George Chuvalo dead

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  1. Noel857

    Noel857 I Am Duran

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    Not seen it confirmed anywhere else but seen this on twitter.If true RIP legend
     
    Noel857, Sep 12, 2026 at 2:28 PM
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  2. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    It's his 89th birthday.
     
    Seamus, Sep 12, 2026 at 2:33 PM
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  3. ikrasevic

    ikrasevic War for Souls Full Member

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    Considering he was supposed to die fighting George Foreman, it's good that he is STILL ALIVE.
     
    ikrasevic, Sep 12, 2026 at 3:11 PM
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  4. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    It's chuvalos birthday, so perhaps it's a hoax but I saw 1 obscure news soruce confirm it so I'm a bit scared
     
    MarkusFlorez99, Sep 12, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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  5. Noel857

    Noel857 I Am Duran

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    Unfortunately it appears to be true,another warrior hears the final bell
     
    Noel857, Sep 12, 2026 at 4:07 PM
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  6. heerko koois

    heerko koois Obsessed with Boxing

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    it,s true........to be honest , i thought he died some years ago
     
    heerko koois, Sep 12, 2026 at 4:38 PM
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  7. Salty Dog

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    R.I.P. i haven't seen many of his fights. he was one of the earlier big guys, right? acclaimed for his iron chin?
     
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    RIP!

    The misfortune in Chuvalos life he ends up passing away on his birthday.
     
    thehook13, Sep 12, 2026 at 7:29 PM
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  10. DavidC77

    DavidC77 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    HIs 89th birthday.

    Most people would settle for that.
     
    DavidC77, Sep 12, 2026 at 7:55 PM
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  11. PusherII

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    R.I.P Legend.
     
    PusherII, Sep 12, 2026 at 8:07 PM
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  12. UniversalPart

    UniversalPart Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Sad. He died on his birthday too.

    May his family find peace.

    Up until a few years ago he seemed very alert, spoke well and had all his bearings about it.

    Then he got sent into a care home and it went downhill
     
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  13. DavidC77

    DavidC77 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    He won the Canadian heavyweight title five times.

    I'm surprised he never challenged Cooper for the Empire title as it was called back then.

    I think Chuvalo would have a good chance of beating him.
     
    DavidC77, Sep 12, 2026 at 8:22 PM
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  14. Furey

    Furey EST & REG 2009 Full Member

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    R.I.P Mr Chuvalo

    What a chin
     
    Furey, Sep 12, 2026 at 8:50 PM
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  15. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    So sadly it is true? That's a real shame I have a soft spot for iron-jawed warriors and Chuvalo was the poster boy for iron jaws

    I remember watching this excellent interview of his many years ago. I think he was like 70-71 y/o here but he was still remarkably lucid, articulate and engaging considering the amount of punishment he took throughout his career. Had to endure way more than his fair share of tragedy in his personal life too

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    Fitting that another iron-jawed Croatian became the first Croatian HW champ a couple of weeks ago

    RIP, champ
     
    Serge, Sep 12, 2026 at 9:05 PM
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