George Chuvalo vs Wladimir Klitschko - 15 rounds

None of them were considered big punchers like Frazier, Foreman and Wlad though.

 

Frazier wasn't even considered the puncher Foreman was, really. But still all serious punchers. Patterson packed a hell of a wallop, Williams was considered a very big puncher actually and Bonavena and Frazier were probably on the same level brute strength-wise. Though Bonavena didn't have the speed or technique to use his strength the way Frazier did. However, on a Chuvalo, he didn't really need the speed. I'd say he chin-checked George plenty. George even said he was very heavy-handed as well. Ali said Bonavena hit him about as hard as any man can hit.

 

And Oscar planted Frazier on his butt twice.

 

The stoppage loss to Frazier didn't really have much to do with Chuvalo's chin, he was absorbing the left hook until his eye socket was broken. I doubt any man could have continued with that kind of an injury. Against Foreman he was pummeled but still standing, and I wouldn't say that was a prime Chuvalo.

Wladimir would have his hands full with Chuvalo in a 15 round bout. Does anyone think a Sam Peter is all that much better than Chuvalo? I don't think so. The body attack of Chuvalo would be especially troubling if it goes to the later rounds.

And there is simply no comparison between Ross Puritty and George Chuvalo. Say what you say about Chuvalo and his limitations but he was levels above the likes of Puritty.

 

Vitali or Vlad would have knocked Chuvalo out.

 

He's a biased buffoon when talking about the Klits.

Go back to the general.

 

Yes, Chuvalo is tailormade for Wlad. He'd probably take him out in late rounds. Chuvalo did pretty well against Ali, but I think he'd be too much for Wlad's cautious style and shaky chin. Chuvalo TKO14 Waldo

 

Oscar also knocked down Chuvalo twice. The odds are certainly stacked in Chuvalo's favor in staying on his feet, but Wlad knocking him down is well possible, as is Wlad stopping him on a merciful TKO basis.

Let's not forget that Chuvalo lost almost every time he stepped up in class, and this was in a time of smaller heavies.

 

Hm...Are you sure about that? I recall an unofficial knockdown-Chuvalo has never been officially knocked off his feet in a pro bout. But regardless, I didn't say Chuvalo would win either. I'm not an anti-Klitschko guy. I know Chuvalo didn't do well with the A-level fighters. But I think he stands a decent chance with pre-Steward Wlad if nothing else. I'd put Chuvalo far above Ross Puritty, that's for sure. Although Puritty is a hard-headed bugger if nothing else.

 

And arguably dropped Chuvalo.
Williams was washed up when he fought Chuvalo.

 

Wasn't in fine fettle when he fought Ali either, but still a big puncher. Where he couldn't tag a prime Ali...George, as we're all taking note of, he wasn't hard to hit. Even if it hurt your hand more than his face...

 

The Chuvalo fight was 5 years later,Williams had 17 fights between them and lost 6, 4 by ko, you cannot count him as a threat at that stage of his career.

 

Yes, i'm sure. Both knockdowns can be seen on film. They were officially ruled slips, but incorrectly so. Bonavena landed a left hook and he went down. He wasn't really hurt though; they were flash knockdowns. But knockdowns nonetheless.


For some reason, this fact has been swept under the rug for years.

 

I guess that helps prove my original point about Bonavena being a serious hitter. :good

 

Sorry I think either of the Klits stop George within 5!!! George was standing target!!!