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 ...

George Foreman is one of the most powerful punchers in boxing history. He had little experience in 1968 when he won the AAU title, the Olympic trials and the Olympic Games. At Mexico City he became famous when, after winning the final bout, he took a small American flag and waved it to the four corners of the auditorium.

Aug 29, 2023 · Foreman is brought into boxing by Doc Broadus, who sees his potential when everyone else sees him as a menace. When Foreman gets better, Broadus introduces him to trainers Dick Sadler and Archie Moore to help him reach his best potential and become the best boxer in the world.

George Foreman's comeback continued #OnThisDay in 1989 when he stopped Smokin' Bert Cooper after two completed rounds at the Pride Pavilion in...

Foreman was knocked down in round 12. Agosto was knocked down twice in the 3rd, and three times in the 4th; which forced an automatic stoppage. Norton down three times. Foreman's weight is deceptive, he weighed in wearing pants and boots.

1 day ago · George Foreman has twice been the world’s heavyweight boxing champion. In 1994 at 45 years of age it appeared that Foreman would lose the World Championship match to Michael Moorer.

From making his mark to cementing his legend, this biopic of George Foreman highlights his turn toward faith and an improbable return to the ring. Watch trailers & learn more.

Jan 3, 2025 · On November 5 1994 at 45-years-old, ‘Big’ George knocked out Michael Moorer in the tenth round to claim the WBA and IBF heavyweight titles, as Foreman became the oldest world heavyweight champion in history, a record that still stands today.

Dec 20, 2024 · George Foreman could take a punch and give one too. The heavyweight from Marshall, Texas is in the history books as the division’s oldest ever world champion. To achieve that feat he fought across four decades, starting off in 1969 into the seventies before taking a decade long hiatus and returning in ’87.

Apr 27, 2023 · Retired boxer George Foreman twice won on the heavyweight title and won an Olympic gold medal. Now, he is a popular pitchman, most famously for his George Foreman Grill.