I got into an argument with someone last night over who the film Rocky was inspired by. I know the answer but I want to see how many people actually don't know this... Let's hear it.
go on wikipedia. i cant remember who it is. Its one of Muhammed ALi's opponents... that went the distance when nobody thought he would.
It didnt go the distance.. he got knocked out REALLY late in a 15 round fight.
he hit Ali behind the head many times early...
Muhammad Ali KO15 Chuck Wepner
Thank you gentlemen. Thank you for not saying Rocky Marciano. The guy I got into an argument with asked me who it was based off thinking he new the answer. And he it isn't based off of Rocky Marciano, it is Rocky Graziano (thinking he was clever and stumped somebody or something). Wrong on both, but he wouldn't believe me. Anyways, Stallone said he was inspired by Wepner's performance against Ali.