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Fearless

The Story of George Chuvalo, Canada's Greatest Boxer

By Richard Brignall

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Series: Lorimer Recordbooks

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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

"An inspirational tale of a real, down to earth Canadian."

- Eva Wilson Resource Links

"For readers who may not have a particular interest in boxing, the story of George Chuvalo's life has more than enough drama and tragedy to make for an interesting read."
"For anyone with an interest in boxing, Fearless has many interesting details contained in text boxes imbedded within the story."

- Suzanne Pierson Canadian Review of Materials

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.

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Publication Details:

Binding: Paperback, 160 pages
Publication Date: 25th September 2009
ISBN: 9781552774359
Format: 7in x 4.25in

Binding: Hardback, 160 pages
Publication Date: 13th November 2009
ISBN: 9781552774366
Format: 7in x 4.25in

Binding: Electronic book text
Publication Date: 27th June 2012
ISBN: 9781552778913
Format: EPUB

BIC Code: YNW
BISAC Code:  JNF054000
Imprint: Lorimer

Interest age: From 12 To 18
Fry Reading Level [grade]: 4.8
Lexile Reading Level: 730L

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  • Writing with a flair for making history feel like novels
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Recordbooks are non-fiction stories that help reluctant readers understand history and social issues through the lens of the true story of a sports hero. Showing the process of social change on issues like racism, diversity and conflict, these books engage and provide historical context by telling the often-heroic story of how an athlete or a team worked to change attitudes around them.