We lost a legend today.
George Foreman, a two-time Heavyweight Champion passed away at the age of 76.
Foreman won Gold in the 1968 Olympics and turned pro shortly thereafter. After amassing 37 consecutive wins, he received a shot at Joe Frazier for the World Heavyweight Title, which he won via a second round knockout. Foreman then defended the belt against Jose Roman and Ken Norton, and proceeded to face former champion, Muhammad Ali, in the famed “Rumble in the Jungle” in Zaire. Foreman lost to Ali, and retired in 1977 after he lost to Jimmy Young.
In 1987, Foreman, who was now 38, made a comeback and after compiling 27 wins, challenged Evander Holyfield for the Heavyweight Title. Foreman lost, but he continued on, and at the age of 45, he knocked out Michael Moorer to win the WBA and IBF Heavyweight Championship.
The charismatic pugilist later became the pitchman for a fat-reducing grill, which became known as the George Foreman Grill. The venture yielded Foreman substantially more revenue than he ever did during as a boxer.
We here at Notinhalloffame would like to extend out condolences to the fans, friends and family of George Foreman.
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