• Anthony Mabron Burton (March 23, 1937 – February 25, 2016) was an American actor and boxer. He was known for his role as Tony "Duke" Evers in the Rocky films. Early life.
  • Tony Burton, who is famous for playing the corner man in six "Rocky" movies, was himself, in real life, a professional heavyweight boxer.
  • Tony Burton (born Anthony Burton on March 23, 1937 – February 25, 2016) appeared as Tony "Duke" Evers, Apollo Creed's trainer in the first three films in the Rocky series...
  • Tony Burton, the actor who played Tony "Duke" Evers in first six "Rocky" movies has died. He was 78.
  • Together, Tony and Aurelain had four children: two sons, Jomo Burton and Martin Burton and two daughters, Juanita Burton and Christal Burton.
  • In 1993, Burton was inducted into the Greater Flint Afro-American Hall of Fame. Tony made his final appearance in the Rocky series, reprising his role as Tony...
  • Tony,” said President Godfrey, dragging me by the elbow in the old man’s direction, “have you met Professor Grant?”
  • ©MGM ROCKY II, Tony Burton, Carl Weathers, 1979, (c) United Artists ASSAULT ON PRECINCT 13, Tony Burton, 1976 INSIDE MOVES, from left: Tony...