Legendary Canadian boxer George Chuvalo dies aged 89

"George Chuvalo was a heavyweight boxing legend, a family friend and a Canadian icon," Ontario Premier Doug Ford wrote on social media. "After retiring from professional boxing in 1978, Chuvalo travelled the country as a public speaker advocating for anti-drug education and mental health awareness. Chuvalo lost three sons and his wife to drug overdoses and suicide, he has said. He also served as a guest commentator for major boxing matches and co-hosted a TV boxing program called Greatest Knockouts with his friend and fellow fighter Charles "Spider" Jones. Chuvalo is survived by his eldest son Mitch, daughter Vanessa, grandchildren, and second wife Joanne. He died on Saturday, his birthday, said Sully's Boxing Gym.