But a funny thing happened -- Chuvalo did not go down .
When the fight finally began , with 13,540 at the Gardens and thousands more watching in theatres , Ali threw all his speed , skill and flair at a comparatively plodding Chuvalo .
A funny thing happened -- Chuvalo did not go down .
When the fight finally began , with 13,540 at the Gardens and thousands more watching in theatres , Ali threw all his speed , skill and flair at a comparatively plodding Chuvalo .