Best fights of George Chuvalo
Over 23 years as a professional, George Chuvalo compiled a 73-18-2 (64) record, including 15 title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. George Chuvalo KOs Jerry Quarry
On December 12, 1969 George Chuvalo faced Jerry Quarry in a heavyweight bout. Chuvalo was 32 years old with a record of 55-15-2, and Quarry was 24 with a record of 33-3-4. Both Chuvalo and Quarry were on a 2-fight winning streak. Chuvalo stopped Jerry Quarry via KO in the 7th round.
2. George Chuvalo loses to Muhammad Ali in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On May 1, 1972 George Chuvalo fought Muhammad Ali for the WBC-NABF heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Chuvalo was 34 years old with a record of 66-17-2, and Ali was 30 with a record of 35-1. Chuvalo was on a 3-fight winning streak and Ali was on a 4-fight winning streak. Chuvalo lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Ali.
3. George Chuvalo KOs Doug Jones
On October 2, 1964 George Chuvalo faced Doug Jones in a heavyweight bout. Chuvalo was 27 years old with a record of 27-8-2, and Jones was 27 with a record of 24-5-1. Chuvalo was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Jones was coming off a loss. Chuvalo stopped Doug Jones via TKO in the 11th round.
4. George Chuvalo loses to Floyd Patterson via unanimous decision
On February 1, 1965 George Chuvalo faced Floyd Patterson in a heavyweight bout. Chuvalo was 27 years old with a record of 29-8-2, and Patterson was 30 with a record of 41-4. Chuvalo was on a 4-fight winning streak and Patterson was on a 3-fight winning streak. Chuvalo lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Patterson.
5. George Chuvalo loses to Buster Mathis via unanimous decision
On February 3, 1969 George Chuvalo faced Buster Mathis in a heavyweight bout. Chuvalo was 31 years old with a record of 53-14-2, and Mathis was 25 with a record of 28-1. Chuvalo was on a 6-fight winning streak and Mathis was on a 5-fight winning streak. Chuvalo lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Mathis.
6. George Chuvalo defeats Cleveland Williams
On November 17, 1971 George Chuvalo faced Cleveland Williams in a heavyweight bout. Chuvalo was 34 years old with a record of 63-17-2, and Williams was 38 with a record of 75-12-1. Both Chuvalo and Williams were coming off a loss. Chuvalo won via unanimous decision.
7. George Chuvalo KOs Tommy Burns in their 2nd fight
On August 10, 1972 George Chuvalo defended his Canadian heavyweight title against Tommy Burns. It was their second meeting. Chuvalo was 34 years old with a record of 66-18-2, and Burns was 0 with a record of 0-0. Chuvalo was coming off a loss. Chuvalo stopped Tommy Burns via KO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
8. George Chuvalo loses to Ernie Terrell via unanimous decision
On November 1, 1965 George Chuvalo fought Ernie Terrell for the WBA heavyweight title. Chuvalo was 28 years old with a record of 33-9-2, and Terrell was 26 with a record of 37-4. Chuvalo was on a 4-fight winning streak and Terrell was on a 13-fight winning streak. Chuvalo lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Terrell.
9. George Chuvalo loses to Muhammad Ali via unanimous decision
On March 29, 1966 George Chuvalo fought Muhammad Ali for the WBC, NYSAC, and The Ring heavyweight titles. Chuvalo was 28 years old with a record of 34-11-2, and Ali was 24 with a record of 22-0. Chuvalo was coming off a loss, while Ali was on an undefeated 22-fight winning streak. Chuvalo lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Ali.
10. George Chuvalo loses to Zora Folley via unanimous decision
On January 17, 1964 George Chuvalo faced Zora Folley in a heavyweight bout. Chuvalo was 26 years old with a record of 25-7-2, and Folley was 32 with a record of 65-7-3. Folley was on a 2-fight winning streak. Chuvalo lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Folley.