George Chuvalo '7 Good, 7 Bad and 7 He Should Have Had'

George Chuvalo,,,,,,

Some have said his 'best performance' was his losing effort versus Floyd Patterson.

But, though George fought well in that bout, it was not a winning performance, and
it did not immediately place him as the next in-line for a World Championship.

Even George said that fight was not a 'good performance', as he had Floyd in trouble,
and fought foolishly letting Floyd off the hook.

The 'loss' did establish George as 'one tough *******', and confirmed his ranking as a
Top 5 Heavyweight, but there were other ring performances 'By George' that could be
considered as better.

 

The Good

#1...September 1958.......KO 1 - James J. Parker
#2...October 1964.........KO 11 - Doug Jones
#3...November 1968.......TKO 7 - Dante Cane
#4...September 1968......TKO 5 - Manuel Ramos
#5...March 1961.........W Dec 10 - Alex Miteff
#6...September 1963...W Dec 10 - Mike DeJohn
#7...November 1960....W Dec 12 - Robert Cleroux

#8...April 1958..................KO 2 - Howard King
#9...July 1964.................TKO 3 - Don Prout
#10..December 1969..........KO 7 - Jerry Quarry

 

#1

September 15, 1958

Toronto Maple Leaf Garden

In front of 11,000 fans, James J. Parker and George Chuvalo battle for the 'vacant' Canadian
Heavyweight Championship. 21 year-old, 6' 0" 213 lb. 'baby-faced bull' George Chuvalo 14-2-1 (11 KO's)
is a slight underdog.

James J. Parker, a 28 year-old veteran, 6' 3" and 219 lbs, with a record of 30-6-4 (25 KO's).
Parker has size and experience over George, and plans to take this bout into the later rounds,
where he believes he can stop the young and strong, but inexperienced Chuvalo.

[url]

This content is protected

[/url]

 

The Bad

#1...July 1967.............L TKO 4 - Joe Frazier
#2...February 1969......L Dec 12 - Buster Mathis
#3...January 1966........L Dec 10 - Eduardo Corletti
#4...July 1960.............L Dec 10 - Pete Rademacher
#5...October 1958........L Dec 10 - Pat McMurty
#6...November 1965.....L Dec 15 - Ernie Terrell
#7..June 1966.............L Dec 10 - Oscar Bonavena

#8...March 1971...........L Dec 10 - Jimmy Ellis
#9...August 1970..........L TKO 3 - George Foreman
#10.January 1964.........L Dec 10 - Zora Folley

 

Double Frank,

July 17, 1967

George Chuvalo trained like a 'mad man' at Kiamesha Lake, New York - before his bout with Joe Frazier.
He had never been in better shape.

He had looked so good in training, that it was split 50/50 on who would win the bout.

Many thought that he would literally 'ruin' Joe Frazier.

23 year-old - 'Little Joe' at 204 lbs., at 16-0-0 (14 KO's) had just come off a 'bad fight' over George Johnson,
where he had to labor for 10-Rounds, over a 5' 8" trial-horse who couldn't hurt anybody with his punch.

On the other hand, 29 year-old George, had won '12-straight' (all by knockout), by staying busy over
the last 12-months. George was a 'chiseled 217 lbs., and looked like a 'walking anvil' when he entered
the ring that night.

[url]

This content is protected

[/url]

 

Though - George Chuvalo was an 11-5 Betting Underdog,

Most of the 'gamblers' said he was the 'Best Bet of the Year'.

His Trainers, Ted McWhorter and Freddy Brown had him doing 'double work-outs'
in the Catskills, 3-weeks prior to this bout.

George pounded sparring partners - Jerry Tomasetti and Willie 'The Monster' McMillan.

 

I don't think George's performance versus Jerry Quarry was one of his best,
but it was in his Top 10.

Jerry burned himself up in the 7th-Round, and he was 'gassed'.

George fought smart, and just let Jerry pound on him until his 'tank was empty'.

 

Friday Night - December 12, 1969

Madison Square Garden

'Irish' Jerry Quarry
vs.
George Chuvalo

Tale of the Tape

Jerry Quarry
Record.......33-3-4 (20 KO's)
Ranking......#2
Age...........24 years, 7 months
Height.......6' 0"
Weight......201 lbs.
Reach........72"

George Chuvalo
Record.......55-15-2 (47 KO's)
Ranking......#12
Age...........32 years, 3 months
Height........6' 0"
Weight.......217 lbs.
Reach........71"

Jerry Quarry was a (3-1) Betting-Favorite

The Skinny - Jerry Quarry needed a victory, to guarantee him a rematch with Heavyweight
Champion - Joe Frazier for early-1970.

The Skinny - George Chuvalo at age 32, was trying to salvage his career, and was hoping for
one more chance at a run for the Heavyweight Championship.

Attendance; 9915
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

'Chuvalo's Ring Career Changes In One Second'

A desperation left hook by George Chuvalo saved his career last night at Madison Square Garden
in his bout with Jerry Quarry.

This content is protected