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View Full Version : 40th Anniversary: Ali vs. Chuvalo BIGPOPPAPUMP 03-28-2006, 01:28 AM It was 40 years ago this week that Muhammad Ali put the heavyweight title on the line against the rugged Canadian George Chuvalo. The bout took place on March 29, 1966 at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto and Ali won a lopsided 15-round decision. [details (http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&id=3533)] Dempsey 1919 03-28-2006, 01:48 AM It was 40 years ago this week that Muhammad Ali put the heavyweight title on the line against the rugged Canadian George Chuvalo. The bout took place on March 29, 1966 at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto and Ali won a lopsided 15-round decision. [details (http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&id=3533)] in that fight, ali performed a test trial on the rope-a-dope. http://www.thoroughbredmemories.com/photos/AliChuvalo239CC.jpg Tony Blitz 03-28-2006, 01:56 AM TSN, Canada's version of ESPN, will be having a tribute to this fight on Wednesday. All Canadian boxing fans should watch :cool: Yogi 03-28-2006, 02:24 AM TSN, Canada's version of ESPN, will be having a tribute to this fight on Wednesday. All Canadian boxing fans should watch :cool: Oh ****...I had forgotten about that special, so thanks for the reminder Mr. Blitz. Tony Blitz 03-28-2006, 02:26 AM Oh ****...I had forgotten about that special, so thanks for the reminder Mr. Blitz. You are quite welcome compadre :cool: Dempsey 1919 03-29-2006, 12:46 AM this was a great fight. ali had great stramina, and he showed it in that fight. |