Canadian heavyweight boxer George Chuvalo died on his 89th birthday after a battle with dementia. Known for his extraordinary durability, Chuvalo fought 93 professional fights against boxing icons like Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, and George Foreman, never once being knocked down. He challenged for world titles twice, losing to Ernie Terrell in 1965 and Muhammad Ali in 1966. Despite personal tragedies, including the loss of children to heroin addiction and the suicide of his wife and another child, Chuvalo remained a positive figure and advocate against drug use. He is remembered for his toughness and character, though he never won a world title or was inducted into the Hall of Fame.
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