Properties (62)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
boxing match
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| gptkbp:battle |
aggressive
brawler 1980-05-03 1980-06-14 an important match in his career |
| gptkbp:birthDate |
1939-03-16
1942-01-30 |
| gptkbp:birthPlace |
gptkb:Newark,_New_Jersey
|
| gptkbp:criticism |
criticized for lack of aggression
|
| gptkbp:date |
1975-03-24
|
| gptkbp:duration |
10 rounds
|
| gptkbp:fan_engagement |
disappointed after loss
|
| gptkbp:fightCard |
Main Events
celebrated victory prove himself considered a classic bout 38 wins, 14 losses, 2 draws landed 150 punches led to a title shot |
| gptkbp:fightingStyle |
orthodox
defensive southpaw |
| gptkbp:height |
225 lb
6 ft 1 in 6 ft 3 in |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Wepner vs Page
|
| gptkbp:impact |
increased popularity
diminished reputation |
| gptkbp:legacy |
remains a respected fighter
inspired_Rocky_Balboa_character |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Richmond,_Virginia
|
| gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:Bayonne,_New_Jersey
gptkb:The_Bayonne_Bleeder The King 78 in |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
Wepner_knocked_down_Page
|
| gptkbp:outcome |
defeat by decision
victory by decision |
| gptkbp:pageCount |
10
75 in 24 wins, 4 losses 26 wins, 5 losses, 1 draw defend his title landed 120 punches sought rematch. |
| gptkbp:promotions |
Main Events
|
| gptkbp:result |
Wepner_won_by_decision
|
| gptkbp:significance |
career setback
|
| gptkbp:strikeouts |
18
|
| gptkbp:style |
boxer
|
| gptkbp:tactics |
pressure fighting
counter punching body shots jabs and movement |
| gptkbp:training |
gptkb:Eddie_Futch
Al_Certo |
| gptkbp:UFCFightNight |
35 wins, 14 losses
praised for heart and determination supported him throughout |
| gptkbp:venue |
gptkb:Richmond_Coliseum
|
| gptkbp:weight |
210 lb
|