“The research performed on this piece was very superficial. I expect better from NPR.
The fictional character "Rocky Balboa" is based upon Chuck Wepner. Don King decided to give a no-name a shot at the title and picked Wepner, known as the "Bayonne bleeder," that chance. Wepner lasted 15 rounds, exactly the number of rounds that Rocky lasted in the first movie against Apollo Creed. Wepner also knocked Muhammad Ali down, something that nobody was doing at that stage in Ali's career.”Read full review »
Curmudgicus via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/12/23
“The Statue covers exactly what you think you'll learn about the Rocky statue, and while that would have been enough, it also tells heartfelt stories that are not what you’d expect. I was touched by the story of Haseeb Payab and can't wait to hear more of the surprising ways this statue,...”Read full review »
podcastpatch via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/10/23