Muhammad Ali vs. George Chuvalo (2nd meeting)

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Muhammad Ali 218 lbs beat George Chuvalo 221 lbs by UD in round 12 of 12

Bout Summary

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Ali predicted he would drop Chuvalo, who had never been knocked down. The pattern of the fight was established in round one when a right uppercut from Ali landed flush and Chuvalo barely blinked. After absorbing a big right cross in round five, Ali stood stationary in a corner for about a minute and dared Chuvalo to hit him. In the sixth round, Ali let fly with everything in his arsenal. He jolted Chuvalo with a series of combinations, but Chuvalo was going nowhere. Ali won by a lopsided decision, but he never came close to putting Chuvalo down. In ninety-three professionals fights, Chuvalo was never knocked off his feet.

Notes

  • In the 6th round Chuvalo suffered a 1 inch gash on his forehead just above the right eye. Although it bled from there on, it didn't bother Chuvalo.
  • Unofficial AP scorecard - 58-52 Ali
  • Attendance - 8,800 (app.)
  • Purses: Ali - $200,000 (guaranteed), Chuvalo - $65,000

Pre-Fight Quotes

  • "I'm not gonna let it be said there was ever a heavyweight that didn't fall. They have pictures showing my heels. Jack Johnson fell, Jack Dempsey fell, Sugar Ray Robinson fell, Joe Frazier fell, and George Chuvalo is gonna fall." - Muhammad Ali said.
  • "I'm a better fighter than I was in 1966 and he's not as good a fighter as he was then." - George Chuvalo said.

Post-Fight Quotes

  • "I thought I could drop him, but I couldn't. He took all my best shots and he hurt me with a couple of hard rights and a hook." - Muhammad Ali said.
  • "Ali was in better shape than I thought he would be in, better shape than our last fight." - George Chuvalo.

See Also


Preceded by:
Ali vs. Mathis 		NABF Heavyweight Title Fight
# 6 		Succeeded by:
Ali vs. Quarry II


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