Tony "Duke" Evers was an American former professional boxer, former owner of the Delphi Boxing Academy and boxing trainer. He was portrayed by Tony Burton. Duke returned 20 years later in 2006 (Rocky Balboa), Duke now seemingly retired from training, comes back to help Rocky Balboa have one last boxing match. Balboa is set to be fighting the current Heavyweight champion, Mason Dixon. Duke trains Balboa and Balboa ends up losing by split decision. He used to train Apollo Creed until he died…