Best fights of Chuck Wepner
Over 14 years as a professional, Chuck Wepner has compiled a 36-14-2 (17) record, including eight title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Chuck Wepner loses to Muhammad Ali via KO
On March 24, 1975 Chuck Wepner fought Muhammad Ali for the undisputed heavyweight title. Wepner was 36 years old with a record of 31-9-2, and Ali was 33 with a record of 45-2. Wepner was on a 8-fight winning streak and Ali was on a 4-fight winning streak. Ali stopped Wepner via TKO in the 15th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 15th round.
2. Chuck Wepner defeats Ernie Terrell
On June 23, 1973 Chuck Wepner fought Ernie Terrell for the vacant National Americas heavyweight title. Wepner was 34 years old with a record of 26-9-2, and Terrell was 34 with a record of 46-7. Wepner was on a 3-fight winning streak and Terrell was on a 7-fight winning streak. Wepner won via points decision. Won the vacant title.
3. Chuck Wepner loses to Sonny Liston via KO
On June 29, 1970 Chuck Wepner faced Sonny Liston in a heavyweight bout. Wepner was 31 years old with a record of 21-5-2, and Liston was 38 with a record of 49-4. Wepner was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Liston was coming off a loss. Liston stopped Wepner via retirement in the 9th round. Lasted into the 9th round.
4. Chuck Wepner loses to Duane Bobick via KO
On October 2, 1976 Chuck Wepner faced Duane Bobick in a heavyweight bout. Wepner was 37 years old with a record of 34-10-2, and Bobick was 26 with a record of 36-0. Wepner was on a 3-fight winning streak and Bobick was on an undefeated 36-fight winning streak. Bobick stopped Wepner via TKO in the 6th round.
5. Chuck Wepner KOs Randy Neumann in their 3rd fight
On March 8, 1974 Chuck Wepner defended his USA New Jersey State heavyweight title against Randy Neumann. It was their third meeting. Wepner was 35 years old with a record of 28-9-2, and Neumann was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wepner was on a 5-fight winning streak. Wepner stopped Randy Neumann via TKO in the 6th round. Defended the title.
6. Chuck Wepner KOs Tommy Sheehan
On May 6, 1976 Chuck Wepner faced Tommy Sheehan. Wepner was 37 years old with a record of 33-10-2, and Sheehan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wepner was on a 2-fight winning streak. Wepner stopped Tommy Sheehan via TKO in the 2nd round.
7. Chuck Wepner KOs Johnny Dolan
On November 29, 1975 Chuck Wepner faced Johnny Dolan. Wepner was 36 years old with a record of 32-10-2, and Dolan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wepner was coming off a win. Wepner stopped Johnny Dolan via KO in the 3rd round.
8. Chuck Wepner KOs Jerry Tomasetti in their 4th fight
On December 13, 1968 Chuck Wepner faced Jerry Tomasetti. It was their fourth meeting. Wepner was 29 years old with a record of 16-3-2, and Tomasetti was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wepner was on a 6-fight winning streak. Wepner stopped Jerry Tomasetti via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Chuck Wepner KOs Johnny Evans
On November 13, 1975 Chuck Wepner faced Johnny Evans. Wepner was 36 years old with a record of 31-10-2, and Evans was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wepner was coming off a loss. Wepner stopped Johnny Evans via TKO in the 4th round.
10. Chuck Wepner KOs Johnny Blaine
On April 7, 1978 Chuck Wepner faced Johnny Blaine. Wepner was 39 years old with a record of 34-13-2, and Blaine was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wepner was on a 3-fight losing streak. Wepner stopped Johnny Blaine via TKO in the 3rd round.