Opioid Warrior

ebook George Chuvalo

By Michael C. Hughes

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The last thing George Chuvalo wanted as he embarked on an astonishing heavyweight pro boxing career — where he was called 'The Toughest Man on the Planet' by both Muhammad Ali and George Foreman — was to be remembered as an 'Opioid Warrior.' But in retirement, he was thrown into the fight of his life, trying to save four family members – three sons and his wife — from opioid hell.

This is his story in three parts;

  • through his astonishing boxing career;
  • Fighting the Poison: retirement and Opioid hell;
  • Fighting for Dignity: redemption and the launch of his speaking crusade:
  • Fighting the Fix: his early fight years and a background to all that came after.

    In his boxing career, he faced Muhammad Ali (twice), Joe Frazier, George Foreman, and every other heavyweight champion and contender of his era. Then came retirement and the toughest fights of his life. From 1985 to 1996 he lost four family members – three sons and his first wife – to opioids, which George would only ever call 'the Poison.'

    Heroic! Heartbreaking! Inspirational!

  • Opioid Warrior