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George Foreman
Regaining a world heavyweight title at forty-five.
Heavyweight title · Rumble in the Jungle
- Born
- 10 January 1949
- Birthplace
- Marshall, United States
- Died
- 21 March 2025
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George Foreman
George Foreman was an American boxer whose two championship phases were separated by a decade away from the ring.
Early life
Houston
Grew up in difficult circumstances.
Job Corps
Discovered organised boxing through the programme.
Career
- 1968
Olympic gold
Won the heavyweight title in Mexico City.
- 1970s
First championship
Became a formidable professional champion.
- 1987–1990s
Comeback
Returned after ten years away and won another title.
Achievements
Heavyweight title
Defeated Joe Frazier.
Rumble in the Jungle
Lost the title to Muhammad Ali.
Title regained
Knocked out Michael Moorer.
Beyond boxing
Ministry
Became an ordained minister.
Business
Lent his name to a highly successful grill business.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Photo: Bert Verhoeff, Nationaal Archief, Den Haag, Rijksfotoarchief: Fotocollectie Algemeen Nederlands Fotopersbureau (ANEFO), 1945-1989 - negatiefstroken zwart/wit, nummer toegang 2.24.01.05, bestanddeelnummer 926-2854. CC0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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