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.THE INTERNATIONAL BOXING HALL OF FAME
REMEMBERS GEORGE CHUVALO
CANASTOTA, NY –SEPTEMBER 14, 2026 - The International Boxing Hall of Fame joins the worldwide boxing community in mourning the loss of former Canadian heavyweight champion George Chuvalo, who passed away on September 12 at the age of 89.
“George Chuvalo was one of the toughest boxers to ever lace up a pair of gloves and an incredibly popular star in the talent rich heavyweight division of the 1960s and 1970s,” said Hall director Edward Brophy. “He were saddened to learn the news of his passing and we offer our condolences to the Chuvalo family.”
Toronto’s Chuvalo began boxing in 1956. Within two years he won the vacant Canadian heavyweight title, a championship he would hold for the better part of twenty years. Chuvalo registered wins over Yvon Durelle, Doug Jones, Cleveland Williams, Jerry Quarry and Mike DeJohn. He engaged in two-world title bouts, first against Ernie Terrell in 1965 (L15) and Muhammad Ali in Toronto in 1966 (L15). Chuvalo retired in 1978 with a 73-18-2 (64 KOs) record.
Chuvalo was a frequent visitor to Canastota for the annual Hall of Fame Weekend.
“George was a fan favorite and always happy to share incredible stories from his boxing career and pose for a photo or sign an autograph for his many fans,” said Brophy.
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