This episode explores the life of Chuck Wepner, the man who originally inspired Sylvester Stallone's iconic character, Rocky Balboa. Despite the fame associated with Rocky, Wepner struggled to capture that same level of glory. As he navigated a series of unusual paths to maintain his relevance, the narrative delves into the highs and lows of his journey, revealing the challenges he faced in the shadow of the legendary film that was born from his story.
Show
30 for 30 - ESPN Films
Episode
S01E06
Air Date
Oct 25, 2011
Season 1 Episodes
S01E01
The Fab Five
S01E02
Catching Hell
S01E03
Renee
S01E04
The Dotted Line
S01E05
Charismatic
S01E06
The Real Rocky
S01E07
Unguarded
S01E08
Roll Tide/War Eagle
S01E09
The Marinovich Project
S01E10
Goose
S01E11
Magic Johnson: The Announcement
S01E12
26 Years: The Dewey Bozella Story
S01E13
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