George Foreman was boxing's most feared fighter from 1973-1974. Undefeated in 40 straight fights, 37 by knockout, he was on a 24 consecutive knockout run when he faced 'Muhammad Ali .
He told ESPN SportsCentury he named all five of his sons George Edward so that each would know who his father was. Foreman learned as an adult that he was the illegitimate son of a man named Leroy Moorehead. The two men eventually met, and Foreman was a minister at Mooreheads funeral.
Won the heavyweight boxing title in January of 1973 by knocking out Joe Frazier. Lost the title in October of 1974 to Muhammad Ali.
Retired from boxing in 1977 after a loss to Jimmy Young, then returned to the ring in 1987.
Promotes the George Foreman Jumbo Fat Reducing Grilling Machine for shopping channel QVC.
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.
Won a gold medal at the 1968 Olympics.
Son George VI born on 15 August 1999 at 10:45 pm.
Daughter, Freeda George, is a professional on the US womens boxing circuit.
(18 October 2002) Inducted into World Boxing Hall of Fame.
At age 45, George regained the world heavyweight title by knocking out Michael Moorer in the 10th round in 1994.
Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, 2003.
Inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame, 1990.
Works as a priest. He was called "Worlds coolest priest" by the Norwegian magazine "Vi Menn".
The greatest knockout boxer of all-time with 68 of his 76 wins coming by KO.
Climbed off the canvas three times to knockout Ron Lyle in 1976.
Fought 5 heavyweight boxers in one night in Canada in 1975, knocking out 3.
Knocked out heavyweight champions Joe Frazier , Ken Norton and Michael Moorer.
Won 24 straight fights by knockout prior to fighting Muhammad Ali.
Won his first 40 fights, 37 by knockout.
Father with Adrienne of Michi Foreman. Father with Pamela Clay (not the actress) of George Foreman Jr.. Father with Charlotte Gross of Georgetta Foreman. Father with Andrea of Freeda Foreman and George Foreman III. Father with Mary of Natalie Foreman , Leola Foreman , George Foreman IV , George Foreman V and George Foreman VI.
His son, George Foreman III , is his manager.
He knocked out Joe Frazier and Ken Norton in the second round. He KOd Frazier again in the 5th in a later meeting.
He was never knocked down during his" second career" (31-3 1987-1997). Amazingly, in each fight. he remained standing between rounds.
Performed sports columnist George Kimball s 4th marriage.
Release of his book, "By George: The Autobiography of George Foreman" by George with Joel Engel.
Release of his book, "George Foremans Big Book of Grilling, Barbecue and Rotisserie: More than 75 Recipes for Family and Friends" by George with Barbara Witt.
Release of his book, "Knock-Out-the-Fat Barbecue and Grilling Cookbook" by George with Cherie Calbom.
Release of his book, "George Foremans Indoor Grilling Made Easy: More Than 100 Simple, Healthy Ways to Feed Family and Friends" by George with Kathryn Kellinger.
(March 2006) Purchased 20% ownership interest of racing horse "Future Destiny" with New York Jet great Wayne Chrebet.
Release of his book, "George Foremans Guide to Life: How to Get Up Off the Canvas When Life Knocks You Down" by George with Linda Kulman.
Release of his book, "Let George Do It!" by George with Fran Manushkin.
Release of his book, "Going the Extra Smile".
(September 2009) Release of his book, "The Knockout Entrepreneur" by George with Ken Abraham.
Release of his book, "God in My Corner: A Spiritual Memoir" by George with Ken Abraham.
His knockout punch against Michael Moorer caused Moorer to bite his mouthpiece in half.
The only time it is awkward for me is when a teacher calls up and say,we have a problem with George, and I have to ask them which one.
Changing your nature is the hardest thing to do. But I discovered that,you can be who you choose to be.
All my sons are named George Foreman. They all know where they came,from.
Evil lurks where disappointment lodges.
Imagine losing everything you think matters to you in ten seconds.
There were people too scared to even ask for an autograph.
Most of us are just kids.
Sometimes my older brothers and sisters would tease me, call me Mo-head.
When there was no lunch to take to school, I blew up a brown paper sack,to make it look full.
I grew up in the Fifth Ward of Houston -- the Bloody Fifth, we called,it. Every weekend someone got killed.
Missing is part of winning.
My kids idea of a hard life is to live in a house with only one phone.
I get up in the morning looking for an adventure.
Every day, getting up early in the morning before much traffic, my wife takes me 10 miles from home, drops me off, and I have to get back.
The Olympic Gold medal in 1968 was definitely the highest moment of my career. It was a dream come true. I was a 19-year-old boy, and it was just amazing to be standing on top of the podium and hearing the National Anthem in the background.
I know from experience that you should never give up on yourself or others, no matter what.
Forgiveness is that subtle thread that binds both love and friendship. Without forgiveness, you may not even have a child one day.
I love the pigeons. I just raise them, period, and feed them. Pigeons go away, and they always come back. You get a touch of freedom, and then they are free to come back to you. I love the idea of pigeons. .
