Corrected entry: After Duke's speech to Rocky in the barn, Rocky says "thanks Tony." Tony is the actor's name.
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Correction: Duke is the character's nickname. Duke's name is Tony Evers. Tony Evers just happens to be played by Tony Burton.
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Rusty71
Duke has appeared in 6 Rocky movies, although I can't recall which film establishes his full name, but Duke is certainly his nickname and Tony is his real name. In Rocky and Rocky II Tony Burton is only credited as "Apollo's Trainer" and the name "Duke" isn't used. But Rocky Wiki and Wikipedia do have established Tony "Duke" Evers pages. It should be noted though that Wood Harris (who plays Duke's son in the film "Creed") is credited as "Tony ‘Little Duke' Burton."
Bishop73