On May 1, 1972, a 34-year-old George Chuvalo (66-17-2, 57 KOs) and a 30-year-old American boxer Muhammad Ali (35-1, 27 KOs) met in the ring for the 2nd time, in a heavyweight bout.
Chuvalo came in to the fight on a 3-fight win streak with a 67% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 2 months and 10 days. Ali was on a 4-fight win streak with a 75% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 1 month.
In the rematch, Muhammad Ali defeated George Chuvalo via unanimous decision in the 12-round heavyweight fight. Ali improves his record to 36-1, while Chuvalo adds a loss to his record at 66-18-2.
On May 10, 1971, a 33-year-old George Chuvalo (63-16-2, 55 KOs) and a 31-year-old American boxer Jimmy Ellis (29-6, 14 KOs) met in the ring.
Chuvalo came in to the fight on a 4-fight win streak with a 67% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 4 months and 29 days. Ellis was on a 2-fight win streak with a 40% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 2 months and 8 days.
Jimmy Ellis defeated George Chuvalo via unanimous decision in the 10-round fight. Ellis improves his record to 30-6, while Chuvalo adds a loss to his record at 63-17-2.
On August 4, 1970, a 32-year-old George Chuvalo (59-15-2, 51 KOs) and a 21-year-old American boxer George Foreman (21-0, 18 KOs) met in the ring.
Chuvalo came in to the fight on a 6-fight win streak with a 67% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 1 month and 5 days. Foreman was on a 21-fight win streak with a 85% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 15 days.
George Foreman stopped George Chuvalo via TKO in the 3rd round. Foreman improves his record to 22-0 (19 KOs), while Chuvalo adds a loss to his record at 59-16-2.
On February 3, 1969, a 31-year-old George Chuvalo (53-14-2, 45 KOs) and a 25-year-old American boxer Buster Mathis (28-1, 20 KOs) met in the ring.
Chuvalo came in to the fight on a 6-fight win streak with a 65% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 2 months and 22 days. Mathis was on a 5-fight win streak with a 69% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 4 months and 8 days.
Buster Mathis defeated George Chuvalo via unanimous decision in the 12-round fight. Mathis improves his record to 29-1, while Chuvalo adds a loss to his record at 53-15-2.
On July 19, 1967, a 29-year-old George Chuvalo (47-13-2, 40 KOs) and a 23-year-old American boxer Joe Frazier (16-0, 14 KOs) met in the ring.
Chuvalo came in to the fight on a 12-fight win streak with a 64% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 27 days. Frazier was on a 16-fight win streak with a 87% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 2 months and 15 days.
Joe Frazier stopped George Chuvalo via TKO in the 4th round. Frazier improves his record to 17-0 (15 KOs), while Chuvalo adds a loss to his record at 47-14-2.
On June 23, 1966, a 28-year-old George Chuvalo (35-12-2, 28 KOs) and a 23-year-old Argentinian boxer Oscar Bonavena (20-2, 17 KOs) met in the ring.
Chuvalo came in to the fight on a 1-fight win streak with a 57% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 1 month and 8 days. Bonavena was on a 1-fight win streak with a 77% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 2 months and 7 days.
Oscar Bonavena defeated George Chuvalo via majority decision in the 10-round fight. Bonavena improves his record to 21-2, while Chuvalo adds a loss to his record at 35-13-2.
On March 29, 1966, a 28-year-old George Chuvalo (34-11-2, 27 KOs) got a shot at the heavyweight WBC and The Ring title held by 24-year-old American boxer Muhammad Ali (22-0, 18 KOs).
Chuvalo came in to the fight on a 1-fight losing streak with a 57% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 2 months and 4 days. Ali was on a 22-fight win streak with a 81% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 4 months and 7 days.
Muhammad Ali defeated George Chuvalo via unanimous decision and successfully defended his WBC and The Ring heavyweight titles. Ali improves his record to 23-0, while Chuvalo adds a loss to his record at 34-12-2.
On January 25, 1966, a 28-year-old George Chuvalo (34-10-2, 27 KOs) and Eduardo Corletti met in the ring.
Chuvalo came in to the fight on a 1-fight win streak with a 58% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 1 month and 18 days.
George Chuvalo lost to Eduardo Corletti via points decision in the 10-round fight, and adds an loss to his record at 34-11-2.
On November 1, 1965, a 28-year-old George Chuvalo (33-9-2, 27 KOs) got a shot at the heavyweight WBA title held by 26-year-old American boxer Ernie Terrell (37-4, 18 KOs).
Chuvalo came in to the fight on a 4-fight win streak with a 61% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 2 months and 15 days. Terrell was on a 13-fight win streak with a 43% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 7 months and 27 days.
Ernie Terrell defeated George Chuvalo via unanimous decision and successfully defended his WBA heavyweight title. Terrell improves his record to 38-4, while Chuvalo adds a loss to his record at 33-10-2.
On February 1, 1965, a 27-year-old George Chuvalo (29-8-2, 23 KOs) and a 30-year-old American boxer Floyd Patterson (41-4, 31 KOs) met in the ring.
Chuvalo came in to the fight on a 4-fight win streak with a 59% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 2 months and 22 days. Patterson was on a 3-fight win streak with a 68% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 1 month and 20 days.
Floyd Patterson defeated George Chuvalo via unanimous decision in the 12-round fight. Patterson improves his record to 42-4, while Chuvalo adds a loss to his record at 29-9-2.
On January 17, 1964, a 26-year-old George Chuvalo (25-7-2, 19 KOs) and a 32-year-old American boxer Zora Folley (65-7-3, 36 KOs) met in the ring.
Chuvalo came in to the fight after a draw in his last fight with a 55% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 2 months and 9 days. Folley was on a 2-fight win streak with a 48% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 3 months.
Zora Folley defeated George Chuvalo via unanimous decision in the 10-round fight. Folley improves his record to 66-7-3, while Chuvalo adds a loss to his record at 25-8-2.
On October 2, 1961, a 24-year-old George Chuvalo (20-6-1, 15 KOs) and Joe Erskine met in the ring.
Chuvalo came in to the fight on a 1-fight losing streak with a 55% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 1 month and 24 days.
George Chuvalo lost to Joe Erskine via disqualification in the 12-round fight, and adds an loss to his record at 20-7-1.
On August 8, 1961, a 23-year-old George Chuvalo (20-5-1, 15 KOs) and Bob Cleroux met in the ring for the 3rd time, in a heavyweight bout.
Chuvalo came in to the fight on a 3-fight win streak with a 57% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 1 month and 12 days.
George Chuvalo lost to Bob Cleroux via split decision in the 12-round heavyweight fight, and adds an loss to his record at 20-6-1.
On August 17, 1960, a 22-year-old George Chuvalo (17-4-1, 14 KOs) and Bob Cleroux met in the ring in a heavyweight bout.
Chuvalo came in to the fight on a 1-fight losing streak with a 63% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 29 days.
George Chuvalo lost to Bob Cleroux via split decision in the 12-round heavyweight fight, and adds an loss to his record at 17-5-1.
On July 19, 1960, a 22-year-old George Chuvalo (17-3-1, 14 KOs) and Pete Rademacher met in the ring.
Chuvalo came in to the fight on a 2-fight win streak with a 66% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 8 months and 2 days.
George Chuvalo lost to Pete Rademacher via unanimous decision in the 10-round fight, and adds an loss to his record at 17-4-1.
On October 17, 1958, a 21-year-old George Chuvalo (15-2-1, 12 KOs) and Pat McMurtry met in the ring.
Chuvalo came in to the fight on a 1-fight win streak with a 66% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 1 month and 2 days.
George Chuvalo lost to Pat McMurtry via unanimous decision in the 10-round fight, and adds an loss to his record at 15-3-1.
On September 9, 1957, a 19-year-old George Chuvalo (12-1, 10 KOs) and Bob Baker met in the ring.
Chuvalo came in to the fight on a 6-fight win streak with a 76% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 3 months and 3 days.
George Chuvalo lost to Bob Baker via unanimous decision in the 10-round fight, and adds an loss to his record at 12-2.
On October 22, 1956, a 19-year-old George Chuvalo (6-0, 5 KOs) and Howard King met in the ring.
Chuvalo came in to the fight on a 6-fight win streak with a 83% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 1 month and 12 days.
George Chuvalo lost to Howard King via split decision in the 8-round fight, and adds an loss to his record at 6-1.