As a child, I fondly remember spending time with my Aunt Bea, who loved to watch boxing on her small black-and-white TV. With headphones on, a bowl of popcorn, and an ice-cold beer by her side, she made the experience feel special. While I couldn't hear the commentary, the excitement of the matches was enough to captivate me. One name that often comes to mind from those days is Chuck Wepner, also known as The Bayonne Bleeder. It's been years since I thought of him, but his legacy is remarkable. He was the fighter who knocked down Muhammad Ali and inspired both a film about his life, “Chuck,” and the iconic character in “Rocky.” After facing legal troubles, he managed to turn his life around, and I truly admire what he accomplished. Kudos to you, Mr. Wepner!
Not too long ago I was playing poker with a mixed group of men, they ranged from 20’s to 60’s. Somebody made a reference to the movie Rocky and I mentioned Chuck the “Bayonne Bleeder” and only this one old guy smiled and knew what I was talking about. He said, “He was a hell of a fighter.” And all those young guys were asking questions. I told him to Google Chuck Wepner and learn something. LOL
That’s why I does these Substacks. EVERYBODY should know the story of Chuck Wepner, and a guys like Brock Peters who was really crying while he was filming To Kill a Mockingbird, and Harry Crews who wrote because he HAD TO to stay alive.
These stories are what make us HUMAN in a world a freaking robots.
A significant amount of history indeed remains overlooked because many people don't engage in researching these important times. It's fascinating to think about how much we still have to learn about events that have shaped our past. As AI technology continues to advance, there’s a concern that certain narratives may be distorted. It’s essential for us to actively preserve and interpret historical truths to ensure a balanced perspective as we move forward. With your substack writings, you are keeping alive important times that have occurred
As a child, I fondly remember spending time with my Aunt Bea, who loved to watch boxing on her small black-and-white TV. With headphones on, a bowl of popcorn, and an ice-cold beer by her side, she made the experience feel special. While I couldn't hear the commentary, the excitement of the matches was enough to captivate me. One name that often comes to mind from those days is Chuck Wepner, also known as The Bayonne Bleeder. It's been years since I thought of him, but his legacy is remarkable. He was the fighter who knocked down Muhammad Ali and inspired both a film about his life, “Chuck,” and the iconic character in “Rocky.” After facing legal troubles, he managed to turn his life around, and I truly admire what he accomplished. Kudos to you, Mr. Wepner!
Not too long ago I was playing poker with a mixed group of men, they ranged from 20’s to 60’s. Somebody made a reference to the movie Rocky and I mentioned Chuck the “Bayonne Bleeder” and only this one old guy smiled and knew what I was talking about. He said, “He was a hell of a fighter.” And all those young guys were asking questions. I told him to Google Chuck Wepner and learn something. LOL
That’s why I does these Substacks. EVERYBODY should know the story of Chuck Wepner, and a guys like Brock Peters who was really crying while he was filming To Kill a Mockingbird, and Harry Crews who wrote because he HAD TO to stay alive.
These stories are what make us HUMAN in a world a freaking robots.
A significant amount of history indeed remains overlooked because many people don't engage in researching these important times. It's fascinating to think about how much we still have to learn about events that have shaped our past. As AI technology continues to advance, there’s a concern that certain narratives may be distorted. It’s essential for us to actively preserve and interpret historical truths to ensure a balanced perspective as we move forward. With your substack writings, you are keeping alive important times that have occurred
Thank you for the kind words.