George Chuvalo
George Louis Chuvalo is a Canadian former professional boxer who was a five-time Canadian heavyweight champion and two-time world heavyweight title challenger. He is famous for having never been knocked down in any of his 93 professional bouts including fights against Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, and George Foreman. Chuvalo unsuccessfully challenged Muhammad Ali for the heavyweight championship in 1966. Chuvalo was inducted into the Ontario Sports Hall of Fame in 1995.
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Sep 13, 2026
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The five-time Canadian heavyweight boxing champion has died, remembered for never being knocked off his feet in 93 professional fights.
The centre honours him as a Canadian sports icon whose toughness and dignity, including his fights with Muhammad Ali, transcended politics.
Sep 13, 2026
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The legendary Canadian heavyweight boxer who went the distance with Muhammad Ali has died at 89.
Liberals honour a Canadian sporting icon whose career symbolized resilience and national grit, a rare unifying story amid political tension.