George Chuvalo CM | |
|---|---|
 Chuvalo in April 2010 | |
| Born | Jure Čuvalo September 12, 1937 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Heavyweight |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Reach | 82 in (208 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 93 |
| Wins | 73 |
| Wins by KO | 63 |
| Losses | 18 |
| Draws | 2 |
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]
- ^ "The tragic tale of George Chuvalo – Muhammad Ali's toughest opponent". The Irish Times.
- ^ "Chuvalo says boxing lacks excitement of yesteryear". Associated Press. September 11, 2014.
- ^ "George Chuvalo". oshof.ca. Ontario Sports Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on November 12, 2014. Retrieved September 23, 2014.