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George Edward Foreman (born January 10, 1949) is an American former professional boxer, entrepreneur, minister, and author. In boxing, he competed between 1967 and 1997 and was nicknamed "Big George". He is a two-time world heavyweight champion and an Olympic gold medalist.
Apr 27, 2023 · George Foreman, right, punches Muhammad Ali during their famous “Rumble in the Jungle” boxing match in 1974. At 6 feet 3½ inches and 218 pounds, Foreman was a fearsome ring presence who ...
GEORGE EDWARD FOREMAN was born to J.D. and Nancy Foreman on January 10, 1949, in the town of Marshall, Texas. An impoverished youth, Foreman often bullied younger children and didn't like getting up early for school. Foreman became a mugger and brawler on the hard streets of Houston's Fifth Ward by age 15. From Thug to
May 9, 2024 · George Foreman (born January 10, 1949, Marshall, Texas, U.S.) is an American boxer who twice was the world heavyweight champion (1973–74, 1994–95). When Foreman regained the heavyweight title at age 45, he was the oldest world heavyweight champion.
Foreman's weight is deceptive, he weighed in wearing pants and boots. Frazier was knocked down three times in the first and three times in the second (Att.:36.000). 1973 Ring Magazine Fight of the Year. Fight stopped by referee before round 5 begins. Boston fought as Phil Smith (Washington, DC), but his ruse was found out when Smith's trainer ...
Big George Foreman. The world is full of people who want to play it safe, people who have tremendous potential but never use it. Somewhere deep inside them, they know that they could do more in life, be more, and have more -- if only they were willing to take a few risks.
Apr 27, 2023 · George Foreman at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y., on June 7, 1976. Bettmann Archive “I started working with kids to make certain they stay on the right road,” he said, teaching them to ...
George Edward Foreman was born in Marshall, Texas, on January 10, 1949. Once a rebellious teen, "Big George" found boxing as an outlet while in the Job Corps. Foreman's successful amateur career included the 1968 National AAU heavyweight championship and the Gold Medal at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico. He turned pro
George Edward Foreman is an American former professional boxer, entrepreneur, minister, and author. In boxing, he competed between 1967 and 1997 and was nicknamed "Big George". He is a two-time world heavyweight champion and an Olympic gold medalist. As an entrepreneur, he is known for the George Foreman Grill.
Born George Edward Foreman in Marshall, TX on January 10, 1949. Once a rebellious teen, "Big George" found boxing as an outlet while in the Job Corps. Foreman's successful amateur career included the 1968 National AAU heavyweight championship and the heavyweight gold medal at the 1968 Olympic Games. He turned pro in 1969 and wasted little time ...
