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George Chuvalo
Canadian boxer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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]
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George Chuvalo CM | |
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![]() Chuvalo in April 2010 | |
Born | Jure Čuvalo (1937-09-12) September 12, 1937 (age 86) Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
Statistics | |
Weight(s) | Heavyweight |
Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
Reach | 71 in (180 cm) |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 93 |
Wins | 73 |
Wins by KO | 63 |
Losses | 18 |
Draws | 2 |
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