Legendary Canadian boxer George Chuvalo has passed away at the age of 89. Known for his incredible resilience and durability, Chuvalo had a professional boxing career that spanned 93 fights, with 73 wins, 18 losses, and two draws. Notably, he was never knocked down in any of his matches, a rare feat in the sport. Chuvalo is widely regarded as "Canada's greatest warrior," and his name is synonymous with toughness and determination. He trained at Sully's Boxing Gym in Toronto, where his legacy has been preserved for decades through photographs and stories shared by generations of fighters. Chuvalo faced some of the most famous boxers in history, including Muhammad Ali, whom he fought in 1966 and 1972. Although he lost both matches, Ali once praised Chuvalo as the toughest opponent he ever faced. Chuvalo was born in 1937 to Croatian immigrant parents and grew up in Toronto, where he began boxing at a young age. His career took him against other world-class fighters like George Foreman and Joe Frazier, solidifying his reputation as a formidable presence in the ring. Beyond his boxing achievements, Chuvalo became an advocate for anti-drug education and mental health awareness after personal tragedy. He lost three sons and his first wife to drug overdoses and suicide. In a 1998 CBC Radio interview, he urged others to consider the impact of drug use, saying, "I hope you think of me, George Chuvalo, and what drugs did to my family." After retiring from boxing in 1978, he continued to be a public figure, appearing in films such as Dirty Work and The Fly, and serving as a guest commentator and co-host of a popular boxing TV show. Ontario Premier Doug Ford called Chuvalo a "heavyweight boxing legend, a family friend, and a Canadian icon," expressing his condolences to Chuvalo's family. Chuvalo is survived by his eldest son Mitch, daughter Vanessa, grandchildren, and his second wife, Joanne. He passed away on his birthday, Saturday, according to Sully's Boxing Gym, marking a poignant end to a life filled with both triumph and tragedy.