George Edward Foreman (born January 10, 1949) [2] [3] 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.. After a troubled childhood, Foreman took up amateur ...

Oct 25, 2024 · 1968 — Boxer George Foreman beats Ionas Chepulis of the Soviet Union for the gold medal in the heavyweight division at the Mexico Olympic Games.

Jul 26, 2006 · Joe Frazier goes down in the first round against George Foreman in their 1973 bout. Foreman won in the second round. With shoulders those of a blacksmith and arms like battering rams, Big...

Apr 20, 2024 · On June 15, 1976, at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York, George Foreman retained the NABF heavyweight title. Foreman made the power boxing style famous, with 68 knockouts during...

Jan 10, 2025 · In June, in a rematch with Frazier, he stopped him in 5 rounds at the Nassau Coliseum, New York. Four wins later, Foreman was upset by Philly’s Jimmy Young, 20-5-2, in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Apr 22, 2023 · Challenger - and now heavyweight champion - George Foreman flashes a victory sign after his win over Joe Frazier in two rounds of the title fight at Kingston, Jamaica's National Stadium, Jan....

Oct 30, 2024 · It is almost a “you had to be there” situation, how badass George Foreman was in the first half of 1974. 40-0, seeking to look to soothe the inner turmoil of his soul via contained violence for...

Feb 6, 2021 · When you ask Foreman how he did what he did during a remarkable comeback that began at age 38 and was panned by naysayers, you begin to understand why he likes Brady by KO even though he won’t be...

Aug 12, 2020 · George Foreman, at age 45, had completed one of the greatest comebacks in sports history, regaining the heavyweight championship more than 20 years after he was upset by Muhammad Ali in the...

4 days ago · Some 55 long years ago in New York, a future two-time heavyweight king and an absolutely beloved figure met a future movie star who would appear in at least two films we all love to the core.