George Chuvalo only wanted one thing: to become a boxer. When Chuvalo stepped into the ring, he was fearless. In ninety-three professional fights between 1956 and 1979, boxing everyone from George Foreman to Muhammad Ali, he was never once knocked out. But this heavyweight boxing legend never had it easy. After losing many loved ones to drugs, Chuvalo has also become a role model out of the ring by speaking out and fighting against addiction. [Fry Reading Level - 4.8]

Author Biography

RICHARD BRIGNALL is a journalist from Kenora, Ontario, who has written for such publications as "Cottage Life" and "Outdoor Canada." He was previously the sports reporter for the "Kenora Daily Miner and News."