George Chuvalo vs. Alex Miteff (1st meeting)

George Chuvalo 211 lbs drew with Alex Miteff 209 lbs by MD in round 10 of 10

• Date: 1958-06-16
• Location: Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
• Referee: Billy Burke 46-45
• Judge: Tony Conagano 45-45
• Judge: Jackie Johnston 46-46

"Behind in points, Toronto's George Chuvalo earned a draw Monday night as he brought a crowd of almost 10,000 to its feet by pounding 5th ranked heavyweight contender Alex Miteff through the ropes in the final round of their 10 round boxing match. Only Chuvalo's inexperience saved the Argentine fighter from a knockout. Miteff staggered to his feet at the count of eight and hung on. Chuvalo, excited and overanxious, couldn't put him away." -Canadian Press

• Referee Billy Burke penalized Miteff the 2nd round for a low blow. He instructed the judges to give the round to Chuvalo, which judge Tony Canzano did as instructed. However, judge Jackie Johnston gave the round to Miteff anyway.

Post fight comment

• "I can't go along with this decision, but you've got to take what they give you." -Hymie Wallman, Miteff's manager.