On This Day: Heavyweight Legend George Foreman Goes Pro!
55 years ago today, heavyweight legend and all-time great George Foreman boxed his very first pro fight. Taking on Don Walheim, who was 5-4-2 at … continue
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When “Big George” And “Smokin’ Joe” Fought A Rematch (And Pretty Much The Same Thing Happened)
As we all await tonight’s action – and some potential thrillers are going down tonight: Tank-Martin, Benavidez-Gvozdyk, Riakporhe-Billam-Smith II, Matias-Paro – it can be fun … continue
“Hey, Y’all – Did He Knock My Teeth Out!” – Foreman-Holyfield Remembered
What a fight it turned out to be 33 years ago today. And what a build-up we fans sat back and enjoyed ahead of the … continue
50 Years Ago Today: George Foreman KO Ken Norton: “My Punch Was Really Zinging!”
Heavyweight king “Big” George Foreman really was a frightening figure back in the 1970s, never more so than on this day 50 years ago. Foreman, … continue
48 Years Ago Today: George Foreman Vs. Ron Lyle – Pure Puncher Against Pure Puncher
“Rarely do two pure punchers get matched together,” George Foreman speaking to Ring Magazine about his epic battle with Ron Lyle. Yes, the fight that … continue
Big George Foreman At 75: A Global Treasure
What can possibly be said about heavyweight legend George Foreman that hasn’t already been said? One thing: happy 75th birthday! It was indeed 75 years … continue
George Foreman’s Stunning Win Over Michael Moorer And How It Almost Led To A Fight With Mike Tyson
Today marks the 29th anniversary of George Foreman’s incredible KO win over Michael Moorer, the 10th round knockout scored by “Big George” seeing him become, … continue
George Foreman Speaks To Ring On His Upcoming Enshrinement In The Atlantic City Hall Of Fame
Arguably the greatest living heavyweight, former two-time heavyweight king George Foreman is already in the International Boxing Hall of Fame – and ever so rightly … continue
A Belated Look At The George Foreman Movie: Big George Foreman
You guys have most likely seen by now the George Foreman movie: “Big George Foreman: The Miraculous Story Of The Once And Future Heavyweight Champion … continue
50 Years Ago: When George Foreman Almost Killed Joe Roman In Maiden Title Defence
George Foreman made an all-mighty splash in January of 1973, this when the unbeaten but some said ordinary and basic Texan slugger ruined Joe Frazier … continue