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On this date: Muhammad Ali taken 15 rounds by George Chuvalo

On this date: Muhammad Ali had to go the full 15 rounds to defeat tough George Chuvalo on this date in 1966.

A LOOK back AT EVENTS THAT HAPPENED ON this date

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyWDrmViwAk

Muhammad Ali outpoints stubborn George Chuvalo

George Chuvalo was never a serious threat to Muhammad Ali. The beefy Canadian heavyweight champion lost wide decisions in two fights with “The Greatest,” the first on this date in 1966 at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto. However, that first meeting was memorable for a number of reasons. One, it was the first fight Bob Arum promoted. Two, only six weeks before the fight, Ali refused induction into the U.S. Army. Thus, Arum couldn’t find a venue in the United States that would host the fight. Three, Ali, defending his WBC title, had been scheduled to face Ernie Terrell but Terrell pulled out. Chuvalo reportedly accepted an offer to face Ali on 17 days’ notice. And, four, the overmatched Chuvalo made his countrymen proud with his determination and durability, which allowed him to become the first to go 15 rounds with Ali. The champ said afterward: “He’s the toughest guy I ever fought.”

Also on this date: Joe Louis successfully defended his heavyweight title for the 10th time, stopping bum-of-the-month Johnny Paycheck in the second round in 1940 at Madison Square Garden. Louis put Paycheck down three times in Round 1.

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On this date: Muhammad Ali taken 15 rounds by George Chuvalo

On this date: Muhammad Ali had to go the full 15 rounds to defeat tough George Chuvalo on this date in 1966.

A LOOK back AT EVENTS THAT HAPPENED ON this date

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyWDrmViwAk

Muhammad Ali outpoints stubborn George Chuvalo

George Chuvalo was never a serious threat to Muhammad Ali. The beefy Canadian heavyweight champion lost wide decisions in two fights with “The Greatest,” the first on this date in 1966 at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto. However, that first meeting was memorable for a number of reasons. One, it was the first fight Bob Arum promoted. Two, only six weeks before the fight, Ali refused induction into the U.S. Army. Thus, Arum couldn’t find a venue in the United States that would host the fight. Three, Ali, defending his WBC title, had been scheduled to face Ernie Terrell but Terrell pulled out. Chuvalo reportedly accepted an offer to face Ali on 17 days’ notice. And, four, the overmatched Chuvalo made his countrymen proud with his determination and durability, which allowed him to become the first to go 15 rounds with Ali. The champ said afterward: “He’s the toughest guy I ever fought.”

Also on this date: Joe Louis successfully defended his heavyweight title for the 10th time, stopping bum-of-the-month Johnny Paycheck in the second round in 1940 at Madison Square Garden. Louis put Paycheck down three times in Round 1.

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Interested in buying Top Rank? You better have deep pockets

Bob Arum appeared on the latest Chris Mannix podcast, where he covered a range of topics, including the potential sale of Top Rank.

A vaunted, half-century-year-old boxing promotional company is available for purchase … for the right price.

That’s what Top Rank founder and CEO Bob Arum relayed on a recent episode of SI Boxing with Chris Mannix.

“We always think about selling, sure,” Arum, 88, said. “Not that we look for a buyer, but we’ve had a number of attractive offers over the past year.”

Asked why he didn’t jump on them, Arum cracked, “They weren’t attractive [enough]. That’s the bottom line.”

At the same time, Arum said if such an offer ever came through his doors, he would sell the company “in two seconds.” Arum wouldn’t comment on the value of Top Rank.

“In two seconds (I would sell),” Arum said. “I would give them all the memorabilia also.”

Mannix pointed out that most business owners in Arum’s position would never be so cavalier about selling their company.

“Well, I would,” Arum responded.

Top Rank was founded in 1973 but traces it roots back to 1966, when Arum, who ditched his gig as an attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice during the  Kennedy administration, promoted his first event, a heavyweight title fight between Muhammad Ali and George Chuvalo.

“It’s a race to see if [Top Rank is sold before] my demise or after my demise,” Arum quipped.

Arum said candidly that the right owners could take his company to the next level.

“If it was sold to the right people, it would do a lot better than it’s doing now,” Arum said. “We’re looking to sell it to somebody that can help make it part of my dream, which is world wide enterprise. I’m looking for the resources, wherewithal, and the knowledge to do fights in India and make boxing a really, truly international sport.”

Arum apparently has someone in mind. Who is it?

“I’m not going to tell you who,” Arum said, “because that will affect the price.”