George Foreman
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When I was a kid in Houston, we were so poor we couldn`t afford the last 2 letters, so we called ourselves po`.
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Birthdate :January 10, 1949
Country : United States of America
Sign : Capricorn
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Job :sportives
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1968
Won a gold medal at the 1968 Olympics.1973
Won the heavyweight boxing title in January of 1973 by knocking out Joe Frazier. Lost the title in October of 1974 to Muhammad Ali.1973
He knocked out Joe Frazier (1973) and Ken Norton (1974) in the second round. He KO'd Frazier again in the 5th in a later meeting.1975
Fought 5 heavyweight boxers in one night in Canada in 1975, knocking out 3.1976
Climbed off the canvas three times to knockout Ron Lyle in 1976.1977
Retired from boxing in 1977 after a loss to Jimmy Young, then returned to the ring in 1987.1987
He was never knocked down during his" second career" (31-3 1987-1997) . Amazingly, in each fight. he remained standing between rounds.1987
Undefeated since his comeback in 1987, George fought undisputed heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield for the title in 1991. Big George proved he was for real at 42 by staying with Holyfield for 12 rounds and losing by decision.1990
Inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame, 1990.1994
At age 45, George regained the world heavyweight title by knocking out Michael Moorer in the 10th round in 1994.1999
Son George VI born on 15 August 1999 at 10:45 pm.2002
Inducted into World Boxing Hall of Fame. [18 October 2002]2003
Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, 2003.
