May 10, 1971 ~ Boxing Triple Bill Extravaganza

[Bill Paxtom]

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."
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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.
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Both fighters are to receive a Fight Purse of $15,000.