George Chuvalo losses
Over 23 years as a professional, George Chuvalo has compiled a 73-18-2 (64) record, including 15 title fights. He has 18 losses against 16 different opponents, five of them in title fights.
18. George Chuvalo loses to Muhammad Ali via unanimous decision
On May 1, 1972 George Chuvalo fought Muhammad Ali for the NABF heavyweight title. Chuvalo was 34 years old with a record of 66-17-2, and Ali was 30 with a record of 35-1. Chuvalo lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Ali.
17. George Chuvalo loses to Jimmy Ellis via unanimous decision
On May 10, 1971 George Chuvalo faced Jimmy Ellis in a heavyweight bout. Chuvalo was 33 years old with a record of 63-16-2, and Ellis was 31 with a record of 29-6. Chuvalo lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Ellis.
16. George Chuvalo loses to George Foreman via KO
On August 4, 1970 George Chuvalo faced George Foreman in a heavyweight bout. Chuvalo was 32 years old with a record of 59-15-2, and Foreman was 21 with a record of 21-0. Foreman stopped Chuvalo via TKO in the 3rd round.
15. 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 lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Mathis.
14. George Chuvalo loses to Joe Frazier via KO
On July 19, 1967 George Chuvalo faced Joe Frazier. Chuvalo was 29 years old with a record of 47-13-2, and Frazier was 23 with a record of 16-0. Frazier stopped Chuvalo via TKO in the 4th round.
13. George Chuvalo loses to Oscar Bonavena via majority decision
On June 23, 1966 George Chuvalo faced Oscar Bonavena in a heavyweight bout. Chuvalo was 28 years old with a record of 35-12-2, and Bonavena was 23 with a record of 20-2. Chuvalo lost via majority decision. Went the distance with Bonavena.
12. George Chuvalo loses to Muhammad Ali via unanimous decision
On March 29, 1966 George Chuvalo fought Muhammad Ali for the NYSAC, The Ring, and WBC 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 lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Ali.
11. George Chuvalo loses to Eduardo Corletti via points decision
On January 25, 1966 George Chuvalo faced Eduardo Corletti. Chuvalo was 28 years old with a record of 34-10-2, and Corletti was 0 with a record of 0-0. Chuvalo lost via points decision. Went the distance with Corletti.
10. 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 lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Terrell.
9. 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 lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Patterson.
8. 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. Chuvalo lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Folley.
7. George Chuvalo loses to Joe Erskine via disqualification
On October 2, 1961 George Chuvalo faced Joe Erskine. Chuvalo was 24 years old with a record of 20-6-1, and Erskine was 0 with a record of 0-0. Chuvalo lost via disqualification.
6. George Chuvalo loses to Bob Cleroux via split decision
On August 8, 1961 George Chuvalo defended his Canadian heavyweight title against Bob Cleroux. Chuvalo was 23 years old with a record of 20-5-1, and Cleroux was 0 with a record of 0-0. Chuvalo lost via split decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Cleroux.
5. George Chuvalo loses to Bob Cleroux via split decision
On August 17, 1960 George Chuvalo defended his Canadian heavyweight title against Bob Cleroux. Chuvalo was 22 years old with a record of 17-4-1, and Cleroux was 0 with a record of 0-0. Chuvalo lost via split decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Cleroux.
4. George Chuvalo loses to Pete Rademacher via unanimous decision
On July 19, 1960 George Chuvalo faced Pete Rademacher. Chuvalo was 22 years old with a record of 17-3-1, and Rademacher was 0 with a record of 0-0. Chuvalo lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Rademacher.
3. George Chuvalo loses to Pat McMurtry via unanimous decision
On October 17, 1958 George Chuvalo faced Pat McMurtry. Chuvalo was 21 years old with a record of 15-2-1, and McMurtry was 0 with a record of 0-0. Chuvalo lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with McMurtry.
2. George Chuvalo loses to Bob Baker via unanimous decision
On September 9, 1957 George Chuvalo faced Bob Baker. Chuvalo was 19 years old with a record of 12-1, and Baker was 0 with a record of 0-0. Chuvalo lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Baker.
1. George Chuvalo loses to Howard King via split decision
On October 22, 1956 George Chuvalo faced Howard King. Chuvalo was 19 years old with a record of 6-0, and King was 0 with a record of 0-0. Chuvalo lost via split decision. Went the distance with King.