George Chuvalo

George Chuvalo
CM
Chuvalo in April 2010
Born
Jure Čuvalo

(1937-09-12) September 12, 1937 (age 87)
Statistics
Weight(s)Heavyweight
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Reach71 in (180 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights93
Wins73
Wins by KO63
Losses18
Draws2

George Louis Chuvalo CM OOnt (born September 12, 1937, as Jure Čuvalo) is a Canadian former professional boxer who was a five-time Canadian heavyweight champion and two-time world heavyweight title challenger. He is known for having never been knocked down in his 93 bout professional career including fights against Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, and George Foreman.[1][2] Chuvalo unsuccessfully challenged Muhammad Ali for the heavyweight championship in 1966. Chuvalo was inducted into the Ontario Sports Hall of Fame in 1995.[3]

  1. ^ "The tragic tale of George Chuvalo – Muhammad Ali's toughest opponent". The Irish Times.
  2. ^ "Chuvalo says boxing lacks excitement of yesteryear". Associated Press. September 11, 2014.
  3. ^ "George Chuvalo". oshof.ca. Ontario Sports Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on November 12, 2014. Retrieved September 23, 2014.