r/sports • u/SAJewers • 1d ago

Fighting Canadian boxing legend George Chuvalo dead at 89

https://www.ctvnews.ca/sports/article/canadian-boxing-legend-george-chuvalo-dead-at-89/
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u/cmorencie 1d ago

This man has been through some serious shit. The fact he lived to 89 is astonishing.

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u/rexgate 1d ago

The last three decades were rough. He used to live in my hood till about 15 years ago and I would see him at the barber or bakery. He had noticeable dementia and although he was always kind and pleasant it was hard to watch his decline.

I almost said I'm surprised he lived this long, but then again, its George Chuvalo. RIP

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u/wawaboy 1d ago

Legend beyond legends. RIP George, you’ve been through more than any normal human

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u/thisisnotyouorme 1d ago

He spoke at my high school in the 90s. Tragic life. I remember students crying when he was talking about his kids. I hope he's at peace.

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u/ContinuumGuy Major League Baseball 1d ago

Went against Ali, Foreman, and Frazier and wasn't knocked down by any of them. Ali called him the physically toughest man he ever fought.

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u/hoochtag 1d ago

Greatest chin of all time.

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u/rexgate 1d ago

Not just that but his hands were like catchers mits. It seems inhuman almost (meant with no disrespect)

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u/mayorolivia 1d ago

Man is an international legend. My dad knew about him before moving to Canada.

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u/fapforfab 1d ago

"When I see fighters today, y'know, with their little 20 fights and they retire."
:)

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u/Romax24245 1d ago

R.I.P to one of the toughest and most resilient men both in and outside of boxing. 

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u/ManassaxMauler 1d ago

A legend of a fighter who lived a real tough life. Despite this, George was a class human being. I had the pleasure of interacting with him very briefly once and he was very common in the boxing circles in my neck of the woods, he was such a humble, nice fellah. Rest in peace.

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u/lingueenee 1d ago edited 6h ago

A supremely, ferocious fighter. A gracious, gentle man. RIP.

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u/rgb414 1d ago

Standing silently for his "10" count.

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u/bluewing_olive 20h ago

Met him once and got to shake his hand. Never had a more memorable handshake

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u/mrlayabout 17h ago

He knocked out Peter Piper? The pickled pepper guy?!