Trivia / The Great White Hype

• Creator Backlash: Co-writer Ron Shelton disowned the movie after his original, more serious script was rewritten into a comedy.
• Star-Derailing Role: One of three box office bombs for Damon Wayans in 1996, along with Bulletproof and Celtic Pride. Putting a bullet in his A-list attempt and forcing him back to television.

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