George Foreman vs. George Chuvalo - Revision history

Cap at 12:39, 13 March 2025

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	The beginning of the end came a minute into the third round, when Foreman crashed his left fist against Chuvalo's chin. It seemed for a moment that the Canadian must go down and, indeed, the seat of his royal-blue velvet trunks did touch the ropes for an instant. Unlike many young fighters, Foreman did not step back to admire the effect of his work. He followed the hook instantly with a succession of rights and lefts that drove Chuvalo's helpless hulk reeling about the ring. The young fighter was landing punches at the rate of almost one a second, and he kept the fusillade going for a full 40 seconds. Then, with Chuvalo's manager, [[Irving Ungerman]], mounting the ring steps, intent on ending the slaughter, Referee Arthur Mercante stepped between the two men and signaled that it was all over. The time was 1:41.		The beginning of the end came a minute into the third round, when Foreman crashed his left fist against 33-yr old Chuvalo's chin. It seemed for a moment that the Canadian must go down and, indeed, the seat of his royal-blue velvet trunks did touch the ropes for an instant. Unlike many young fighters, Foreman did not step back to admire the effect of his work. He followed the hook instantly with a succession of rights and lefts that drove Chuvalo's helpless hulk reeling about the ring. The young fighter was landing punches at the rate of almost one a second, and he kept the fusillade going for a full 40 seconds. Then, with Chuvalo's manager, [[Irving Ungerman]], mounting the ring steps, intent on ending the slaughter, Referee Arthur Mercante stepped between the two men and signaled that it was all over. The time was 1:41.

	[http://www.si.com/vault/1970/08/17/611204/salute-the-grand-old-flagraiser-george-f Sports Illustrated - August 17, 1970]		[http://www.si.com/vault/1970/08/17/611204/salute-the-grand-old-flagraiser-george-f Sports Illustrated - August 17, 1970]

Ric at 03:29, 16 January 2018

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	*Attendance - 12,526		*Attendance: 12,526
	*Gate - $107,185		*Gate: $107,185
	*Purses - Chuvalo - $50,000 (guaranteed) or 27% of the gate, Foreman - $17,500 (guaranteed) or 20% of the gate.		*Purses: Chuvalo $50,000 (guaranteed) or 27% of the gate; Foreman $17,500 (guaranteed) or 20% of the gate.
			*Chuvalo's post-fight comment, when offered an ice pack: "What's that for?"
	~~Post~~ fight comment

	* "What's that for?" ~~- George Chuvalo, when offered an ice pack.~~

Flatnose at 17:28, 14 January 2018

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	[http://www.si.com/vault/1970/08/17/611204/salute-the-grand-old-flagraiser-george-f Sports Illustrated - August 17, 1970]		[http://www.si.com/vault/1970/08/17/611204/salute-the-grand-old-flagraiser-george-f Sports Illustrated - August 17, 1970]

			*Attendance - 12,526
			*Gate - $107,185
			*Purses - Chuvalo - $50,000 (guaranteed) or 27% of the gate, Foreman - $17,500 (guaranteed) or 20% of the gate.

			Post fight comment

			* "What's that for?" - George Chuvalo, when offered an ice pack.

Boxsoup at 15:10, 19 February 2016

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	The beginning of the end came a minute into the third round, when Foreman crashed his left fist against Chuvalo's chin. It seemed for a moment that the Canadian must go down and, indeed, the seat of his royal-blue velvet trunks did touch the ropes for an instant. Unlike many young fighters, Foreman did not step back to admire the effect of his work. He followed the hook instantly with a succession of rights and lefts that drove Chuvalo's helpless hulk reeling about the ring. The young fighter was landing punches at the rate of almost one a second, and he kept the fusillade going for a full 40 seconds. Then, with Chuvalo's manager, [[Irving Ungerman]], mounting the ring steps, intent on ending the slaughter, Referee Arthur Mercante stepped between the two men and signaled that it was all over. The time was 1:41.		The beginning of the end came a minute into the third round, when Foreman crashed his left fist against Chuvalo's chin. It seemed for a moment that the Canadian must go down and, indeed, the seat of his royal-blue velvet trunks did touch the ropes for an instant. Unlike many young fighters, Foreman did not step back to admire the effect of his work. He followed the hook instantly with a succession of rights and lefts that drove Chuvalo's helpless hulk reeling about the ring. The young fighter was landing punches at the rate of almost one a second, and he kept the fusillade going for a full 40 seconds. Then, with Chuvalo's manager, [[Irving Ungerman]], mounting the ring steps, intent on ending the slaughter, Referee Arthur Mercante stepped between the two men and signaled that it was all over. The time was 1:41.

	[http://~~sportsillustrated~~.~~cnn~~.com/vault/~~article~~/~~magazine~~/~~MAG1083942~~/~~index.htm~~ Sports Illustrated - August 17, 1970]		[http://www.si.com/vault/1970/08/17/611204/salute-the-grand-old-flagraiser-george-f Sports Illustrated - August 17, 1970]

Earl at 08:45, 8 March 2013

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	~~Corner stoppage~~. ~~Chuvalo was rocked by~~ a ~~left~~ hook and was ~~taking~~ punches in the ~~corner without responding~~.
			The beginning of the end came a minute into the third round, when Foreman crashed his left fist against Chuvalo's chin. It seemed for a moment that the Canadian must go down and, indeed, the seat of his royal-blue velvet trunks did touch the ropes for an instant. Unlike many young fighters, Foreman did not step back to admire the effect of his work. He followed the hook instantly with a succession of rights and lefts that drove Chuvalo's helpless hulk reeling about the ring. The young fighter was landing punches at the rate of almost one a second, and he kept the fusillade going for a full 40 seconds. Then, with Chuvalo's manager, [[Irving Ungerman]], mounting the ring steps, intent on ending the slaughter, Referee Arthur Mercante stepped between the two men and signaled that it was all over. The time was 1:41.

			[http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1083942/index.htm Sports Illustrated - August 17, 1970]

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	Corner stoppage. Chuvalo was rocked by a left hook and was taking punches in the corner without responding.		Corner stoppage. Chuvalo was rocked by a left hook and was taking punches in the corner without responding.

Nwwebber: Fight:162 moved to George Foreman vs. George Chuvalo

2008-03-01T01:26:07Z

Fight:162 moved to George Foreman vs. George Chuvalo

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Spreadking: FOREMAN KO 3 chuvalo

2005-05-06T15:14:19Z

FOREMAN KO 3 chuvalo

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<fight>162</fight>

Corner stoppage. Chuvalo was rocked by a left hook and was taking punches in the corner without responding.