All boxersGeorge Chuvalo
“Boom Boom”
Boxing · Deceased73-18-2RECORD
64WINS BY KO / TKO
9WINS BY DECISION
93PRO FIGHTS
Against boxers on FightRec: 0-5-0 in 5 fights.
Profile
| Full name | George Louis Chuvalo |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Boom Boom |
| Date of birth | 12 Sep 1937 |
| Died | 12 Sep 2026 |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Birthplace | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Weight classes | Heavyweight |
| Height | 183 cm (6′0″) |
| Reach | 208 cm (82″) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 1956–1978 |
| Status | Deceased |
| Fights on FightRec | 5 (1965–1972) |
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Titles and honours
- Canadian heavyweight champion (five times)
Background
Toronto-born heavyweight of Croatian parentage who was never knocked down in his professional career. He went the distance with Muhammad Ali twice and challenged for the world title.
Fights against boxers on FightRec
5 fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Muhammad Ali | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 1 May 1972 | Pacific Coliseum, Vancouver, Canada | |
| Loss | George Foreman | TKO | 3 | 4 Aug 1970 | – | |
| Loss | Joe Frazier | TKO | 4 | 19 Jul 1967 | – | |
| Loss | Muhammad Ali | Decision (unanimous) | 15 | 29 Mar 1966 | Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, Canada | |
| Loss | Floyd Patterson | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 1 Feb 1965 | New York City, New York, USA |