Tony Burton who acted as a legendary trainer of both Apollo Creed and Rocky Balboa (played by Sylvester Stallone) in the Rocky movies was reported dead. According to report, the 78-year-old Rocky actor and a native of Flint in Michigan had spent some time in the hospital since last year but his illness was not made known. Tony Burton won two Flint Golden Gloves light heavyweight titles in 1955 and 1957 before going into acting. Viewers Corner News sympathizes with the family of Tony Burton and may his soul rest in peace.
Source: Viewers Corner News.