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 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, and Ken Norton in two rounds to retain his title. Foreman was knocked out by 3-1 underdog Muhammad Ali 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 Micheal 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. Foreman is rumored to be returning to the ring at the advanced age of 56.
All five of his sons are named George Edward. Two of his five daughters are also called George. Heavyweight boxing champion Won the heavyweight boxing title in January of 1973 by knocking out Joe Frazier. Lost the title in October of 1974 to Muhammad Ali. Retired from boxing in 1977 after a loss to Jimmy Young, then returned to the ring in 1987. Promotes the George Foreman Jumbo Fat Reducing Grilling Machine for shopping channel QVC. Undefeated since his comeback in 1987, George fought undisputed heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield for the title in 1991. Big George proved he was for real at 42 by staying with Holyfield for 12 rounds and losing by decision. Won a gold medal at the 1968 Olympics. Son George VI born on 15 August 1999 at 10:45 pm. Daughter, Freeda George, is a professional on the US women's boxing circuit. Inducted into World Boxing Hall of Fame. [18 October 2002] At age 45, George regained the world heavyweight title by knocking out Michael Moorer in the 10th round in 1994. Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, 2003. Inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame, 1990. Works as a priest. He was called "World's coolest priest" by the Norwegian magazine "Vi Menn". The greatest knockout boxer of all-time with 68 of his 76 wins coming by KO. Climbed off the canvas three times to knockout Ron Lyle in 1976. Fought 5 heavyweight boxers in one night in Canada in 1975, knocking out 3. Knocked out heavyweight champions Joe Frazier, Ken Norton, and Micheal Moorer. Won 24 straight fights by knockout prior to fighting Muhammad Ali. Won his first 40 fights, 37 by knockout. Father of Georgetta Foreman, Freeda Foreman, and George Foreman III