George Foreman
George Foreman | |
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| Born | George Edward Foreman January 5, 1949 |
| Nationality |  American |
| Other names | Big George |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Heavyweight |
| Height | 6′ 3½″ |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 81 |
| Wins | 76 |
| Wins by KO | 68 |
| Losses | 5 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
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. He is still the oldest person to do that and has been named one of the 25 greatest fighters of all time by Ring Magazine.[1][2] Nicknamed "Big George",[3] he became a businessman and an ordained Christian minister.[4]
Foreman has ten children, and each of his five sons is named George: George Jr., George III, George IV, George V, and George VI. They are also known by the nicknames "Monk", "Red", "Joe" "Big Wheel" and "Little George".[5] His five daughters are Michi, Georgetta, Freda George, Natalie, and Leola. He also has two adopted daughters.
Late in the 20th century he gave his name to the electric George Foreman Grills. They cook food and allow the fat to drain off into a bowl, making the food less fatty.
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "About.com: Boxing". Archived from the original on 2017-01-08. Retrieved 2009-01-04.
- ↑ Jecks, Nikki (2009-05-07). "Japanese mother seeks boxing record". BBC News. Retrieved 2009-09-05.
- ↑ "George Foreman bio".
- ↑ Biography.com
- ↑ "New York Times archive".
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