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    Default Re: May 10, 1971 ~ Boxing Triple Bill Extravaganza

    Jimmy Ellis vs. George Chuvalo

    Maple Leaf Gardens ~ Toronto, Canada

    Jimmy Ellis
    Age......... 31 years, 2 months
    Height..... 6' 1 1/2"
    Reach...... 76"
    Weight..... 191 lbs.
    Record...... 29-6-0 {14 KO's}
    Rank........ #3

    George Chuvalo
    Age......... 33 years, 8 months
    Height..... 6' 0"
    Reach...... 75"
    Weight.... 218 lbs.
    Record..... 63-16-2 {55 KO's}
    Rank........ #7

    In the 2nd-Bout of the Triple Bill.

    Former WBA Champion - Jimmy Eliis was listed as a {5-3} Betting Favorite over the Canadian Toughman George Chuvalo.

    But, George would have the advantage in fighting in front of his Canadian hometown fans, and with a 'nothing-to-lose'
    game plan.

    Jimmy was in a 'must-win' situation, as a loss or bad performance would knock him off a second chance with Champion
    Joe Frazier for later in 1971. Jimmy was coming off an 'impressive' {KO 10} over #10 WBA-ranked 'Irish' Tony Doyle
    only 2-months earlier {March 2, 1971}.

    Angelo Dundee {Jimmy Ellis' Manager} >
    "The Boxing Press are still saying that Jimmy showed a 'glass jaw' when he fought Joe Frazier. That's crazy talk, as Joe
    landed some of the most vicious left-hooks that no man on earth could have taken without going down. If anything,
    Jimmy took a lot of those left-hooks without going down. Jimmy's mistake was in trading with Joe, and not boxing him."

    "You'll see a sleek {191 lbs.} and 'smart man' boxing when Jimmy fights Chuvalo. Left jabs, counters, quick right-hand
    leads, and fast combinations will be on the Menu. There will be no slugging here, as we're using speed and footwork."
    --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    George Chuvalo has not fought in 5-Months {since December 11, 1970}. George is coming in a bit 'bulky' at
    218 lbs.

    George won '4-Straight' bouts in the second-half of 1970, after getting 'demolished' {L TKO 3} by George Foreman
    on August 4, 1970 at Madison Square Garden. A win here, and George is right back in the Heavywieght picture.
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Both fighters are to receive a Fight Purse of $15,000.
    Last edited by Bill Paxtom; 09-23-2014 at 07:14 PM.

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