George Foreman Archives — Page 3 of 6

Fighting through the blood, sweat and tears: Boxing’s bloodiest bouts

James Slater - 05/01/2018 Leave a Comment

Right now, UK trade paper Boxing News has a list of the worst facial injuries suffered by fighters. » Read Full Article

“Foreman” documentary provides inspirational viewing

James Slater - 28/12/2017 Leave a Comment

The George Foreman story is well known and, as is the case with Muhammad Ali, there are plenty of documentaries, books and other tributes looking back on the incredible achievements of the former two-time world heavyweight king out there. » Read Full Article

Who hit harder: George Foreman? Earnie Shavers? Ron Lyle? Cleveland Williams? – one man who fought ’em all gives his take

James Slater - 20/12/2017 Leave a Comment

What was it like to have been hit on the chin by heavyweight power-punchers George Foreman, Earnie Shavers, Cleveland Williams and Ron Lyle? » Read Full Article

George Foreman gives his take on the Lomachenko-Rigondeaux fight and its aftermath

James Slater - 12/12/2017 Leave a Comment

Heavyweight legend, in fact living legend, George Foreman never, ever quit in a fight in his life: the former world champion digging deep in so many epic bouts. » Read Full Article

George Foreman: He walked a unique path

James Slater - 27/11/2017 Leave a Comment

Back in 1969, a young fighter who had managed to capture an Olympic gold medal was not assured the million dollar contracts that abound for such talent today. » Read Full Article

Tyson Fury compares his coming back to Ali’s epic return to the crown versus Foreman

James Slater - 01/11/2017 Leave a Comment

It’s just talk and will remain as such until he gets his license back, but former and unbeaten heavyweight ruler Tyson Fury is busy calling out not only his rival Brit Anthony Joshua, but also Deontay Wilder. » Read Full Article

The Comeback Kings: Seven greats who made it all the way back

James Slater - 21/10/2017 Leave a Comment

Comeback: “a return by a well-known person, especially an entertainer or sports player, to the activity in which they had formerly been successful”

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Jimmy Young Vs. George Foreman: The fight that ended Foreman’s career but ultimately brought about his rebirth

James Slater - 09/10/2017 Leave a Comment

Upon entering the ring in the Coliseo Roberto Clemente stadium in Puerto Rico just over 40 years ago, former heavyweight king George Foreman had Muhammad Ali on his mind; in particular he had thoughts of a rematch with the man who had shocked, stunned and beaten him three years earlier playing on his mind. » Read Full Article