RIP Tony "Duke" Burton

*Autbot_Benz* · 02-26-2016, 11:43 AM

Former boxer is best known for his role as Apollo Creed’s trainer, Tony “Duke” Evers, in the first six “Rocky” movies

Tony Burton, the actor who played Apollo Creed’s boxing trainer Tony “Duke” Evers in the “Rocky” movies, has died. He was 78.

The former football player and boxer appeared alongside Sylvester Stallone and Carl Weathers in the first six films of the hit franchise as Apollo Creed’s trainer.

Weathers confirmed Burton’s death in a heartfelt tweet Thursday night.

“@E_Woodyard @TheSlyStallone Sad news. RIP Tony Burton. His intensity and talent helped make the Rocky movies successful. #BePeace,” he wrote.

http://www.thewrap.com/tony-burton-r...or-dead-at-78/

Sucks I liked Duke he was great motivation for Rocky and Apollo

02-26-2016, 11:43 AM	#1
Autbot_Benz Hellblazer Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ventura California Posts: 9,193	RIP Tony "Duke" Burton Former boxer is best known for his role as Apollo Creed’s trainer, Tony “Duke” Evers, in the first six “Rocky” movies Tony Burton, the actor who played Apollo Creed’s boxing trainer Tony “Duke” Evers in the “Rocky” movies, has died. He was 78. The former football player and boxer appeared alongside Sylvester Stallone and Carl Weathers in the first six films of the hit franchise as Apollo Creed’s trainer. Weathers confirmed Burton’s death in a heartfelt tweet Thursday night. “@E_Woodyard @TheSlyStallone Sad news. RIP Tony Burton. His intensity and talent helped make the Rocky movies successful. #BePeace,” he wrote. http://www.thewrap.com/tony-burton-r...or-dead-at-78/ Sucks I liked Duke he was great motivation for Rocky and Apollo __________________ I respect what FW cartoon did for the turtles franchise but it is the most overrated and hard to watch of the 3 turtles cartoons.