CHUCK WEPNER - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 311472
Sale Price $108.00
Reg. $120.00
CHUCK WEPNER
The former heavy weight boxer takes a fierce blow from the legendary
Muhammad Ali
Photograph Signed: "Chuck Wepner," in silver felt tip pen.
Color, 10x8. Chuck Wepner (b.1939) is a retired professional boxer who is
most known for his fight with the legendary Muhammad Ali where Ali served him
a TKO in the 15th round. During the fight, Wepner got a rare chance and
knocked down Ali in the 8th round. Ali went back in the ring and whipped Wepner
fiercely, cutting gashes into his face and eyes. Wepner took a beating, however
he still received his guaranteed $100,000 after the fight. It was this fight
that inspired Sylvester Stallone to write the script for Rocky. Later
in life, Wepner would get involved in a scheme to sell counterfeit Muhammad
Ali memorabilia for which he and his partner in crime, John Olson, were arrested
by the FBI and received probation in 2002. The scam was featured in the
book, Operation Bullpen (Kevin Nelson). Fine condition.
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