Last Updated: 05 Jan, 2024 | Views: 1175
Age: 75
Profession: Boxer
Other Profession(s): Entrepreneur
Famous For: Two-Time World Heavyweight Champion And An Olympic Gold Medalist.
About (Profile/Biography):
George Edward Foreman is a renowned professional boxer, business owner, minister, and writer from the United States. Between 1967 and 1997, he competed in boxing under the ring name "Big George." He has won two heavyweight world championships and an Olympic gold. As a businessman, he is well known for creating the George Foreman Grill. When Foreman was a child, he grew up in a challenging environment. Foreman won the gold medal for the heavyweight division at the 1968 Summer Olympics after growing up in a challenging environment. The following year, he turned professional, and in 1973, after defeating the previously undefeated Joe Frazier in round two, he won the heavyweight world title.
Career:
In 1967: During the Parks Diamond Belt Tournament, he knocked out his opponent in the first round.
In 1969: As a professional, Foreman knocked out Donald Walheim in three rounds.
In 1970: Foreman won all 12 of his fights as he began his ascent toward the heavyweight champion crown (11 by knockout).
In 1972: Despite being undefeated and possessing a great knockout record, Foreman was set to compete against undisputed and undefeated World Heavyweight Champion Joe Frazier.
In 1977: He met challenger Lou Savarese and prevailed in a tough, intense contest by a narrow margin.
Achievements and Awards:
In 1994: He was named Associated Press Athlete of the Year.
In 1995: Foreman was honored with the Best Boxer ESPY Award.
In 2002: Foreman was ranked as one of The Ring's top 25 boxers in the previous 80 years.
Unknown Facts:
He hosted a number of boxing matches during the 1970s and 1980s as a TV commentator and performer.
He continues to influence sport today as a judge on international boxing competitions as well as an ambassador for world boxing.
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