George Chip
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| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Real name | George Chipulonis |
| Nickname(s) | none |
| Rated at | Middleweight |
| Nationality | United States Of America |
| Birth date | August 25, 1888 |
| Birth place | Scranton, Pennsylvania |
| Death date | November 8, 1960 (aged 72) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 164 |
| Wins | 41 |
| Wins by KO | 36 |
| Losses | 17 |
| Draws | 3 + over 100 NDs |
| No contests | 1 |
George Chip (Lit. Jurgis Čepulionis, August 25, 1888 in Scranton, Pennsylvania – November 8, 1960) was the Middleweight Champion of the World from 1913 to 1914. On 11 October 1913, Chip knocked out Frank Klaus during the sixth round at the championship match in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Less than a year later, Chip lost his title to Al McCoy in a surprise first round knock-out. George Chip died on November 8, 1960 in New Castle, Pennsylvania.