Considering his age and all the punishment that he took on the ring..George has an incredible memory. cognitive skills . very articulate . very intelligent man. Good for you George.,
Loveable and humble guy with chin made out of granite. Surviver from horrible family tragedy and great idol to anybody. True peoples champ. Long live George.
I admire his fighting skill. But angry when he leaves out why his boys were alcoholics or additcts even years later. George never owns his actions he beat the shit out of entire family daily
He's an inspiration right to his core. There aren't many who could take what he took both physically and mentally, true legend. I've lost people close, and it scars deep, but my hero George Chuvalo keeps me strong.
Incredible interview which speaks to your soul. Most people would've given up on life. He's as tough in life as he was in the ring. George Chuvalo you are an AMAZING MAN!
when i saw him in person in his prime in street clothes he was the most impressive human being physically ive ever seen. like a roman gladiator. he was never ever out of any round he ever fought and i have all them in my mind. look at frazier and ali.....beat up. Chuvalo shows no sign of all of dementia. not the best fighter but a majestic physical speciman.
SuperArum111, With all due respect, What you said about The Great George Chuvalo, I could Not have said any better, I remember watching some of his fights late 1960,s 70,s, he was one hell of a Fighter,👍
This is one of the most down to earth celebs ever. I'm grateful that I've not had to go through the personal hell he has, but am also grateful that he's still around and trying to make something out of the torture that must have been his personal life.
"George Chuvalo, you are the toughest man in the house." Note handed to George Chuvalo at World Boxing Hall of Fame, from John A. Bardelli, 10/15/2008.
My name is harold i live in toronto and the other day i had the luck off running into george chuvalo in person. he talked to me for about 10 min and i asked him who has the hardest punch and he told me george forman. and i also asked him who he thinks would win the maywheather vs pacio fight and he said maywheather. Let me tell you chuvalo is one off the all time top ten boxers that this planet has, and in my opinion can beat any boxer at any given time when he is at his best. chuvalo has a big heart and is tuff as you can get. after talked to him i felt an energy that lifted me up. i respect chuvalo and thank him for everything he has done for the sport of boxing and toronto canada. long live the legend George Chuvalo.
This is one tough man. Still mentally sharp in his 70s, and he took a beating. An underrated boxing legend, George Chuvalo gets forgotten because he boxed in an era of giants like Ali, Liston, Patterson, Foreman, Frazier, and Norton.
Still very sharp! He fought all the greats in the 60's-70's..Ali 2x....He helps people from a tragic part of his life with his son's death! God bless Mr. Chuvalo! He makes 1000% sense!
Amazing how articulate this man still is after all these years when you consider the punches,ring wars and personal tragedies he endured. Very resilient how he out survived Ali and other contemporaries as far as his health longevity..God Bless him.
My hero in life - what a wonderful man and the strongest man in mind I've ever heard of. Lost 2 sons to drugs and his wife took her own life due to that. He now campaigns against drugs. The day he is not with us any more will be a huge loss for mankind. He's also a wonderful speaker and has ALL of his mind to this day. We love you George.
Love George Chuvalo. What an awesome man! Had the pleasure to meet him in passing at my old gym in Toronto when he used to come in. Down to earth and very friendly guy. A true inspiration.
I love the intelligence George shows recounting the era of the times with the civil rights ,Vietnam the music,bob Dylan the times are changing fantastic interview
The man had one strong constitution. For all the punches he took, he still speaks and thinks clearly. Chuvalo, would have been a contender in any era. His strength and toughness were his biggest assets.
George Chuvalo was one tough dude! I'm only 59 so I was too young to remember his career in the ring, but thank God for utube. George Chuvalo never went down in the ring, not many fighters, or former fighters can boast this!
I think if Chuvalo had some better triner.A American one, He could be even tougher, But regardles...being constantly rankedd at nr.4 at the golden era of boxing means something. Strong guy.Nice person.
I don't think any other trainer would have made a difference with Ali, Foreman, or Frazier and they were the top of the food chain. George beat the other guys or was right there with them. George, while beat by Ali did a lot of damage to Ali.
Thank you for doing this interview George. I'm a former boxer myself and I have watched and rewatched some of your fights and after finding out about your history and life, you have become one of my heroes. Thank you George for simply being who you are, George Chuvalo, Champion, man, father. Hero.
Mr. Chuvalo was a terrific fighter. And very underrated in all aspects of the game. He smothered a lot of shots and parry more than noted. Same with Duran in the beginning of his career all thought he was face first. George's bone structure I think caused him to bust up a little easier than most. However , hIs resume is essentially a who's who of all time greats and he beat a prime Jerry Quarry, and believe me gave Joe Frazier fits in that Joe had to lay back and counter could not match his strength until the stoppage. Bonavena, Ellis, Ali, Foreman, Frazier, Williams, Paterson, Quarry, Doug Jones, and a bunch of other toughies believe me were glad the fights were over. Great Post IBHOF22!!!!
What a lovely, intelligent, dignified man George Chuvalo is. He really gave value for money in his figting days and fought the best, Ali, Frazier, Foreman, Patterson, Folley, etc and gave his all. In his later years he still gives a good performance, he is articulate, interesting, informative and comes across as being a man that you would want as a friend. I know he is Canadian and has a different accent but I am struck by how similar his speaking is to Rocky Marciano. Same cadence and careful diction - maybe this his how all truly tough guys speak!
I met George in the early 1990's in Toronto where we both live. He shook my hand and my hand disappeared in his mighty grip. He was such a gentleman and the kindest big hearted human. I realized I was shaking the hand of a legend a true Canadian hero. George offered me a authographed picture and he signed it "Keep on Punching Kid" Geroge Chuvalo. I still have it and I show it off. It was such a pleasure meeting him and a memory I'll never forget. What a champion he is.
Good morning this is one of the best interviews lve ever watched by any formed boxer. A truly remarkable man . Maybe a movie of George Chuvalo would be a good idea. Great interview.
Great interview. I see the boom mic creeping into the picture. It's like the fly that keeps landing on the screen. j/k. Once again, I enjoyed this interview. George Chuvalo is one of my favorites.
Is George still alive? I see this was from 10 years ago. Everything he discussed about strengthening his neck, is a perfect explanation of how great he was at taking a punch. He’s absolutely correct that if he’s in a sport where you have to dish out as well as absorb punishment. This was great to watch. He was a very aware guy. A genuinely nice guy for such a tough guy.
What a beautiful interview!! He’s a genuine fighter inside and outside the ring! Well spoken, down to earth.. Great respect Btw, he looks like Bruce Dickinson, Iron Maiden’s vocalist, today 😊
I’m surprised that nearly none of the comments point out how he persevered despite the OD deaths of his sons and the suicide of his first wife. The fact that he kept a positive attitude and did what he could to help others was just as notable as his boxing legacy.
it amazes me how well his facilities have held up after all the beatings he took. very well spoken, great point about the fight with ali in canada, canada did not fight in the vietnam war, just ask ann coulter if canada sent troops to vietnam. george is an impressive guy, don't know much about croat's, but george looks like he's got some native american in him...this interview reminds me of max schmeling's respect for joe louis and vis versa, despite all that was going on around them they respected each other as fighters and human beings first, of course ali couldn't avoid it, he followed his conscience and was criminalized for it. george, as great as you were, you would have been considered one of the greatest of all time if you'd been born with some quickness in that impressive physique and toughness.
Croats are exclusively White but range from swarthy and stocky to blond and slim with all combinations in between. Nothing Native American about his parents, and nothing weird about his looks by our standards. On the contrary, looks just like a compatriot.
@@vratarportirgolman i should have said "indigenous", obviously 'native american" doesn't apply here. but i see how desperately he needs to be "white" to you, and what "standards" are you applying here?
OMG he is brilliant, working on his neck muscles so he could absorb all those punches he took and still be as coherent as he is in the video. Not many know how a tactful fighter he was. Of course training to absorb punches should have been training to dish them out then maybe he would have been champion of the world
Look at how fast, intelligent and quick he is. No signs of CTE etc. Testament of how good George was as a fighter and underrated defensively with an iron chin. Great cdn champ all around in a Golden era of HWs. George would destroy fighters today.
As tough as they come and never knocked down during his career. His corner told the referee to stop the fight against Foreman. All three of his heroin addicted sons' committed suicide along with his first wife. How he got through that is beyond my comprehension. Tough guy in every way.
Considering his age and all the punishment that he took on the ring..George has an incredible memory. cognitive skills . very articulate . very intelligent man. Good for you George.,
He's an amazing human, as was Ali.
Yes, he's a treasure and he makes so much sense.
That iron jaw of his seemed to save his brain, despite nearly all boxers of that era lost a part of their minds due to the brutal beatings.
Unfortunately this not the case any more , he sick now at 2019 he was sick for the last 2/3 years
He's a tough as a 2 dollar steak. Tremendous respect for him. And he's done a lot to help out children.
George is obviously one tough durable man. He had an amazing capacity to take punches and suffer no long term damage. Amazing
His memory is impeccable. I hope i age as gracefully as he has.
Loveable and humble guy with chin made out of granite. Surviver from
horrible family tragedy and great idol to anybody. True peoples champ. Long live George.
I admire his fighting skill. But angry when he leaves out why his boys were alcoholics or additcts even years later. George never owns his actions he beat the shit out of entire family daily
This MAN is a Canadian LEGEND!!
Not just for Canada but everywhere my friend. Absolutely excellent words for life any place at any period of time!!!!
He's an inspiration right to his core. There aren't many who could take what he took both physically and mentally, true legend. I've lost people close, and it scars deep, but my hero George Chuvalo keeps me strong.
Very well said. George was always a class act. Great fighter in the ring. Even greater man outside it.
I had much respect for George Chuvalo before I saw this interview. But now after seeing it...HE IS MY IDOL. He is ALL MAN !!
Great to see an old time legend like Chuvalo still having his wits about him, and what a character. Absolute warrior as well.
WhAt a fighter! Both in and out of the ring. And what a life. He sure can take a "punch"!
I could listen to this great man speak every day, he’s one of those UN forgettable types of people, why hasn’t there been a movie made about him?
Incredible interview which speaks to your soul. Most people would've given up on life. He's as tough in life as he was in the ring. George Chuvalo you are an AMAZING MAN!
when i saw him in person in his prime in street clothes he was the most impressive human being physically ive ever seen. like a roman gladiator. he was never ever out of any round he ever fought and i have all them in my mind. look at frazier and ali.....beat up. Chuvalo shows no sign of all of dementia. not the best fighter but a majestic physical speciman.
SuperArum111,
With all due respect,
What you said about
The Great George Chuvalo,
I could Not have said any better, I remember watching some of his fights late 1960,s 70,s,
he was one hell of a Fighter,👍
This is one of the most down to earth celebs ever. I'm grateful that I've not had to go through the personal hell he has, but am also grateful that he's still around and trying to make something out of the torture that must have been his personal life.
"George Chuvalo, you are the toughest man in the house." Note handed to George Chuvalo at World Boxing Hall of Fame, from John A. Bardelli, 10/15/2008.
Agreat man in and out of the ring
A heavyweight champ from *Toronto.* Beast!
Our Canadian Heavyweight King.
i live in Junction for 30 y. i meet him once men with lots of life experience great humanitarian inspiration to many...........
Love Chuvalo! One of my favorite fighters of all time.
My name is harold i live in toronto and the other day i had the luck off running into george chuvalo in person. he talked to me for about 10 min and i asked him who has the hardest punch and he told me george forman. and i also asked him who he thinks would win the maywheather vs pacio fight and he said maywheather. Let me tell you chuvalo is one off the all time top ten boxers that this planet has, and in my opinion can beat any boxer at any given time when he is at his best. chuvalo has a big heart and is tuff as you can get. after talked to him i felt an energy that lifted me up. i respect chuvalo and thank him for everything he has done for the sport of boxing and toronto canada. long live the legend George Chuvalo.
Class act chuvalo ........ great fighter , and very under rated
This is one tough man. Still mentally sharp in his 70s, and he took a beating. An underrated boxing legend, George Chuvalo gets forgotten because he boxed in an era of giants like Ali, Liston, Patterson, Foreman, Frazier, and Norton.
That tells you everything about that era and the depth of fighters who could be champion in there own right.
@@clubberlang589 Agreed.
Dude is still coherent no punch drunk or anything even with all the punches he took. Heavy weight version of Jake Lamotta
great to see george looking so good and obviously still in 100% shape mentally - cos this man had some wars! total respect
A great man.......period!
Still very sharp! He fought all the greats in the 60's-70's..Ali 2x....He helps people from a tragic part of his life with his son's death! God bless Mr. Chuvalo! He makes 1000% sense!
Hope you liveout the rest of your days in peace george you earned it.a real Man.
A very humble man , i love him !
Amazing how articulate this man still is after all these years when you consider the punches,ring wars and personal tragedies he endured. Very resilient how he out survived Ali and other contemporaries as far as his health longevity..God Bless him.
My hero in life - what a wonderful man and the strongest man in mind I've ever heard of. Lost 2 sons to drugs and his wife took her own life due to that. He now campaigns against drugs. The day he is not with us any more will be a huge loss for mankind. He's also a wonderful speaker and has ALL of his mind to this day. We love you George.
Love George Chuvalo. What an awesome man! Had the pleasure to meet him in passing at my old gym in Toronto when he used to come in. Down to earth and very friendly guy. A true inspiration.
I love the intelligence George shows recounting the era of the times with the civil rights ,Vietnam the music,bob Dylan the times are changing fantastic interview
The man had one strong constitution. For all the punches he took, he still speaks and thinks clearly. Chuvalo, would have been a contender in any era. His strength and toughness were his biggest assets.
+Nuclear_Option I guarantee that guy could still beat the shit out of most men today.
I'm convinced that George Chuvalo is super human.
❤
this guy needs to talk to kids in the usa as well. he needs his own show or something haha seriously
George Chuvalo was one tough dude! I'm only 59 so I was too young to remember his career in the ring, but thank God for utube. George Chuvalo never went down in the ring, not many fighters, or former fighters can boast this!
Wow! A great and courageous human being. What a tragic life.
Fantastic interview. What a story.
I think if Chuvalo had some better triner.A American one, He could be even tougher, But regardles...being constantly rankedd at nr.4 at the golden era of boxing means something. Strong guy.Nice person.
He trained in Detroit for a short time ,but his wife got homesick so he went back to Toronto.
I don't think any other trainer would have made a difference with Ali, Foreman, or Frazier and they were the top of the food chain. George beat the other guys or was right there with them. George, while beat by Ali did a lot of damage to Ali.
awesome interview, george has been in there with everybody. hes a legend.
Man had a chin made of of pure granite. Much respect
Great interview with george he is a very bright guy
*I wish I had a Father like him. Just because you're a boxer, doesn't mean that you're a fighter!.*
Great wisdom stemming from many tribulations in life.
George Chuvalo was my boyhood hero back in the mid 60s now I understand why Thanks for sharing,Keith Kimmey
Respect
Thank you for doing this interview George. I'm a former boxer myself and I have watched and rewatched some of your fights and after finding out about your history and life, you have become one of my heroes. Thank you George for simply being who you are, George Chuvalo, Champion, man, father. Hero.
New found RESPECT for this brother he has fought more battles in his lifetime that few will ever have to experience.
i love this man
Mr. Chuvalo was a terrific fighter. And very underrated in all aspects of the game. He smothered a lot of shots and parry more than noted. Same with Duran in the beginning of his career all thought he was face first. George's bone structure I think caused him to bust up a little easier than most. However , hIs resume is essentially a who's who of all time greats and he beat a prime Jerry Quarry, and believe me gave Joe Frazier fits in that Joe had to lay back and counter could not match his strength until the stoppage. Bonavena, Ellis, Ali, Foreman, Frazier, Williams, Paterson, Quarry, Doug Jones, and a bunch of other toughies believe me were glad the fights were over. Great Post IBHOF22!!!!
wish Canada had more fellas like Chuvalo!
this fella is awesome!!!
What a lovely, intelligent, dignified man George Chuvalo is. He really gave value for money in his figting days and fought the best, Ali, Frazier, Foreman, Patterson, Folley, etc and gave his all. In his later years he still gives a good performance, he is articulate, interesting, informative and comes across as being a man that you would want as a friend.
I know he is Canadian and has a different accent but I am struck by how similar his speaking is to Rocky Marciano. Same cadence and careful diction - maybe this his how all truly tough guys speak!
chuvalo is a great boxer
I had the privilege to meet him :)
Wonderful person and fighter. I love his talks!
What a gentleman
I met George in the early 1990's in Toronto where we both live. He shook my hand and my hand disappeared in his mighty grip. He was such a gentleman and the kindest big hearted human. I realized I was shaking the hand of a legend a true Canadian hero. George offered me a authographed picture and he signed it "Keep on Punching Kid" Geroge Chuvalo. I still have it and I show it off. It was such a pleasure meeting him and a memory I'll never forget. What a champion he is.
i love this guy...............
How can you not eh? I have mad respect for the man. Our Canadian Heavyweight King🇨🇦
My ❤️goes out to you Champ!🙏🥊
Good morning this is one of the best interviews lve ever watched by any formed boxer. A truly remarkable man . Maybe a movie of George Chuvalo would be a good idea. Great interview.
Great interview
a lot of good advice here.
Great interview. I see the boom mic creeping into the picture. It's like the fly that keeps landing on the screen. j/k. Once again, I enjoyed this interview. George Chuvalo is one of my favorites.
Legend. So much respect for this wonderful man.
i remember seeing him at sunnydale arena i never seen anyone that big he was watching his son play hockey
Most respect George!
Much more than anyone could have hoped for in this interview. What an inspiring person!
Is George still alive? I see this was from 10 years ago. Everything he discussed about strengthening his neck, is a perfect explanation of how great he was at taking a punch. He’s absolutely correct that if he’s in a sport where you have to dish out as well as absorb punishment. This was great to watch. He was a very aware guy. A genuinely nice guy for such a tough guy.
You did good George . I'm proud of you.
What a beautiful interview!!
He’s a genuine fighter inside and outside the ring! Well spoken, down to earth.. Great respect
Btw, he looks like Bruce Dickinson, Iron Maiden’s vocalist, today 😊
He speaks perfectly. Awesome story awesome fighter
He looks and sounds pretty good. Glad to see he got out of it pretty well.
Outstandingly amazing person
I’m surprised that nearly none of the comments point out how he persevered despite the OD deaths of his sons and the suicide of his first wife.
The fact that he kept a positive attitude and did what he could to help others was just as notable as his boxing legacy.
He visited hundreds of schools over the years in my Canadian province and told his story. He certainly helped many, a great man.
Absolutely outstanding words from a very wise man!!!!
it amazes me how well his facilities have held up after all the beatings he took. very well spoken, great point about the fight with ali in canada, canada did not fight in the vietnam war, just ask ann coulter if canada sent troops to vietnam. george is an impressive guy, don't know much about croat's, but george looks like he's got some native american in him...this interview reminds me of max schmeling's respect for joe louis and vis versa, despite all that was going on around them they respected each other as fighters and human beings first, of course ali couldn't avoid it, he followed his conscience and was criminalized for it. george, as great as you were, you would have been considered one of the greatest of all time if you'd been born with some quickness in that impressive physique and toughness.
Croats are exclusively White but range from swarthy and stocky to blond and slim with all combinations in between. Nothing Native American about his parents, and nothing weird about his looks by our standards. On the contrary, looks just like a compatriot.
@@vratarportirgolman i should have said "indigenous", obviously 'native american" doesn't apply here. but i see how desperately he needs to be "white" to you, and what "standards" are you applying here?
my favorite guy concise intelligent informative i enjoyed him his body attack second to no one.
A great man in and out the ring total respect.
Couldn't agree more. He came to my school 30 odd years ago and left a great impression on all my friends.
what a honest and good man
His detailed memory is astonishing! 🙏
OMG he is brilliant, working on his neck muscles so he could absorb all those punches he took and still be as coherent as he is in the video. Not many know how a tactful fighter he was. Of course training to absorb punches should have been training to dish them out then maybe he would have been champion of the world
a great canadian.
It's a testament to how crooked boxing can be that this man never held a world title.
Absolute legend and inspiration
I'm still smoking though lol
no sequel, tough guy!
What an amazing athlete / guy!!
Thank you George...
over 90 fights (believe me you'll never see that again, especially at the heavweight level)and never been down? that is near impossible.
Legend of the ring.
Great man.
I MISS YOU MY BROTHER 💯❤️☘️🇨🇦
Legend!!! He speaks very well not punch drunk like most boxers of his caliber! Love u champ!
Look at how fast, intelligent and quick he is. No signs of CTE etc. Testament of how good George was as a fighter and underrated defensively with an iron chin. Great cdn champ all around in a Golden era of HWs. George would destroy fighters today.
wonderful interview
George Chuvalo is a great man and a true champion!
As tough as they come and never knocked down during his career. His corner told the referee to stop the fight against Foreman.
All three of his heroin addicted sons' committed suicide along with his first wife. How he got through that is beyond my comprehension. Tough guy in every way.
Danm George look's incredible after all those fights ali and Frazier could hardly talk after their career was over
All time best chin in heavyweight boxing. Still lucid and seemingly in good health which is great to see.
GReaT video ,GREat CHAMPION.
Praise him! praise him!
I would elect this man Prime Minister of Canada
RESPECT!
God bless you george.