<Tr> <Th> Losses </Th> <Td> 23 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Draws </Th> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <P> Robert "Rocky" Balboa is the title character of the Rocky series . The character was created by Sylvester Stallone, who also portrayed him in all seven Rocky films . He is depicted as an everyman who started out by going the distance and overcoming obstacles that had occurred in his life and career as a professional boxer . While he is loosely based on Chuck Wepner, a one - time boxer who fought Muhammad Ali and lost on a TKO in the 15th round, the inspiration for the name, iconography and fighting style came from boxing legend Rocky Marciano . </P> <P> The character is widely considered to be Stallone's most iconic role and is often considered the role that started his film career . He received critical acclaim for his performance in the first movie, earning Academy Award and Golden Globe Award nominations . When Stallone reprised his role once again in 2015 for Creed, his performance received wide acclaim and he received his first Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor, along with his third Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor, the National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actor and several other accolades . </P>

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