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Heavyweight · First reported: 12 Sept, 22:50 · BoxeRingWeb

George Chuvalo, former heavyweight world title challenger, has passed away

George Chuvalo, two-time heavyweight world title challenger, died on September 12, his 89th birthday. The Canadian boxer, who fought from 1956 to 1978 with a record of 73-18-2, was never knocked down in his career despite facing champions like George Foreman and Joe Frazier. The WBC and its president Mauricio Sulaimán expressed their condolences for his passing.

Independent sources emphasize Chuvalo's personal record and biographical details, while the WBC focuses on institutional condolences.

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Canadian heavyweight George Chuvalo, two-time world title challenger, has passed away
BoxeRingWeb · IT · first reported
original: È scomparso il peso massimo canadese George Chuvalo, due volte sfidante mondiale
George Chuvalo Passes
FightNews · US
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Who reported it first

12 Sept · 22:50
BoxeRingWeb: Canadian heavyweight George Chuvalo, two-time world title challenger, has passed away
13 Sept · 02:26
FightNews: George Chuvalo Passes
13 Sept · 02:39
WBC: World Boxing Council and its President Mauricio Sulaimán Lament the Passing of George Chuvalo
13 Sept · 05:22
FightNews: Fallece el ex retador del peso pesado George Chuvalo

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