George Chuvalo
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. Chuvalo unsuccessfully challenged Muhammad Ali for the heavyweight championship in 1966. Chuvalo was inducted into the Ontario Sports Hall of Fame in 1995.
George Chuvalo CM | |
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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 | 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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