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George Foreman
Age: 61
Height: 6' 3 1/2"
Birth Place: Marshall, Texas, USA
Born: Jan. 10th, 1949
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BIOGRAPHY: George Foreman was boxing's most feared fighter from 1973-1974. Undefeated in 40 straight fights, 37 by knockout, he was on a 24 consecutive knockout run when he faced Muhammad Ali (I) on October 30, 1974 in defense of his world heavyweight title in Zaire, Africa. A product of a poor family, Foreman was in constant trouble with the law. He credits the Job Corp with turning his life around. Started boxing as an amateur and, in less than three years, captured a gold medal in the 1968 Olympic Games. Lost only 2 out of 24 amateur fights. Turned pro under the guidance of veteran trainer Dick Saddler. Foreman was a stablemate of former heavyweight king Charles "Sonny" Liston and Charlie Snips. Foreman idolized Liston and copied his ring style and mannerisms. Foreman used a piercing stare to intimated his opponents ala Liston. He was criticized for beating second rate opponents, yet had scored victories over credible fighters like George Chuvallo, Boone Kirkman and Gregorio Peralta. Destroyed undefeated Joe Frazier in two brutal rounds to capture the world title in 1973; Frazier was knocked down six times. Destroyed Jose "King" Roman in one round and Ken Norton in two rounds to retain his title. Foreman was knocked out by 3-1 underdog Muhammad Ali (I) in 8 rounds. Foreman fought 5 men in one night in a 1975 exhibition. Won five straight knockouts on the comeback trail before being decked and decision-ed by Jimmy Young in Puerto Rico in 1977. Foreman claimed to have seen God in his dressing room following the defeat and announced he was going to become a preacher and retire from boxing. Preached for 10 years and blew up to 300 pounds. Decided to return to the ring to raise money for his church; experts laughed, but Foreman racked up 18 straight knockout victories. He was defeated in a title bid by Evander Holyfield but, a few years later, shocked the world by knocking out undefeated World Heavyweight Champion Michael Moorer (36-0) to become champion again at 45. Made a few successful defenses before losing his title by a controversial decision to Shannon Briggs.
TRIVIA:
- At age 45, George regained the world heavyweight title by knocking out 'Michael Moorer' (qv) in the 10th round in 1994.
- Inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame, 1990.
- Climbed off the canvas three times to knockout Ron Lyle in 1976.
- Promotes the George Foreman Jumbo Fat Reducing Grilling Machine for shopping channel QVC.
- Knocked out heavyweight champions 'Joe Frazier' (qv), 'Ken Norton' (qv) and 'Michael Moorer' (qv).
- Won 24 straight fights by knockout prior to fighting Muhammad Ali.
- Won his first 40 fights, 37 by knockout.
- Heavyweight boxing champion
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