Foreman is the oldest to ever win the world heavyweight boxing championship of major honors and the second-oldest in any weight class after Bernard Hopkins (at light heavyweight). He retired in 1997 at the age of 48, with a final record of 76 wins (68 knockouts) and 5 losses.

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.

Jan 6, 2025 · George Foreman (born January 10, 1949, Marshall, Texas, U.S.) is an American boxer who twice was the world heavyweight champion (1973–74, 1994–95). When Foreman regained the heavyweight title at age 45, he was the oldest world heavyweight champion.

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.

george edward foreman was born to J.D. and Nancy Foreman on January 10, 1949, in the town of Marshall, Texas. An impoverished youth, Foreman often bullied younger children and didn't like getting up early for school.

George Edward Foreman (born January 5, 1949) is an American two-time World heavyweight boxing champion and entrepreneur. He was born in Marshall, Texas, and grew up in Fifth Ward, Houston. He became the oldest man ever to win a major heavyweight title when, at 45, he knocked out 26-year-old Michael Moorer in the 10th round.

George Edward Foreman was born in Marshall, Texas, on January 10, 1949. Once a rebellious teen, "Big George" found boxing as an outlet while in the Job Corps. Foreman's successful amateur career included the 1968 National AAU heavyweight championship and the Gold Medal at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico.

The Official Site of George Foreman - Olympic Gold Medalist and Two-Time Heavyweight Champion of the World.

Jul 14, 2024 · Foreman fought Hodges three times as an amateur and was outpointed in all three bouts. Foreman said he only boxed Hodges twice. Won the 1968 California Golden Gloves Heavyweight Championship with a knockout of L.C. Brown in San Francisco, California.

Jan 13, 2023 · George Foreman, well known by his ring name “Big George,” is a famous American author, entrepreneur, clergyman, and former professional boxer. His skill, Jab and punching power made him a force to reckon with among his fellow competitors. He had some of the finest comebacks in heavyweight history.