westchester County, N.Y. "I'm sitting in the audience and people are screeea-ming and clapping," he says.
	archive.recordonline.com /archive/2000/12/03/chuckaps.htm (1862 words)

	Who Owns the Rights To Your Life Story? - LegalZoom.com
		Chuck Wepner had been handpicked by promoter Don King for the unique opportunity, which was supposed to be against George Foreman until Ali beat Foreman for the heavyweight title.
		According to Chuck Wepner's website, Stallone called him two weeks after the Ali fight to tell him there would be a movie about it, and he was "happy" when the first "Rocky" came out.
		What was Chuck Wepner's cut for providing "da' inspiration?" So far, nothing, and he'd like his fair share, estimated at $15 million, according to a lawsuit filed against Stallone in November, 2003.
	www.legalzoom.com /articles/article_content/article13660.html (826 words)

	Chuck Wepner - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Chuck Wepner (born February 26, 1939) is a former heavyweight boxer, of Bayonne, New Jersey.{unreferenceddate=September 2006}}
		Wepner, nicknamed "The Bayonne Bleeder" debuted as a professional boxer in 1964, and began posting many wins and some losses.
		On July 4, 1986 Wepner was involved in a traffic dispute at the Bayonne Diner.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Chuck_Wepner (653 words)

	Chuck Wepner: Brother, can you spare a dime? \| TheSweetScience.com Boxing
		Wepner continued to do charity work, much of it with local police departments, even as he logged many hours a week as a salesman for a liquor distribution company a job he has held for more than three decades.
		Wepner's life never seems to slow down even as he approaches the age of 70.
		Stallone with all of his money and glory, if he was anykind of a decent person should have approached Chuck Wepner and offered him the money it's based on his life and he deserves it.
	www.thesweetscience.com /boxing-article/3065/chuck-wepner-brother-you-spare-dime (1203 words)

	Chuck Wepner Biography (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
		Chuck (The Real Rocky)Wepner, the inspiration for the Rocky Balboa character in Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky, knocked down Muhammad Ali in the ninth round but lost the fight in 1975.
		A relatively unknown Philadelphia resident, Sylvester Stallone saw the fight and was inspired to write the screenplay for Rocky.
		The Real Rocky, Chuck Wepner, knocked George Forman down in the second round and sparred with Joe Fraiser for over 70 rounds while he was training for his defending title match.
	www.autographedtoyou.com /platinum/Chuck-Wepner-biography.htm (105 words)

	Chuck Wepner fought
		Wepner is also an internationally-known expert on boxing and lively ringside boxing commentator.
		Wepner kicked the bad habits, the unhealthy life and the sometimes bad associations.
		Wepner gives a extremely timely, valuable, educational and entertaining guide to how to go toe to toe with any foe.
	thekaratevoice.com /articles/interviews/rocky/chuck_wepner_fought.htm (799 words)

	Here's Your Real Bottom Line When It Comes To Smart Marketing!
		Chuck Wepner, a relatively unknown and unimpressive heavyweight boxer...
		Wepner was referred to as "The Bayonne Bleeder" because of the incredible amount of punishment he took...
		Chuck Wepner still lives in Bayonne and works in a liquor store.
	www.kingofcopy.com /tips/chuckwepner.html (1360 words)

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		Chuck Wepner, 65, is seeking $15 million in damages from the right of publicity claim, said his attorney Anthony Mango.
		Wepner fought Muhammad Ali in March 1975 and went 15 rounds before he was knocked out.
		Chuck took him as a man of his word, but then finally realized it was never going to happen," Mango said.
	www.stallonezone.com /110703wepner.htm (273 words)

	SLAM! Sports - Boxing - Bayonne Bleeder finally gets his due
		The bout in Cleveland was expected to be such a mismatch that the souvenir pennants were emblazoned with the message "Give the white guy a break!" and red nylon jackets were given to all the ringside reporters in anticipation of another Wepner bloodbath.
		In his most fabled contribution to the training of ringside physicians, Wepner took 75 stitches to his face after being sliced and diced by Sonny Liston in 1970.
		In Round 9, however, Wepner did the unthinkable when he dropped Ali with a thunderous hook to the body.
	slam.canoe.ca /Slam/Boxing/2006/09/01/1792505-sun.html (579 words)

	Ex-Boxer Wins Round in Stallone Suit - MSNBC Wire Services - MSNBC.com
		Wepner, a New Jersey club fighter, was plucked from obscurity by promoter Don King.
		"Wepner contends, and Stallone does not contest, that the main character, Rocky Balboa, was based on Wepner and the plot of the first movie was inspired on the 1975 fight," the judge wrote.
		The judge, however, found Wepner could identify no specific agreements relating to the use of his name to promote the films and the facts in the lawsuit "fail to support the allegation that Wepner expected payment for the use of his name in marketing."
	www.msnbc.msn.com /id/6124335 (453 words)

	NY SPORTS EXPRESS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
		CHUCK: What we're suing him for is for using my name "Chuck Wepner" to promote the Rocky franchise for the last 28 years.
		CHUCK: In Rocky II he wrote in 32 lines for a character called "Ching Webber." Chuck Wepner—Ching Webber.
		CHUCK: For five or six rounds I was in the fight.
	www.nysportsexpress.com /2/10/departments/openmic.cfm (1876 words)

	ESPN.com - Page2 - What was Chuck Wepner thinking?
		What the heck was ex-boxer Chuck Wepner thinking when he filed a $15 million lawsuit last month against Sylvester Stallone for compensation for the creation of Stallone's 'Rocky Balboa' character.
		(Wepner claims Stallone based 'Rocky' on his life, but never received a cent for his part in the development of the character.
		Here's hoping Chuck Wepner and Sly Stallone settle this in the ring.
	espn.go.com /page2/s/thinking/031208/wepner.html (228 words)

	deseretnews.com \| Suit asks for a piece of 'Rocky'
		Former heavyweight boxer Chuck Wepner is suing actor Sylvester Stallone for a share of the profits from the "Rocky" movies, saying the series was based on Wepner's career.
		Wepner, who went nearly 15 punishing rounds in a 1975 loss to Muhammad Ali, says in a lawsuit filed Wednesday in Superior Court in Jersey City that Stallone repeatedly credits that fight as the inspiration for the film.
		The lawsuit claims Stallone made several promises to Wepner that he would be financially compensated, but no payments were made, Mango said.
	deseretnews.com /dn/view/0,1249,525037591,00.html (346 words)

	GERRY COONEY -vs- CHUCK WEPNER - Boxing Scene Forums
		Wepner lacked a powerful punch so Gerry's chin wouldn't be under much threat.
		Chuck Wepner was tough as nails, but I cannot envision him winning this bout.
		Given Chuck's chin and the fact that most of Gerry's fights ended early, the later the night got, the more I favour Wepner.
	www.boxingscene.com /forums/showthread.php?p=1947754#post1947754 (1209 words)

	Chuck Wepner, the Real Rocky -- Planet Rapture Productions, a Concert Promoting company, specializing in providing top ...
		Chuck Wepner, the Real Rocky -- Planet Rapture Productions, a Concert Promoting company, specializing in providing top shelf entertainment for concerts and nightclubs, as well as Professional Athletes for live appearances.
		Chuck Wepner (R) goes 15 rounds with the legendary World Champion Muhammad Ali (1975)
		Indeed the world-famous Rocky Balboa character was, in reality, based on our own Chuck Wepner.
	www.planetrapture.com /wepner.htm (124 words)

	The Real Inspiration of the Famous "Rocky" movies: Chuck Wepner
		Wepner (who's exciting, revealing and memorable life story is the subject of a new inspiring biography in progress) recently recalls in early January, 2000, "Sly (Stallone) called me about two weeks after the Ali fight and told me he was gonna make da' movie.
		After finally going to prison for drug possession in 1986, Wepner had a fundamental change of heart, a fundamental internal transformation.
		Chuck Wepner with his wife Linda in Bayonne NJ today.
	wepner.homestead.com /files/chuck.html (1060 words)

	Chuck "The Real Rocky" Wepner's Home Page with Muhammad Ali
		Chuck "The Real Rocky" Wepner's Home Page with Muhammad Ali
		Chuck goes 15 rounds with Ali in 1975.
		Email for inspirational, revealing and motivational speaking engagements, or collectors items/autographs (like the first color photo above
	wepner.homestead.com (67 words)

	USATODAY.com - Ex-boxer Wepner sues Stallone for cut of 'Rocky' profits (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
		USATODAY.com - Ex-boxer Wepner sues Stallone for cut of 'Rocky' profits
		Ex-boxer Wepner sues Stallone for cut of 'Rocky' profits
		After Wepner knocked out Terry Henke in the 11th round of a 1974 fight in Salt Lake City, King offered him a title shot against George Foreman, who was the reigning heavyweight champ.
	www.usatoday.com /sports/boxing/2003-11-12-wepner_x.htm (498 words)

	Chuck Wepner (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
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