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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(...)

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(...)

Date5/5/1971
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Original Toronto Star caption: 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 Gardens. Chuvalo, Canadian heavyweight champion goes in against former world champion Jimmy Ellis in one segment of three-city closed circuit fight festival. Other cities involved are Chicago and Oakland. For George, it's another crossroads, about fourth or fifth.
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Stranger in town: Jimmy Ellis relaxes in hotel room on his arrival in Toronto for upcoming bout with George Chuvalo next Monday at Maple Leaf Gardens
Stranger in town: Jimmy Ellis relaxes in hotel room on his arrival in Toronto for upcoming bout with George Chuvalo next Monday at Maple Leaf Gardens
5/4/1971
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
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(...)
4/24/1972
Honing his boxing skills. Canadian welterweight champion Clyde Gray works out on punching bag at Lansdowne Athletic Club in preparation for bout with (...)
Honing his boxing skills. Canadian welterweight champion Clyde Gray works out on punching bag at Lansdowne Athletic Club in preparation for bout with (...)
4/24/1974
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
That's all: Clyde Gray is congratulated by handler as he returns to his corner after winning bout at Gardens last night on second-round TKO over Otho Thyson
That's all: Clyde Gray is congratulated by handler as he returns to his corner after winning bout at Gardens last night on second-round TKO over Otho Thyson
11/21/1972
George Jr. is the only Chuvalo boy who is serious about boxing and although he does most of his training at Sully Sullivan's club, he sometimes gets t(...)
George Jr. is the only Chuvalo boy who is serious about boxing and although he does most of his training at Sully Sullivan's club, he sometimes gets t(...)
1/23/1975
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
Friends: Rubin Hurricane Carter, who portrays trainer Fast Eddy in the movie, left, and George Chuvalo, who plays ex-champ Gentleman Jim, compare knuckles during pause in filming Rubber Match
Friends: Rubin Hurricane Carter, who portrays trainer Fast Eddy in the movie, left, and George Chuvalo, who plays ex-champ Gentleman Jim, compare knuckles during pause in filming Rubber Match
11/29/1989
In fighting trim. Nicky Furlano works out for his Friday night encounter withLeo Marsh, one of the bouts on card that begins at 7:30 at St. Lawrence M(...)
In fighting trim. Nicky Furlano works out for his Friday night encounter withLeo Marsh, one of the bouts on card that begins at 7:30 at St. Lawrence M(...)
4/26/1978
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