George Chuvalo: Most Recent Health Update

He seemed in good health a decade ago. I hope it’s not boxing that caused these issues.

 

Could be old age more than boxing. Chuvalo is well into his 80s and at that age, even if you never touched a pair of boxing gloves, most people start to go down hill. Human beings typically live 70 years on the low end to 90 years on the high end. Chuvalo is close to that 90 year mark. I think he was born in 1937 which means he will turn 87 years old this year.

 

George is a legend for sure

 

My Pop is suffering a lot mentally and is only 66. Sometimes it’s just the human condition that gets you.

 

It’s possible boxing was responsible. Guys like Ray Robinson showed signs of brain damage late in their lives.

However, I do think boxing related damage is more likely to show up much earlier, in their 50’s and 60’s. look at Toney and Holyfield. Given the damage Chuvalo took, I am somewhat doubtful that boxing had a major impact; otherwise it would have shown up much earlier.

Anyway I hope he has people who look after him well/ preferably his family.

 

I believe it will always have an effect. If a man could’ve been in good health till 100 if he never boxed maybe he gets 99, 98? 85 depending on his career if he does box, just an easy example.
The damage is always boxing but it doesn’t exclude a man from a long, healthy life you just have to pay the toll a little or a lot earlier.

 

The vast majority of people don't make it to 100. Schmeling lived to be 99 years old and died months before his 100th birthday. LaMotta lived to be 95 years old. They lived longer than most people in the general population. Perhaps they could have made it a little longer had they never boxed, but how much longer at those ages? A year? 2 years? 6 months? Chuvalo isn't as old, but he is still very old and approaching the end of life for most human beings.

 

Most people who make it to 80 start declining in a major way during their 80s. In fact, most people who make it to 80 will die in their 80s. The majority will. My grandfather, who was born only a couple of years before Chuvalo, seemed fine when he hit 80 years old. But shortly after, his health started declining. He lived until 85 years old and passed about a month after his 85th birthday.

 

“A little or a lot latter”

 

Probably the most publically Admired fighter for just an allround loving & likable guy.

God Bless you George Chuvalo, you truly are someone to emulate, THANK You!!!

 

It is sad how George is now but it is also great that he is still regarded so highly.Well done@Pugguy for posting this

 

Glory to Them All.

 

Apart from the Other George, he'the last man standing from that era now.
The list of names from the 60 s /70 s, that have passed away is crazy.