Muhammad Ali vs. George Chuvalo

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Muhammad Ali vs George Chuvalo
DateMarch 29, 1966 & May 1, 1973
Venue
NYSAC, and The Ring heavyweight titles (1966) NABF heavyweight title
(1973)
Tale of the tape
Boxer United States Muhammad Ali Canada George Chuvalo
Hometown
Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Pre-fight record 22-0 (18 KO) 34-11-2 (27 KO)
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) 6 ft (183 cm)
Weight 215 lb (98 kg) 216 lb (98 kg)
Style Orthodox Orthodox
Recognition
NYSAC, and The Ring
heavyweight champion
Heavyweight champion of Canada
Result
Ali won both fights via UD

Muhammad Ali fought two boxing matches with George Chuvalo. The first bout took place on March 29, 1966; and the second on May 1, 1972. Ali won both fights through unanimous decisions on points.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10]

The 1966 fight was the subject of Joseph Blasioli's 2003 documentary film The Last Round: Chuvalo vs. Ali.[11]

References

  1. ^ "Muhammad Ali's ring record". ESPN. 19 November 2003. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
  2. ^ Felix Dennis; Don Atyeo (2003). Muhammad Ali: The Glory Years. miramax books. pp. 142–4, 192.
  3. ^ Stephen Brunt (2002). Facing Ali. The Lyons Press. pp. 52–7, 65–6.
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  5. ^ "Ali vs. Chuvalo: Brutality, beauty mingled in truly epic brawl". CBC. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
  6. ^ "Chuvalo, Ali photographer recalls legendary bout 50 years ago". Globe and Mail. 28 March 2016. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
  7. ^ "Muhammad Ali remembered in Canada for his bouts with granite-chinned George Chuvalo". Vancouver Sun. 3 June 2016. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
  8. ^ "Chuvalo to be presented with belt to commemorate Toronto Ali fight". Toronto Sun. 3 March 2016. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
  9. ^ "SHOWDOWN WITH A PUNCHING BAG". Sports Illustrated. 28 March 1966. Retrieved 7 October 2016.
  10. ^ "A BATTLE OF THE LIONHEARTED". Sports Illustrated. 11 April 1966. Retrieved 7 October 2016.
  11. ^ Geoff Pevere, "Chuvalo's finest hour packs a punch". Toronto Star, October 31, 2003.