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George Chuvalo puts a bruising polish on his training as he warms up for Monday night's 12-round fight with former world heavyweight champion Muhammad(...)
George Chuvalo puts a bruising polish on his training as he warms up for Monday night's 12-round fight with former world heavyweight champion Muhammad(...)

George Chuvalo puts a bruising polish on his training as he warms up for Monday night's 12-round fight with former world heavyweight champion Muhammad(...)

Date4/24/1972
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Original Toronto Star caption: George Chuvalo puts a bruising polish on his training as he warms up for Monday night's 12-round fight with former world heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali at Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum. For Chuvalo, it will be his biggest payoff. For Ali, he's looking to knock Toronto fighter off his feet, something no one has accomplished. It would be big boost for Ali's hopes of beating world champ Joe Frazier. For Chuvalo, it may well be his last major fight.
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Ready to fight. Former Canadian heavyweight champion George Chuvalo held a press conference yesterday to announce he's ready to take on Ontario Athlet(...)
Ready to fight. Former Canadian heavyweight champion George Chuvalo held a press conference yesterday to announce he's ready to take on Ontario Athlet(...)
2/9/1983
Big man in boxing: Former heavyweight champion George Chuvalo looks as if he could give the scales a tussle himself as he observes the weighing in ceremonies
Big man in boxing: Former heavyweight champion George Chuvalo looks as if he could give the scales a tussle himself as he observes the weighing in ceremonies
12/7/1987
George Chuvalo has that look of ferocious determination as he pounds on practice bag during his final prep for Monday night's bout at Maple Leaf Garde(...)
George Chuvalo has that look of ferocious determination as he pounds on practice bag during his final prep for Monday night's bout at Maple Leaf Garde(...)
5/5/1971
. . . But Can She Counter-Punch? There's no heavyweight champion potential here. Canadian boxing champion George Chuvalo views his new daughter, Vanes(...)
. . . But Can She Counter-Punch? There's no heavyweight champion potential here. Canadian boxing champion George Chuvalo views his new daughter, Vanes(...)
1/21/1968
Foreman and his cheerleaders. George Foreman, former world heavyweight boxing champion, has his own cheering section (left to right), Jo Jo Deville, A(...)
Foreman and his cheerleaders. George Foreman, former world heavyweight boxing champion, has his own cheering section (left to right), Jo Jo Deville, A(...)
4/21/1975
Boxer land on the ropes. Former Canadian heavyweight champ George Chuvalo (left) and his son Mitch have had their licenses to arrange boxing matches r(...)
Boxer land on the ropes. Former Canadian heavyweight champ George Chuvalo (left) and his son Mitch have had their licenses to arrange boxing matches r(...)
2/24/1977
Somewhat out of fighting trim, George Chuvalo, 39, relaxes his 249 pounds in his corner during heavyweight match last night against Bobby Flestein. Ch(...)
Somewhat out of fighting trim, George Chuvalo, 39, relaxes his 249 pounds in his corner during heavyweight match last night against Bobby Flestein. Ch(...)
3/7/1977
Jimmy Ellis needs a big win against George Chuvalo Monday night at Maple Leaf Gardens if he hopes to regain any of his boxing stature. He still hopes (...)
Jimmy Ellis needs a big win against George Chuvalo Monday night at Maple Leaf Gardens if he hopes to regain any of his boxing stature. He still hopes (...)
5/5/1971
A concerned father, who knows exactly what his son is going through, is George Chuvalo, Canada's heavyweight boxing champ. Acting as cornerman, he min(...)
A concerned father, who knows exactly what his son is going through, is George Chuvalo, Canada's heavyweight boxing champ. Acting as cornerman, he min(...)
11/25/1969
This guy don't look so tough to me': Matt Sheedy and Scott Manson: both 9 years old: give former world heavyweight champion Larry Holmes the old 1-2 yesterday at the Ontario Science Centre
This guy don't look so tough to me': Matt Sheedy and Scott Manson: both 9 years old: give former world heavyweight champion Larry Holmes the old 1-2 yesterday at the Ontario Science Centre
2/5/1989
George Chuvalo, above, is 42, but may still be best heavyweight in Canada
George Chuvalo, above, is 42, but may still be best heavyweight in Canada
5/31/1980
George Chuvalo. Heavyweight boxer
George Chuvalo. Heavyweight boxer
2/24/1972