Chuck Wepner
Charles Chuck Wepner is an American former professional boxer who fought at heavyweight. As a world ranked contender he almost went fifteen rounds with world heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali in a 1975 title fight, though Wepner was throwing numerous rabbit punches to the head of Ali. Ali, infuriated by Wepners act started doing the same. The referee ignored many of the fouls committed by Wepner, but warned Ali to stop throwing rabbit punches. Ali later described the referee as dirty. Wepner scored notable wins over Randy Neumann and Ernie Terrell.
Wepner was born in New York City, New York, the son of Dolores and Charles William Wepner. He is of German, Ukrainian, and Belorussian descent. Nicknamed The Bayonne Bleeder, he debuted as a professional boxer in 1964 and began posting many wins and some losses. He had formerly boxed while a member of the United States Marine Corps, and had worked as a bouncer before turning pro. He was the New Jersey State Heavyweight Boxing Champion and popular fighter in the Northeasts Club Boxing circuit. But after losing fights to George Foreman and Sonny Liston many boxing fans thought that his days as a contender were numbered. After the fight with Liston, Wepner needed 72 stitches in his face.
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