Roots of Fight presents Muhammad Ali vs. George Chuvalo – 1966 (Video)

March 29, 1966, Muhammad Ali–the self-proclaimed greatest boxer of all time–clashed with working-class Canadian champ George Chuvalo in a heavyweight title marathon that lasted all 15 rounds. Ali won by unanimous decision but declared Chuvalo “the toughest guy I ever fought.”

Roots of Fight recounts the epic bout through the release of a short documentary that provides new insights to the fight through the use of archival images, fight footage and an exclusive interview with Chuvalo and commemorates the event with vintage-inspired apparel.

Below is the video and a few of the Ali shirts/hoodies from the Roots of Fight collection. Check out more at www.rootsoffight.com

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Jeremy Brand
Jeremy Brand
Jeremy Brand is an experienced MMA writer and columnist. He is the founder of MMASucka.com, and has represented the company with media credentials at many mixed martial arts fights. Jeremy is also a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, training in BC, Canada.

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