MightGuy420x OP t1_itmlz99 wrote on October 24, 2022 at 7:27 PM

Chuvalo is best known for his two fights against Muhammad Ali. He went the distance both times, in each case losing the decision by a wide margin on the scorecards. The first fight, on March 29, 1966, at Toronto's Maple Leaf Gardens, was for Ali's world heavyweight title. "He's the toughest guy I ever fought", said Ali of Chuvalo after the fight.

drcoolio-w-dahoolio t1_itn5usk wrote on October 24, 2022 at 9:36 PM

I met Chuvalo. He spoken in front of our class and told us his story. He mentioned after his fight with Muhammed Ali, who had to go to the hospital, that he went dancing with his wife. Also he has had a lot of tradegy in his life. I believe something along the lines of his son and then shortly after his wife overdosing on pills. It was such a tragic story to hear about I Remember.

AnotherDrunkCanadian t1_itopobr wrote on October 25, 2022 at 4:49 AM

Came here to say the same. He told us his story. It was really heart wrenching to hear about family member after family member overdosing.

Here's his wiki

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Chuvalo

DL_22 t1_itq8yq9 wrote on October 25, 2022 at 2:48 PM

I think he was big on the school tours in the 90s and 00s. Which was great, I remember him at our HS.

Girly_Shrieks t1_itowufa wrote on October 25, 2022 at 6:13 AM

Story. It's story. How do you mistake it twice?

DeafeningMilk t1_itpiizg wrote on October 25, 2022 at 11:11 AM

Just correct them. Don't be a dick about it.

drcoolio-w-dahoolio t1_iu5abpa wrote on October 28, 2022 at 5:29 PM

Lol, it sure is. This made me laugh. Thanks for the correction.

Aporkalypse_Sow t1_itp4tp7 wrote on October 25, 2022 at 8:05 AM

Not going down against young Foreman is a feat that isn't shared by many.