George Chuvalo vs Cleveland Williams - A Battle of Old War Horses
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- Опубліковано 23 сер 2024
- A look back at the George Chuvalo - Cleveland Williams fight of 1971.
GEORGE CHUVALO DOCUMENTARY - • George Chuvalo Documen...
CLEVELAND WILLIAMS DOCUMENTARY - • Cleveland Williams Doc...
![George Chuvalo vs. Jerry Quarry [HW.[Dec.12th-1969]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/SUWGNkHQiGA/mqdefault.jpg)
![Cleveland “The Big Cat” Williams vs. Ernie Terrell II [April.13th.1963]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/0HOgh6Bp1Is/mqdefault.jpg)
Good old fashioned slugfest from two top rated fighters in the golden age of heavyweight boxing when, contenders never ducked anyone. Makes a mockery of todays pampered prima donnas. Thanks Rich, keep 'em coming!!
Thanks, David, will do.
That was great Rich I love to see these old fighters. I tell you most heave wieghts today couldn't go as good as these two. Thanks Rich another great job
Thanks, Ron.
My brother!
George looks very good, not even a bit washed up!
Thanks for the video, RICH THE FIGHT HISTORIAN
My pleasure, abudujana
Chuvalo - Canadian Heavyweight Champion.
Chuvalo toughest men ever
sad to see this but appreciate bringing us not always the popular or well known fights with your added context
😅
Rich, you've hit a grand slam with this one; short and sweet!
Thanks, Risbo.
To the best of that era.
Evan at their advanced age they put on a good fight, really let the punches go..Chuvalo has to be the hardest man who ever entered the ring. Thanks Rich❤️
Sure thing, Brett.
I think the announcers were being a little unfair. The old George Foreman vs that young guy comes to mind in reference to age. Besides, fighting all twelve rounds with Mohammed Ali and losing by decision is pretty darn good. Great video.
I think it’s sad that Williams had to continue fighting after he was considerably diminished due to being shot in the abdomen by some whacked out cop. He clearly is a good step or two slower than his prime as well, being 37,…. Chuvalo was tough and crude, and I suppose he deserved the decision, he was more active overall.
“ whacked out cop” … aee re cyou sure of that ? Didn’t Williams refuse instructions and instead wrestle and attempt to seize the officers gun ? Could be wrong , but If so, play silly games …
I recall the longer documentaries you done on both of these champs which are amazing.
Thank you, GTSpeac
Thanks for the video Rich ❤
My pleasure, John.
Toughest man ever
Must be !
Hi Rich,thanks for this.Old? Those two guys were still very dangerous.
You got two fighters that were at the end of their careers. What I admire about Cleveland Williams is that after being shot in the stomach by a racist cop, and his three knock out losses (2 with Sonny Liston, and 1 with Muhammad Ali), he was still fighting.
This is why his a mentor, champion & deserves true respect.
Chavalo never kissed the canvas.
Beating a 20 year veteran with 56 KO's; Then, George's final 12 round bout with Ali, Chavalo loses the decision to Muhammad Ali, but still goes dancing with his wife after the fight; Muhammad Ali wins the decision and goes to the hospital for an over night stay after the bout. 🥊
Rich I love your uploads and am from Canada. Chuvalo was a hero of mine since a small kid. I wondered if the picture of the battered fighter on your channel is you?
The picture is Carmen Basilio, after second fight with Sugar Ray Robinson.
@@barryadcock7332 thanks. I'll watch that fight
Chuvalo was one tough SOB., Never off his feet as a pro. Frazier and Foreman beat him and stopped him but, despite landing murderous punches, couldn't put him on the canvas. He acted in several movies after retiring and dementia only caught up to him as he approached his 80s Tragic life though...I think he lost a couple of sons to overdoses and suicide and one of his wives killed herself too.
Correct on all fronts. More tragedies than I’ve ever read if a fighter , yet remained cheerful and did tons of anti-drug charity work. A true one off was GC. RIP sir. 😞
@@serenityinside1 Actually, I don't think he's passed. He's 86 and as a continuation of his tragic life, what is left of his estate is being fought over by what is left of his family as he lay with severe dementia in a care facility. His wife Joanne is almost 20 years his junior and Chuvalo's surviving children are trying to divorce him from her and she remains adamant he wants to remain married. A really horrible mess.
@@MrCrystalcraniumMr. Chuvalo, from what I have read, was abandoned by his wife once his dementia kicked in. The estranged wife, (they apparently hadn't lived together for years) had him arrested and had a restraining order against him when he tried to return to his matrimonial home. It was stated in court that George wanted a divorce, and the wife was okay with it until the kids were appointed powers of attorney. They needed to make sure he'd have funds to put him in a good home. While both sides argued, George's condition deteriorated until he was aware of nothing anymore. Follow the money. So sad.
Is the picture of the battered fighter you Rich. I sent ? It didn't go
haha, no, that's a famous pic of Carmen Basilio.
I thought it was Pep after Sandler fight @@RichtheFightHistorian
Man these two are monsters.
@@RichtheFightHistorian are you sure? I'm gonna watch that one
@@themonsterhasaname Yeah, I know which pic you're talking about though and can see how there can be some confusion. Pep's right eye is shut and split. The one I have is Basilio with his left eye closed.
On March 19 1973, Ron Lyle Vs George Chuvalo
On January 7 1974, Ken Norton Vs George Chuvalo
On August 15 1978, Larry Holmes Vs George Chuvalo
George Chuvalo never fought any of these men. He fought to 1978
@@clevelandwilliams5922I mean, if it would’ve happened, He would be beaten up by Lyle, and Holmes, Maybe he would stand a chance against Norton, or he would be knocked out but still stand on his feet
But Chuvalo has a great chance of beating shavers in this 1970’s gold era
Chuvalo was strong and could take a big punch but he rarely caught an opponent with a big, clean punch. Mostly he relied on wearing down an opponent that was not in top shape.
Low class big mouth alli said chivalo was his toughest fight.
First of all, who taught you how to spell?